Christmas with the Weathers’

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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Commissioner Weathers Applauds Congressional Funding for Agricultural Flood Relief

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 18, 2015 Commissioner Weathers Applauds Congressional Funding for Agricultural Flood Relief COLUMBIA, S.C. – The much-debated year-end appropriations bill included millions in funding to help South Carolina cover losses associated with the recent historic flooding. The funds will be used to aid eligible… read more ›
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Chef Ambassadors 2016

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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Advocates for Agriculture Announces Plant It Forward South Carolina Relief Fund

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 16, 2015 Advocates for Agriculture Announces Plant It Forward South Carolina Relief Fund COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, a 501 © 3 organization, announces the establishment of Plant It Forward South Carolina, a private relief fund for South Carolina farmers… read more ›
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Registration Open for South Carolina Agritourism Conference

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 15, 2015 Registration Open for South Carolina Agritourism Conference WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Agritourism Association (SCAA) is hosting their first Agritourism Conference, January 21-22, 2016 at the State Farmers Market. Registration is open now through January 6 at scagritourism.org. This… read more ›
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