Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success Training Event Scheduled for January

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov or Amy London, 803-734-7209, alondon@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2016 Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success Training Event Scheduled for January WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lowcountry Local First and GrowFood Carolina are hosting a training event, “Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success,” Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 9:00 am… read more ›
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Food Truck Rodeo to be Held in Conjunction with SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 5, 2016 Food Truck Rodeo to be Held in Conjunction with SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo FLORENCE, S.C. – The Fresh on the Menu Food Truck Rodeo will be a new addition to the 4th annual South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm… read more ›
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Looking Forward

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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SC Agritourism Passport Program Launches January 1, 2016

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 30, 2015 SC Agritourism Passport Program Launches January 1, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Agritourism Association launches their inaugural Passport Program on January 1. Throughout 2016, visit participating South Carolina farms and have your passport stamped to earn Certified SC prizes.… read more ›
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