Dates Set for Fall Waste Pesticide Collections

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 26, 2016 Dates Set for Fall Waste Pesticide Collections COLUMBIA, S.C.– The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides. The pesticide and chemical program is open to… read more ›
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SC Department of Agriculture Awarded $3.5 Million Grant to Implement Food Safety Modernization Act

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 23, 2016 SC Department of Agriculture Awarded $3.5 Million Grant to Implement Food Safety Modernization Act COLUMBIA, S.C.– The South Carolina Department of Agriculture was recently awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Food and Drug Administration to implement the Food Safety… read more ›
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Spruce Up Your Yard This Fall at the 24th Annual Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower Festival

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 20, 2016 Spruce Up Your Yard This Fall at the 24th Annual Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower Festival FLORENCE, S.C.- Find everything you need to get your yard ready for fall at the 24th annual Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower… read more ›
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SCDA Announces Farm Aid Grants

Every week Commissioner Hugh Weathers answers questions about what’s going on with agriculture in our state with The Southern Farm Network. Check back each week to hear the latest news, or you can listen to past interviews here. read more › read more ›
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Announces Farm Aid Grants

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 15, 2016 South Carolina Department of Agriculture Announces Farm Aid Grants SOUTH CAROLINA – Farmers still recovering from last October’s devastating flood have some relief in sight. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is mailing checks for the South Carolina Farm Aid grants on… read more ›
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