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South Carolina Entrepreneurs Awarded $215,000 for Innovative Agribusinesses

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 10, 2026 South Carolina Entrepreneurs Awarded $215,000 for Innovative...

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Celebrate Garden Season at the Pee Dee Plant and Flower Festival

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2026 Celebrate Garden Season at the Pee Dee...

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Must-Visit Festival for Upstate Gardeners Set for April 23–26

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2026 Must-Visit Festival for Upstate Gardeners Set for...

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Potentially Contaminated Infant Formula Still on Market

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 11, 2026 Potentially Contaminated Infant Formula Still on Market...

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Stock Up for Spring at the Midlands Plant and Flower Festival April 9-12

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 11, 2026 Stock Up for Spring at the Midlands...

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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Expands Market Bulletin Access

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 19, 2026 South Carolina Department of Agriculture Expands Market...

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SC School Cafeterias Serving More Locally Grown Produce with Help of New State Program

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 6, 2026 SC School Cafeterias Serving More Locally Grown...

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Fresh on the Menu Opens Voting for 2026 People’s Choice Awards

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2026 Fresh on the Menu Opens Voting for...

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Gov. McMaster Names 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov Brandon Charochak, BCharochak@governor.sc.gov, 803-908-3364 Jayne Baker, SCPRT, jbaker@scprt.com, 803-365-3460 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January...

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Accepted Through Feb. 13

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 9, 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Accepted Through...

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