Strawberry Picking Time in South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 6, 2015 Strawberry Picking Time in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Spring has arrived in South Carolina, and with the warmer temperatures comes the tastiest strawberries you will ever eat. Strawberry U-pick farms around the state are gearing up for a bumper… read more ›
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State Farmers Market Welcomes Back Touch A Truck Event

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2015 State Farmers Market Welcomes Back Touch A Truck Event COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Junior League of Columbia is hosting their sixth annual Touch A Truck event at the State Farmers Market on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 2… read more ›
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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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Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Festival April 16 – 19

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 26, 2015 Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Festival April 16 - 19 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Festival April 16-19 at the State Farmers Market, 3483… read more ›
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