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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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Get “Wild in the Kitchen” at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 8, 2016 Get “Wild in the Kitchen” at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is teaming up with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) to get “Wild in the Kitchen” during the nation’s largest wildlife… read more ›
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Waste Pesticide Disposal Collection Dates & Locations Set

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 8, 2016 Waste Pesticide Disposal Collection Dates & Locations Set COLUMBIA, S.C. – Waste Pesticide Disposal Program dates and locations are set for February 2016. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering several opportunities to safely dispose of outdated, unusable… read more ›
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Applications Available for the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2016 Applications Available for the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off COLUMBIA, S.C. – Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 18-19, at the… read more ›
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Monsanto Company Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2016 Monsanto Company Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC COLUMBIA, S.C. – Monsanto Company donated $25,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on February 1, 2016. Plant it Forward SC will provide… read more ›
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