Buyer Beware: Changes in Non-Ethanol Gasoline

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 18, 2016 Buyer Beware: Changes in Non-Ethanol Gasoline COLUMBIA, S.C. – As we head into the summer driving season, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Protection Division wants you to be aware of some changes happening at the pump. Consumers will… read more ›
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Spring Plant and Flower Festivals

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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Palmetto Series Helps Student Athletes Promote Healthy Living

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2016 Palmetto Series Helps Student Athletes Promote Healthy Living COLUMBIA, S.C. – Student athletes from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina will promote healthy living and healthy eating before their respective Spring Games, Saturday, April 9. The Be A… read more ›
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It’s Strawberry Season in South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 5, 2016 It’s Strawberry Season in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers kicked off the strawberry season at James R. Sease Farms in Gilbert, SC with the first “official” pick this morning. Spring has sprung in South… read more ›
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Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2016 Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival April 14- 17 at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston… read more ›
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