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With more than 22,600 farms and 4.6 million acres of farmland, South Carolina is driven by agriculture. Agribusiness (agriculture + forestry) is the state’s No. 1 industry, accounting for nearly 260,000 jobs and $51.8 billion in annual economic impact.

Certified
South Carolina

Grace Heins

Certified SC Program Manager

803-734-2207
The Certified SC program is an exciting cooperative effort among farmers, processors, wholesalers, retailers and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA).

The Certified SC brand and label help consumers easily identify goods that are grown and harvested or raised right here in the Palmetto State. Buying local not only means people are taking home fresher, tastier foods, it also means they are supporting our state’s farmers.

Learn more at certifiedsc.com

Grace Heins

Certified SC Program Manager

803-734-2207

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership in the Certified South Carolina Program is established by application to and acceptance by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. All farm producers, food manufacturers, specialty food producers, packing facilities, and others engaged in the production or manufacture of agricultural products in South Carolina are eligible to apply.

All approved program members received an Order Form in their new member packets upon joining the Certified SC program. Additional copies of the Order Form may be requested from the Program Coordinator, Grace Heins, at gheins@scda.sc.gov or 803-734-2207.

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Certified Roadside Market Program was established in 1972, the first official roadside market program in the state. It is a voluntary participation program designed to create, establish, and improve the quality of roadside markets in South Carolina. Contact Jackie Moore at 803-734-2144 or jmoore@scda.sc.gov.

Membership in the Fresh on the Menu program is established by application to and acceptance by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Participating chefs agree to prepare menus that include at least 25% Certified South Carolina Grown foods and products in season and feature the Fresh on the Menu brand.

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