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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 19, 2015 South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hosting Food Safety Training COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) will host food safety training for farmers to prepare for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP)… read more ›

Please click on the link below to find out information on the December 2014 horse feed investigation in South Carolina. Horse Feed Investigation Information read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 17, 2015 Applications Available Now for 2015 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rising high school juniors and seniors can now apply for this year’s South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA), held at Clemson University, July 18-24,… read more ›

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 ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner South Carolina Agriculture and Forestry Industries Have $41.7 Billion Economic Impact Governor Haley/Commissioner Weathers cite 23% growth since 2006; Industries account for more than 212,000 jobs Columbia, S.C. (February 10, 2015) – South Carolina agriculture and forestry have grown 23 percent since 2006 to have an annual economic impact of $41.7… read more ›