The 2017 Census of Agriculture was released this past week to the public by the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Commissioner Hugh Weathers provides us with a brief overview: The 2017 Census of Agriculture shows us economic, demographic, and farms and…

This Friday, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, alongside SC Specialty Crop Growers Association and South Carolina Farm to School, will host the first annual Grower-Buyer Meet Up. Commissioner Weathers, can you tell us more about this event? Commissioner Weathers:…

Commissioner, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival April 11-14th at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia. Can you tell us more about this annual event? The Midlands Spring Plant and…

March has come and gone: in like a lion and out like a lamb as the spring season has officially begun. Commissioner Hugh Weathers can now tell us what consumers can expect to see for spring and into early summer.…

Specialty crops are a vital part of SC’s agribusiness community. SC Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers talks about USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The SCBGP is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The program is committed to help strengthen…

The 7th Annual Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival is happening again this weekend. SC Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers is here to tell us about this event and some updates on what is new this year The 7thannual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ…