Department of Agriculture The Department of Agriculture (SCDA) promotes and protects South Carolina's agriculture industry. Learn More about Department of Agriculture State Farmers Markets The state of South Carolina owns and manages three regional state farmers markets in Columbia, Florence and Greenville which are operated from vendor fees. (SCDA) Learn More about State Farmers Markets USDA Rural Development in South Carolina Programs that provide financial and technical assistance for rural businesses and communities. Learn More about USDA Rural Development in South Carolina Agricultural Data Search for information about crops in South Carolina. Learn More about Agricultural Data Land and Waste Management Bureau within the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) responsible for the management and coordination of all mining and waste-related activities throughout the state. Learn More about Land and Waste Management Bureau of Water The Bureau of Water strives to ensure high quality drinkable, fishable and swimmable waters. (SCDES) Learn More about Bureau of Water Air Quality Monitoring and enforcement for both indoor and outdoor air quality. (SCDES) Learn More about Air Quality Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Home, farm and community environmental education. Learn More about Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Pesticide Regulations The Department of Pesticide Regulation works to protect health, property, and the environment by promoting the safe and proper use of pesticides. Learn More about Pesticide Regulations The Department of Plant Industry Information on the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry Learn More about The Department of Plant Industry Livestock and Fruit and Vegetable Newsletters Weekly report listing the price, volume and other market information. (SCDA) Learn More about Livestock and Fruit and Vegetable Newsletters Livestock and Poultry Health Surveillance for diseases that affect both people and animals, providing the diagnostic expertise that allows for treatment and eradication of disease of domestic animals. Learn More about Livestock and Poultry Health Andrew Charles Moore Herbarium Free plant identifications are provided to the public through the University of South Carolina. Learn More about Andrew Charles Moore Herbarium