Agriculture Commission of SC

The Agriculture Commission of South Carolina was created in 1978 primarily to oversee the administration of the South Carolina Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act. The Agriculture Commission is responsible for issuance, amendment, or termination of marketing agreements or orders to produce the intended effects of the Act. The Agriculture Commission maintains the required records, issues notices, conducts hearings, and ensures that all growers have the opportunity to participate in referendums.

The Chairman of the Agriculture Commission is appointed by and serves coterminous with the Governor. One member is appointed by the legislative delegation from each judicial circuit. Representation on the Agriculture Commission is rotated among the counties of the circuit except by unanimous consent of all members of the legislative delegation representing the circuit. The Chairman of the House and of the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committees and the Commissioner of Agriculture all serve as Ex Officio members.

Commodities Producer Mailing Information

Pursuant to the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act of 1968, The Agricultural Commission of South Carolina is seeking information of commodity producers for the purpose of mailings in relations to the Act and any subsequent Marketing Order(s). These commodities include Beef, Corn, Cotton, Peanut, Pork, Soybean, Tobacco, and Watermelon.

2026 Meetings

The Agriculture Commission of South Carolina meets the second Monday of the second month of the quarter. These meeting dates are subject to change. Meeting locations are in South Carolina.