Department of Agriculture - Archived Headlines
- SC Peaches in the Park Night at “The Joe”
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Nothing’s more American than baseball, hotdogs, and Mom’s “peach” pie – made with Certified SC Grown peaches.
- Commissioner Weathers greets Boys and Girls State delegates
Thursday, June 19, 2008 - Hugh E. Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture greeted delegates from Boys State and Girls State during a ceremony held on the State Capitol’s north steps, June 13, 2008.
- Watermelon field day to be held at Edisto REC
Thursday, June 19, 2008 - A Watermelon Field Day will be held at the Edisto Research and Education Center located at 64 Research Road in Blackville, on July 10, 2008.
- Summertime means more farm machinery on SC highways
Thursday, June 19, 2008 - Hugh E. Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, urges drivers to use caution when driving near tractors and other large farm equipment on the highways around the state.
- Get your red! Buy Certified SC Grown tomatoes!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - Have you had your “red” today? For years, nutritionists have encouraged us to put a rainbow of fruits and vegetables on our plates every day to stay healthy.
- Partnership Unites SC Shrimp Industry and State Agencies to Raise
Thursday, June 05, 2008 - Program Asks South Carolinians to “Go Wild” and Demand Local, Wild Shrimp
- Commissioner Weathers and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture Challenge Lowcountry Restaurants to Serve What’s Fresh on the Menu
Friday, February 08, 2008 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture announced today a challenge for Lowcountry restaurants to integrate fresh, Certified SC Grown produce and products into their menu.
- Weathers Challenges SC Restaurants to Serve What’s Fresh on the Menu
Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - Schafer Appoints Two South Carolinians to National Pork Producers Delegate Body
Thursday, January 31, 2008 - USDA Secretary Ed Schafer recently announced the appointment of two South Carolina pork producers, Larry B. DeHart of Pomaria and John R. Harris of Fairplay to the 2008 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.
- SC Nursery & Landscape Association to Meet in Myrtle Beach
Thursday, January 31, 2008 - The South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (SCNLA) will hold their annual seminar program and trade show February 7-9, 2008 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
- SC Equine Exposition 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - The South Carolina Horsemen’s Council is hosting an Equine Exposition in conjunction with its Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at the Circle M Ranch in Pelzer, SC.
- Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - A private pesticide applicator training is scheduled for Friday, Feb.29, from 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at the Greenville County Extension office, Greenville County Square, 301 University Ridge, Suite 4300, Greenville, SC.
- Farm and Forest Losses from 2007 Disasters
Thursday, January 17, 2008 - Last year's late freeze and the on-going record drought are estimated to have cost South Carolina about $270 million dollars in farm level losses, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture says.
- First Round of SC Renewable Energy Grants Awarded
Monday, January 07, 2008 - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the South Carolina Energy Office announces the first round of South Carolina Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development Fund awards.
- SC Christmas Tree Growers Honor Troops Past and Present with “Trees for Troops”
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - South Carolina Christmas trees will be leaving the state this Friday, Pearl Harbor Day, in a nationwide "Trees for Troops" effort.
- Rawl’s Collards Certified as Heart-healthy
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc., in Pelion, SC has joined other fresh produce companies to participate in the American Heart Association Food Certification Program.
- SC wins first Eastern Nationals top honor, scholarship
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - South Carolina now has its first National 4-H Round-Up Champion! Haley Bishop from Newberry, who is a member of Lexington County 4-H, won Champion honors in Individual Presentation at the Eastern Nationals.
- Pickens Cattlemen host South Carolina Farm & Ranch EXPO
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - The Pickens County Cattlemen’s Association and the Clemson Extension Service have partnered to host the South Carolina Farm & Ranch EXPO.
- SC Department of Agriculture represents local vendors at Food and Beverage Show
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture joined the South Carolina World Trade Center to attend the 10th Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami.
- Weathers Statement
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture issued the following statement today concerning the Columbia State Farmers Market.
- FSIS Issues Recall Notice
Monday, October 15, 2007 - Because the product was shipped to South Carolina, in an abundance of caution the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is forwarding the following voluntary recall notice from the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7.
- CROP DISASTER PROGRAM SIGN-UP FOR QUANTITY LOSSES BEGINS TODAY
Monday, October 15, 2007 - USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Teresa Lasseter announced that eligible farmers who suffered quantity losses to their crops in recent years can enroll in the Crop Disaster Program 2005-2007 (CDP) at local FSA service centers starting today.
- Poultry Night 2007 – The Finale
Monday, October 15, 2007 - What initially began as an idea for Farm-City Week turned into a 20-year run of a very successful event for the Sumter community.
- SC Ag Council Meeting
Monday, October 15, 2007 - The fall quarterly meeting of the South Carolina Ag Council is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007.
- October is National Pork Month
Friday, October 12, 2007 - Pork is always great for breakfast, but did you know it’s also great for those football parties and tailgating? The South Carolina Pork Board is joining pork producers from across the nation in October to celebrate National Pork Month.
- Growers and Gleaners Welcome!
Monday, October 08, 2007 - The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA), formed in 1979, is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to community and service.
- Denver Downs Hosts Farm Fun Days to December 3rd
Monday, October 08, 2007 - Another great fall farm opportunity is here! The Garrison Family is hosting their 4th Annual Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch during Farm Fun Days at Denver Downs Farm, located on Highway 76, one mile north of Interstate 85 near Anderson. This fall destination is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. through December 3rd.
- Where’s The Beef?
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - The following is an opinion editorial by Roger Johnson, Commissioner, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, and President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture of which South Carolina is a member.
- Coward hosts Cane Syrup Days in November
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - Cane syrup production has a long and storied history in South Carolina.
- SC Environmental Awareness Award Nominations Requested
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - SC Environmental Awareness Award nominations to recognize South Carolinians who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment will be accepted through December 15, 2007.
- Wanted: Outstanding Conservationists!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is now accepting nominations for outstanding conservationists for the 2007 SWCS Awards to be presented at the Conservation Partnership Conference in January.
- What’s Cookin’ at the State Fair
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will host "What’s Cookin’ in South Carolina” in the Moore Building at the SC State Fair, October 10 through 21, 2007.
- Greenville State Farmer’s Market hosts “AutumnFest”
Thursday, September 20, 2007 - Celebrate the arrival of the fall season on September 28-30 at the Greenville State Farmers Market’s seventh annual AutumnFest, the Upstate’s premier fall festival.
- Lack of Hay Pressing Issue for Livestock Owners
Thursday, September 13, 2007 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, remains in touch with officials to find solutions to the devastation caused by the current drought.
- Got Hay? Need Hay? Market resources for buyers and sellers
Monday, September 10, 2007 - Because conditions have continued to deteriorate in South Carolina, the Drought Response Committee yesterday upgraded the drought level to severe for all counties except Beaufort and Jasper.
- 2007 SC Agritourism Summit
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - The 2007 South Carolina Agritourism Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 12 at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, 3250 St. Matthews Rd. in Orangeburg, SC.
- King’s Tree Trials Horse Race
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - The Twelfth Running Of The King’s Tree Trials will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at McCutchen Training Center, Cedar Swamp community near Kingstree, South Carolina.
- Pig Tales Festival and Barbecue Cook-off
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - The inaugural Pig Tales Festival and Barbecue Cook-off will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 6 in the Municipal Parking Lot and Church and Boyce Streets in Manning, SC.
- 2007 SC Agritourism Summit
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - The 2007 South Carolina Agritourism Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 12 at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, 3250 St. Matthews Rd. in Orangeburg, SC.
- SC Peanut Board Looking for NPB Nominations
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - The South Carolina Peanut Board is seeking eligible peanut producers to come forward who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board (NPB).
- Falling for Farms - 12th annual Old Time Horse Farmers Gathering
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - “The Old Time Horse Farmers Gathering” will be held on September 28 and 29, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ashleigh Heritage Farm, 5 miles south of Blackville, SC just off of Hwy #3.
- Fall Watermelon and Vegetable Field Day
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - The Fall Watermelon and Vegetable Field Day will be held at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville on September 6, 2007.
- Strawberry Production Meeting
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - The South Carolina Fruit, Vegetables and Specialty Crop Association and the Clemson Coastal Research and Education Center will host a “Strawberry Plasticulture Pre-plant Production” meeting at the USDA/Clemson Vegetable Lab, 2700 Savannah Highway in Charleston on Thursday, August 23, 2007.
- Sanford proclaims Farmers Market Week
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, is pleased to announce that Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed the week of August 5-11, 2007, as Farmers Market Week in South Carolina.
- Successful Summer for the South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture
Thursday, July 26, 2007 - High school juniors and seniors from across South Carolina and the nation gathered at Clemson University for the 4th Annual South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA).
- SC Ag Council Meeting
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - The summer meeting of the South Carolina Ag Council is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2007.
- WHOLE FOODS FEATURES SC FOODS
Friday, June 29, 2007 - Whole Foods Market, a participant in the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Certified SC Grown program, invites shoppers to drop by for their Market Day event featuring South Carolina Specialty Foods.
- July 4th – Celebrate with Beef Burgers
Friday, June 29, 2007 - July 4th Beef Burger – What better way to celebrate July 4th with family and friends than grilling beef burgers with various South Carolina grown products (corn-on-the-cob, tomatoes, watermelons and, of course, peach ice cream).
- Governor Sanford Proclaims July as South Carolina Peach Month
Friday, June 29, 2007 - Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed July as South Carolina Peach Month to show continued support of the state’s peach industry.
- Gardeners, Take it from SC Farmers – protecting the back yard environment
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - Gardeners and would be gardeners are invited to attend the Midlands Plant and Flower Festival, April 19-22, 2007 at the Columbia State Farmers Market, 1001 Bluff Road (across from Williams-Brice Stadium) in Columbia.
- Joint Statement by Hugh Weathers, Larry Yonce
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - Larry Yonce, President of the SC Peach Council, and Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, issued a joint statement today after a meeting with South Carolina Peach Council members and others in the peach industry following the devastating blow from freezing and below freezing temperatures on Easter weekend.
- Southern Plant and Flower Festival – gardening for the birds . . . and bees . . . and butterflies!
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - Spring arrives on March 21st. Earth Day is April 22nd. What better way to celebrate spring and Earth Day than to visit the Southern Plant and Flower Festival.
- eGAD! Educational Gourd Appreciation Day - April 21- Laurens, SC
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - The 2nd annual Educational Gourd Appreciation Day (eGAD) will be held April 21, 2007, at Ghost Creek Gourd Farm, 2108 Ghost Creek Road, Laurens, SC.
- Columbia Market Registers Farmers and Vendors
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - The Columbia State Farmers Market is now registering all farmers and vendors using the market for the 2007 produce season. Farmers who are registered will be able to lease stalls for the summer season.
- Weathers to Ride in “Best of America by Horseback” – March 17 - Fairfax, SC
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, and his wife, Blanche, will hit the trail on Saturday, March 17, 2007. They are scheduled to participate in a trail ride at Lakeview Plantation in Fairfax, SC, which has been chosen to be the filming location for the television show “Best of America by Horseback.”
- Recall Release #011-2007, Pasta and Meatballs, Underprocessed
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - COLUMBIA, SC - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner, and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture forward the following recall notificiation from the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service regarding underprocessed pasta and meatballs that were shipped to retail establishments nationwide.
- Weathers Presents Scholarship to Emmie Cooney
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, presented Emmie Cooney of Bethel Elementary School in Simpsonville with a certificate for a $1,000 savings bond scholarship from Bonnie Plant Farm.
- SC Christmas Tree Growers Offer “Trees for Troops”
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - GILBERT, SC – South Carolina Christmas trees will be leaving the state in a nationwide “Trees for Troops” effort on Tuesday, December 5th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Harmon’s Tree Farm and Christmas House, 3152 Augusta Highway in Gilbert, SC.
- USC’s Loss, USS Columbia’s Gain
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - COLUMBIA, SC - In December 2005 at the Independence Bowl, the Gamecocks lost to the Tigers – the University of Missouri Tigers, that is.
- Ag Study Tour to the Sunshine State
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - COLUMBIA, SC - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will lead an Agricultural Study Tour to the Southern end of the Sunshine State, January 21-26, 2007.
- CCDC hosts Community Holiday Farmers Market
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Caring Community Development Coalition, Inc. (CCDC) invites everyone to attend their Community Holiday Farmers Market for great food and lots of fun from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2006, at St. Paul AME Church, 6925 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston, SC.
- NC and SC Fruit and Vegetable Associations host Southeast Expo
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - MYRTLE BEACH – The Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Expo, sponsored this year cooperatively by the North Carolina and South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Associations, will be held at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center on December 13 and 14, 2006 in Myrtle Beach.
- SC Ag Council to feature young farmers in SC
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - COLUMBIA, SC – The next South Carolina Ag Council meeting will be held Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the SC Farm Bureau Office, 724 Knox Abbot Dr., Cayce, SC. The topic is “Young Farmers in South Carolina" and the meeting will focus on the trials, tribulations and successes of young farmers in our state.
- Ag Council Meeting/Holiday Fair
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - The next South Carolina Ag Council meeting will be held Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the SC Farm Bureau Office, 724 Knox Abbot Dr., Cayce, SC.
- Food, Folk Art, and Fun at the Carolina Q Cup
Thursday, October 05, 2006 - COLUMBIA, SC – The Carolina Q Cup World Barbeque Championship competition will be held on October 6-7, 2006 in Shed 14 of the Columbia State Farmers Market, 1001 Bluff Road in Columbia.
- 2006 Certified Crop Advisor of the Year Award
Thursday, October 05, 2006 - PENDLETON, SC – The South Carolina Fertilizer and Agrichemicals Association requests nominations for the Certified Crop Advisor of the Year Award.
- Third Annual Carolina Q Cup World Barbeque Championship
Thursday, October 05, 2006 - COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Barbeque Association will host the 3rd Annual Carolina Q Cup on October 6-7, 2006 at the Columbia State Farmers Market.
- SC Environmental Awareness Award
Thursday, October 05, 2006 - COLUMBIA, SC – The SC General Assembly established the SC Environmental Awareness Award, now in its 15th year, during the 1992 legislative session to recognize outstanding contributions made toward the protection, conservation and improvement of South Carolina’s natural resources.
- Pee Dee State Farmers Market Plant and Flower Festival
Thursday, October 05, 2006 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner, and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture will celebrate the coming of the fall season on October 6-8, 2006 with the Pee Dee State Farmers Market fall plant and flower festival.
- Weathers accepts keys to new E85-capable Chevrolet Avalanche from General Motors
Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, accepted the keys to an E85-capable Chevrolet Avalanche from General Motors on behalf of the State of South Carolina as part of an ongoing campaign to promote ethanol and E85-capable vehicles in the state.
- Sanford proclaims Farmers Market Week – August 6 – 12, 2006
Monday, July 31, 2006 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, is pleased to announce that Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed the week of August 6-12, 2006, as Farmers Market Week in South Carolina.
- SC Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association Awards Scholarships
Monday, July 31, 2006 - Samuel Hall, a member of the York FFA Chapter, and Gillian Tuttle, a member of the Barnwell County Career Center FFA Chapter, have each received a $500 college scholarship from the South Carolina Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association, according to John W. Parris, state director of public affairs with the SC FFA organization.
- Anderson County Farmers Market launches EBT Program
Monday, July 31, 2006 - The Anderson County Farmers Market invites the public to attend the official launch of a pilot program designed to ensure that nutritionally at-risk individuals have access to locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Estridge - President of SC Agricultural Educators
Monday, July 31, 2006 - Roger M. Estridge, Jr., of Iva, SC, a member of the Agricultural Education faculty at Crescent High School, is the new president of the South Carolina Agricultural Educators Association, according to John W. Parris, director of public affairs for SC Agricultural Education.
- Program Pays Landowners to Fight Southern Pine Beetles
Monday, July 31, 2006 - A new program will pay South Carolina landowners to fight the southern pine beetle.
- Mules Rule at Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
Monday, July 17, 2006 - To underscore the importance of mules to South Carolina’s history, the Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center is adding a taxidermied mule to its Early Farm Implement exhibit area.
- SC Ag Council Meeting – Immigration Issues in South Carolina
Monday, July 17, 2006 - The South Carolina Ag Council will address “Immigration Issues in South Carolina” at its next meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2006
- Walterboro Farmers Market Launches EBT Program
Monday, July 17, 2006 - The Walterboro Farmers Market invites the public to attend Customer Appreciation Day from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 27, 2006.
- Third Annual Carolina Q Cup World Barbeque Championship
Monday, July 17, 2006 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner, and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture will team up with the South Carolina Barbeque Association to host the third annual Carolina Q Cup October 6-7, 2006.
- Equine Micro-Chipping Clinic
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - South Carolina horse, mule, and donkey owners are invited to bring their animals to an Equine Micro-Chipping Clinic to be held at the Clemson Sandhills Experimental Station barn, 900 Clemson Rd., Columbia, SC, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2006.
- Lexington County Honors the South Carolina Peach/Benefits Community
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - The 48th Lexington County Peach Festival will be held on Tuesday, July 4th, in the Gilbert Community Park.
- Statement from Hugh E. Weathers
Monday, June 19, 2006 - I was saddened to learn that a fire that took place today at the Columbia State Farmers Market resulted in tragedy.
- State Farmers Market at Columbia - construction begins with Groundbreaking Ceremony
Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - After years of research and planning, ground was finally broken with shiny, new shovels this morning for the new State Farmers Market at Columbia.
- Public invited to participate in breaking ground for new farmers market
Friday, June 02, 2006 - After years of research and planning, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new State Farmers Market at Columbia will held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
- SC Agriculture Salutes the Armed Forces at Ft. Jackson Memorial Day Celebration
Thursday, May 25, 2006 - The SC Department of Agriculture and the SC Advocates for Agriculture, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving marketing and promotion of South Carolina agriculture, will participate in Fort Jackson’s annual Memorial Day observance at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2006.
- Contractor Identified for State Farmers Market
Friday, May 19, 2006 - COLUMBIA, SC – Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, announced that Clary Hood, Inc. of Spartanburg, SC, is the apparent low bidder for the site preparation of the new State Farmers Market at Columbia.
- Pre-bid Conference held for State Farmers Market Site Preparation
Monday, May 15, 2006 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, announced that the mandatory pre-bid conference for site grading of the new State Farmers Market at Columbia was held May 9, in the Department of Agriculture’s headquarters at the Wade Hampton Building of the State Capitol Complex in Columbia.
- Ag Council Ornamental Horticulture Tour
Monday, May 15, 2006 - The South Carolina Ag Council will host a daylong tour of South Carolina ornamental horticulture from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006.
- Ag Council Meeting - Meet the Candidates for Commissioner of Agriculture
Monday, May 15, 2006 - Meet the candidates for Commissioner of Agriculture of South Carolina at the South Carolina Ag Council meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2006. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. at the SC Farm Bureau Federation, 724 Knox Abbot Drive in Cayce, SC.
- SC Receives an Additional Allocation of CP-33 Upland Habitat for Birds “Quail Strip Acres”
Monday, May 15, 2006 - Ken Rentiers, State Executive Director, South Carolina Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces that South Carolina has received an additional 5,000 acre allocation for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CCRP) practice CP-33 Upland Habitat For Birds, commonly referred to as “Quail Strips”.
- SC Ag Council Meeting – Meet the Candidates for Commissioner of Agriculture
Friday, April 28, 2006 - Register now to meet the candidates for Commissioner of Agriculture of South Carolina. The three candidates will be featured at the next South Carolina Ag Council meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2006.
- Weathers issues warning of hoax
Friday, April 21, 2006 - For weeks, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, has been encouraging gardeners to come to the Department of Agriculture’s Spring Plant and Flower Festivals so that they can plan for their gardens.
- “All Hands on Deck” Clean Hands/Healthy Body Promotion
Friday, April 21, 2006 - The Education Committee of the South Carolina Food Safety Council, a statewide organization of public and private individuals and organizations involved in food safety, will launch a test project to promote clean hands as part of good health.
- Lexington Rotary Club Horse Show Supports Community
Friday, April 21, 2006 - The Lexington Rotary Club Horse Show will be held at the equine arena on Ball Park Rd. in Lexington, SC.
- Weathers invites Gardeners to Celebrate Spring at the Southern Plant and Flower Festival
Thursday, April 13, 2006 - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, invites veteran and novice gardeners to celebrate the coming of spring at the Southern Plant and Flower Festival, the oldest and the largest of the Department of Agriculture’s three spring festivals. The Festival will be held April 20-23, 2006 at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market, 2513 W. Lucas St. in Florence.
- Be EGGS-tremely Careful this Holiday
Thursday, April 13, 2006 - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner, urges parents and the Easter bunny, if applicable, to take measures to make sure that the eggs they decorate and hide for Easter are as safe after the hunt as they are before the hunt.
- Weathers invites Gardeners to Celebrate Spring at the Midlands Plant and Flower Festival
Tuesday, April 04, 2006