Midlands Biofuels Receives Spare the Air Award

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 864-380-4253, ssox@scda.sc.gov Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2014 Winnsboro, S.C. – Midlands Biofuels of Winnsboro was honored with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s “Spare the Air” award last week. U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney was on hand for the award… read more ›
  • Posted in
  • Press Releases

2014 Peach Crop

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.   Download Podcast read more ›
  • Posted in
  • Southern Farm Network Radio Address

2014 Piedmont Plant and flower Festival

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 25, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Spring into the warmer weather with a trip to the Piedmont Plant & Flower Festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market May 1-4. Multiple vendors are taking part in the area’s largest lawn and garden show.… read more ›
  • Posted in
  • Press Releases

2014 Strawberry Crop

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.   Download Podcast read more ›
  • Posted in
  • Southern Farm Network Radio Address

SCDA Celebrates Earth Day by Helping USC Students Learn About Buying Local

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov **MEDIA ALERT - April 22, 2014** COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) celebrates Earth Day with the University of South Carolina’s Students Advocating a Greener Environment (SAGE) group. This annual event will take place next to the Russell House on Greene Street… read more ›
  • Posted in
  • Press Releases

30th Annual Pee Dee Spring Plant & Flower Festival

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 18, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Spring into the warmer weather with a trip to the Pee Dee Spring Plant & Flower Festival at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market April 24-27. Seventy vendors are taking part in the area’s largest lawn… read more ›
  • Posted in
  • Press Releases