Inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo Jan. 16 -18 in Florence
December 21, 2012
FLORENCE, SC – December 21, 2012 – The New Year will mark a first forSouth Carolina when the inaugural SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo takes placeJanuary 16 -18, 2013 at Florence Civic Center, 3300 West Radio Dr.,Florence. “Rooted in Tradition, Thriving Through Innovation” is thetheme for the expo.
The expo is being described as anumbrella event for all of agriculture and agribusiness. Severaleducational sessions are planned during the three days. Some of themany topics include land legacy and deciding who should inherit yourland, the economics of crop production in SC, why internet marketing isimportant, and successful ventures in agritourism. The farm show willoffer a wide variety of equipment and farm products.
“I amlooking forward to the SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo, because it will providean incredible opportunity to show off the continuous success ofagriculture in South Carolina. This expo will bring together varioussupporters and industry leaders, and I encourage anyone with a passionfor agriculture to attend,” said South Carolina Commissioner ofAgriculture Hugh Weathers.
Breakfast with the Commissioner isplanned for Friday, January 18. The breakfast will highlight thesuccess of the SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture. Tickets forthe breakfast are $25 or $250 for corporate tables. All the proceedswill benefit the Commissioner’s School held each summer at ClemsonUniversity. To purchase tickets or for more information on the expo,please visit www.agriculture.sc.gov and look under Hot Topics for SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo.
If you have any questions, contact Jody Martin at [email protected] or at 843-250-7900.
