SC Commissioner Weathers: Agritourism Conference Jan. 21-23
The year 2024 is off to a hot start. The South Carolina Agritourism Association is holding its annual conference Jan. 21-23, 2024. This is a great way to learn more…
SC Commissioner Weathers: RFSI Grant Application Window Now Open
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to offer over $4 million in competitive grants to support middle-of-the-food-supply-chain infrastructure for domestic food…
SC Commissioner Weathers: Christmas
Next week, many of us will gather with our loved ones to celebrate Christmas. Commissioner Hugh Weathers joins me now. This is an important time of year for all of…
Partnership Helps Small Farmers in SC Achieve Key Food Safety Certification
COLUMBIA – A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers their commitment to food safety. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE)…
SC Commissioner Weathers: ChangeSC Update
A few months ago we heard about ChangeSC. Let’s get an update on how it’s going. More than 80% of South Carolina’s counties have food deserts, where residents have limited…
SC Commissioner Weathers: New York Produce Show
We support our South Carolina producers by representing the state at produce trade shows throughout the year, and New York this week is always an interesting one. South Carolina’s season…
SC Commissioner Weathers: SC Corrections Vertical Farm
This is an exciting new program being led by the S.C. Department of Corrections and South Carolina-based AmplifiedAg, Inc. with our support. The legislature has approved construction of a vertical…
SC Commissioner Weathers: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is this week. It’s a holiday with special significance in the ag industry. Yes, Mike. This is a big holiday for local agriculture. People are eating regional American foods.…
SC Commissioner Weathers: SCDA Taking on Milk Regulation, Restaurant Inspections
Today we’re talking about some new duties that will be take over by the SC Department of Agriculture. I’ve been telling people we’re “The Food Agency,” and this is part…