Organic Cost Share Funding Now Available to Farmers

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2016 Organic Cost Share Funding Now Available to Farmers COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the availability of cost share rebate funds for certified organic farmers and producers. The funds, made available through the… read more ›
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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 ›
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First Citizens Bank Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2016 First Citizens Bank Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC COLUMBIA, S.C. – First Citizens Bank donated $5,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on May 9, 2016. Plant it Forward SC… read more ›
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Creating Healthier Communities Through Healthy Food Banks

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2016 Creating Healthier Communities Through Healthy Food Banks COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Healthy Small Retail and Food Bank Collaborative (the Collaborative) is launching a healthy food bank program, Farm to Food Bank. The pilot program will focus on increasing the distribution… read more ›
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The Dominion Foundation Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 3, 2016 The Dominion Foundation Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC COLUMBIA, S.C. –The Dominion Foundation donated $10,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on May 3, 2016. Plant it Forward SC… read more ›
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