Boone Hall Plantation Celebrates Strawberry Season

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 19, 2016 Boone Hall Plantation Celebrates Strawberry Season MT. PLEASANT – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is pleased to join Boone Hall Plantation in promoting Certified South Carolina Grown strawberries during Bonne Hall’s annual Lowcountry Strawberry Festival April 22-24,… read more ›
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2016 Planting Intentions

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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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

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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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