Publication Schedule
The Market Bulletin is published on the first and third Thursday of each month — not every other week.
Ads
In order to maximize space, maintain a consistent tone, and enforce our policies, the Market Bulletin reserves the right to edit ads and notices.
Ads are received in good faith, and the SC Department of Agriculture assumes no responsibility for their content.
Sealed bids, legal notices, and consignment sales are not accepted.
Only ads pertaining to the production of agricultural products and related items are published.
We will accept ads for South Carolina agricultural items, even if the person placing the ad lives out of state, provided the item is in state at the time the ad is published and at the time of sale.
The Market Bulletin cannot accept ads from commercial dealers, agents, or businesses, including real estate.
A household may submit ads in up to four different categories. Only one ad per category is allowed. Multiple ads submitted in the same category by different people in the same household are not accepted.
Ads are published in one issue only. The person placing the ad is responsible for resubmitting the ad prior to the ad deadline if they would like it to appear again.
There is no charge to place an ad.
Ads can be no longer than 150 characters including name, county, and phone number.
Items for sale must include a price.
How to Submit Ads
No matter the submission method, submissions must include the advertiser’s name, complete address with zip code and county, and phone number with area code. While we don’t publish the address, we need this information for our records.
Do not use all capital letters.
- Email: Send ads to marketbulletin@scda.sc.gov. Put the words “Market Bulletin ad” in the subject line.
- Online: Go to agriculture.sc.gov/market-bulletin. Select “Submit Market Bulletin Ad” and complete the form. If you include your email address, you will receive an automated reminder for a renewal.
- Mail: SC Market Bulletin, PO Box 11280, Columbia, SC 29211. You must use 8.5 x 11 inch paper.
- Fax: 803-734-0659
How to Renew Ads
You can renew ads by phone, provided there are no changes to the ad, by calling 803-734-2536. If there are any changes to the ad, you must resubmit it using one of the methods outlined above.
Deadline
The deadline for submitting or renewing ads and notices is noon on Tuesday of the week before the publication date. The publication schedule and deadlines can be found here.
Specific Category Rules
EQUINE
The seller must provide a copy of a current negative Coggins test with the ad. Scanned copies are acceptable.
FARM EQUIPMENT
Ads may not be submitted by commercial dealers. A current farm tag issued by the SCDMV is required on all farm vehicles.
FARM LABOR
Notices are accepted for agricultural work only and not for housework, nursing or companionship needs.
FARM LAND
Farm land must be offered for sale by the owner, not an agent. Tracts must be at least 5 acres under cultivation, timber or pasture. Out-of-state owners—not real estate agents—may submit ads for land in South Carolina.
FRESH PRODUCE
Produce must be raw and non-processed. Raw milk, butter, and cheese products must be permitted by SCDA. An egg license is not required for on-farm points of sale.
GARDEN PLANTS & FLOWERS
Ads are not accepted from commercial nurseries, which are defined as having annual sales of $5,000 or more.
SEEDS
All seed advertisements must be accompanied by a copy of a Seed Lab Test.
WANT – LIVESTOCK
Each ad must list specific animals.
