There’s a new pilot project in South Carolina to encourage certain growing and management practices. Here to tell us about it is South Carolina Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers. Last year, South Carolina State University and Clemson University were jointly awarded …

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Servicemembers who are transitioning out of the military have some opportunities to learn about agriculture careers with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. This week, SCDA will be hosting a Farmer Bootcamp called Boots to Agribiz. This project is in …

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The 2023 SC Cotton Growers Meeting was held a few weeks ago, and Commissioner Weathers was there to speak to the group – and learn. It’s been an outstanding couple of years for cotton growers in South Carolina, so I …

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The Southeastern Wildlife Expo is being held February 16-19 in Charleston this week. SC Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers has some details.

The South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture is now taking applications for this year. Here’s the commissioner himself to tell us about it.

South Carolina has just announced its new class of Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers met with them last week. Chef Erica McCier Indigenous Underground | Abbeville, South Carolina Chef Erica, also known as Chef Trudy, is the …

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I understand you’re at the 2023 South Carolina Agritourism Association’s annual conference this week. Tell us about it, Commissioner! Well, agritourism is booming in South Carolina. We have 545 agritourism farms listed on our site. Agritourism is any activity carried …

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The event offers an opportunity for South Carolina agriculture to show off its abundant produce, specialty food products and strong industry support. South Carolina producers can connect with local and regional buyers from grocery stores, wholesalers, and restaurants. Held at …

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