When Farms Collide: The Story Behind Urban Roots Collective
September 11, 2024In a tale of friendly rivalry turned blossoming partnership, Jody and Mady, two passionate farmers, have once again leveled up, transforming their business into Urban Roots Collective. What started as…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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LushAcres Fall Festival Seeks Vendors for October Events
August 31, 2024LushAcres Farm in Clinton, SC, is gearing up for its highly anticipated Fall Festival, held every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm is inviting professional…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Greenville
August 28, 2024The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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Building a Future in Aagriculture: Anderson has Success with PTC Dual Enrollment
August 28, 2024Earning college credit while still in high school isn’t the only benefit Madison Anderson has experienced by taking Dual Enrollment courses through Piedmont Technical College. “It’s given me a lot…
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Revitalizing Saturday Mornings: Laurens Farmers Market to Bring New Energy to Downtown
August 26, 2024Starting on August 31st, the Laurens Farmers Market on the Square is set to receive a fresh boost, thanks to a collaborative effort between Main Street Laurens and two popular…
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Armyworm Invasion Hits Laurens County: What You Need to Know
August 20, 2024The Extension Service has been receiving reports of Fall Armyworms South Carolina for some time. Recently we began seeing them in Laurens County in forage and hay crops, just last…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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Back to Roots Gathering: Cultivating Connections at Barefoot Acres
August 11, 2024Are you interested in becoming more self-sufficient, learning traditional skills, or building a local community of like-minded individuals? The Back to Roots Gathering is your opportunity to do just that.…
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Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week with LushAcres Farmers Market in Laurens County!
August 6, 2024In celebration of National Farmer’s Market Week from August 4th to 10th, LushAcres Farm and Market invites you to experience the best of local agriculture right here in Laurens County.…
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August Yard and Garden Tips
August 5, 2024By Laurens Office of Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Watch out for: Lawns • Lawn diseases – continue watching for problems with brown patch and dollar spot in warm season…
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Lowcountry Oyster Co. to expand production with Colleton County facility
August 1, 2024Lowcountry Oyster Company is expanding its operations with the construction of a $6.4 million seafood processing and cross-dock facility in Green Pond, South Carolina. The Colleton County facility is projected to…
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First Tuesday Strategies announces new Public Affairs staff
July 19, 2024Slayten Carter Sapp Joins FTS as Director, Public Affairs First Tuesday Strategies (FTS), South Carolina’s top political and public affairs consulting firm, has welcomed Slayten Carter Sapp as Director, Public…
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MPA Strategies selected as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. When announced,…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2024The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, 2024 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Biden-Harris Administration partners with Rural Americans to develop clean energy to lower energy costs and create jobs as part of investing in America Agenda
June 27, 2024Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with rural…
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Laurens Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course: Cultivate Your Green Thumb!
June 25, 2024The Laurens Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course is now open for registration! Starting August 13 and running through December 3, 2024, this comprehensive training program offers a unique opportunity for…
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Laurens County to Feature in This Weekend’s Ag + Art Tour
June 25, 2024Laurens County is set to be part of the nation’s largest free farm tour, the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour, this weekend. This year’s tour, organized by Clemson Cooperative…
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Biden-Harris Administration announces availability of $25 million to help expand high-speed internet access in rural areas
June 24, 2024Funding Provides Technical Assistance Through Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced…
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June Yard and Garden Tips
June 2, 2024Summertime has arrived! With school out and family vacations on the horizon, it’s easy to overlook yard maintenance. This spring’s ample rainfall has everything flourishing. Here are some essential yard…
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South Carolina Entrepreneurs awarded $200,000 for innovative Agribusinesses
May 30, 2024The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 local businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. The finalists pitched to a…
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The Hartness Farm announces weekly farmstand
May 14, 2024The Hartness Farm is bringing back their weekly farmstand to offer fresh produce harvested from the award-winning community’s on-site farm. The Hartness Farmstand will take place every Saturday this summer…
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Over $257 million in funding for Electric projects in South Carolina
May 14, 2024Projects to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Jobs Across South Carolina Projects Will Help over 121,000 People Access Reliable Electricity and Create Smart Grid Technologies Throughout the State U.S. Department…
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The Countdown to LushAcres Spring Festival: Call for Volunteers!
April 24, 2024Get ready to be part of something extraordinary! LushAcres is gearing up for its annual Spring Festival on Saturday, May 4th, and looking for passionate volunteers like YOU to help…
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Kiawah River announces grand opening of Rosebank Farms
April 16, 2024Kiawah River, a waterfront community and the region’s only agrihood, is pleased to announce the grand opening of Rosebank Farms, a Johns Island staple and purveyor of fresh produce, seafood…
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LushAcres in Clinton Seeing Red with Strawberry Season
April 10, 2024Spring has truly sprung at LushAcres in Clinton, where the fields are bursting with vibrant red strawberries ready for eager customers. The farm staff has been hard at work, hand-picking…
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Mark your Calendar for the Laurens County Ag+Art Tour Kickoff Event
April 10, 2024The Laurens County Ag + Art Tour is gearing up for an exciting start as The Venue at Historic Black Grove Ranch in Newberry, SC, prepares to host the grand…
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Exploring Laurens County’s Agricultural and Artistic Delights: Ag+Art Tour 2024 Site Lineup Unveiled
April 7, 2024This year marks the first time that Visit Laurens County SC, the tourism arm of Laurens County, operating under the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) and in conjunction with…
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Celebrate Spring at the Midlands Plant and Flower Festival
April 5, 2024The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns to the South Carolina State Farmers Market April 11-14, 2024. Visitors can shop for plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, springtime…
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LushAcres Strawberry Season is Almost Here
April 3, 2024LushAcres farm, located at 1875 W. Maple Street Ext. in Clinton, is welcoming the arrival of fresh strawberries. The farm has announced that their strawberries are ripening and anticipates opening…
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Ready to plant that garden? Not quite yet!
April 2, 2024Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service Many of us want to plant our vegetables and tender flowers as soon as possible in the spring, and the recent warm weather has us…
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Raiders 4-H Excels in Let’s Talk Dairy and Dairy Judging Contests at Clemson Spring Dairy Show
March 27, 2024Raiders 4-H, a youth organization dedicated to agricultural education and leadership development, recently made a strong debut in the Let’s Talk Dairy speech contest and the Dairy judging contest at…
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Growing Roots: The Evolution of Verdin’s Farm and Garden – Part 2
March 24, 2024Cover photo: Three generations of Verdins – L to R Daniel Verdin holding Calhoun, Bowt Verdin, Whitson Verdin and Danny Verdin holding Jake. In the early 1990s, Danny and Kim Verdin…
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Artisans, volunteers sought for Richland County Ag + Art Tour
March 21, 2024Painters, potters, quilters, writers, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans are invited to apply to be featured in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which Richland County will…
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Celebrating Agriculture: Laurens County Shines Bright
March 18, 2024The 50th annual Laurens County Spotlight on Agriculture event, held on March 14 at the First Presbyterian Church Family Life Center in Clinton, was a resounding success. As the largest…
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Seeds of Growth: The Early Years of Verdin’s Farm and Garden
March 18, 2024Nestled on 300 Lucas Avenue in Laurens, South Carolina, Verdin’s Farm and Garden reflects the resilience and passion of the Verdin family. Established in the fall of 1992, this family-owned…
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Get Your Hands Dirty with the South Carolina 4-H Small Garden Project
March 17, 2024Kids, are you ready to embark on a green-fingered adventure? Look no further than the South Carolina 4-H Small Garden Project! This initiative offers youth across the state a unique…
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Blooms in Full Swing: Alexander’s U-Pick Introduces Tulip Harvesting Experience!
March 5, 2024The vibrant colors of tulips have taken Mounville by storm, and Alexander’s U-Pick is delighted to announce a unique U-Pick option for flower enthusiasts. In response to the unexpected demand,…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects officers for 2024
March 5, 2024The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced the election of officers for 2024. Sarah Windham, Partner with FORVIS, was re- elected Chair; Bryant Sansbury, CEO with ArborOne, was elected Vice…
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March Yard and Garden Tips
March 1, 2024March Yard and Garden Tips Watch out for: Lawns • White grubs – March begins the cycle of treatment for grub problems in your lawn. The bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Dipel,…
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Four Bradford Pear Bounty Events Scheduled in March Across South Carolina: Clinton Scheduled for March 30
February 21, 2024South Carolina property owners will have four opportunities to participate in the Bradford Pear Bounty tree exchange in March. This year’s events, presented by Duke Energy, will be held in…
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Collaboration between Wingard’s Market and Riverbanks Zoo leads to exciting oppportunity with distinguished author
February 21, 2024Wingard’s Market announced a new collaboration with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. On May 16, join us for a unique presentation by author and award-winning expert, Doug Tallamy. Tallamy’s presentation, A…
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Celebrating Agriculture: Laurens County Spotlight on Agriculture’s 50th Annual Event
February 16, 2024The Laurens County Spotlight on Agriculture is gearing up for its 50th annual event on March 14, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. Organized by the Clemson University Cooperative…
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Ag+Art Tour Comes to Laurens County
January 30, 2024Laurens County, SC, January 30, 2024 – The Laurens County Ag+Art Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day. Laurens…
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Laurens County 4-H Stars Shine Bright: Head to South Carolina Contest
January 29, 2024Two Laurens County 4-H members will represent the Upstate Region at the SC 4-H Presentation Contest. Hailey Karns will give her presentation titled, “Canine Good Citizen”, describing how to train…
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Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
January 29, 2024Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Local landscaping company, Heritage Landscape Services, received the 2024 Large Business of the Year award from…
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Biden-Harris Administration invests over $7.2 million in clean energy and domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen American farms and businesses in South Carolina as part of investing in America Agenda
January 22, 2024Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Costs and Create Revenue for Rural Business Owners and Farms U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that…
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Celebrating Achievement and Confidence: The 15th Annual SC 4-H Showcase
January 17, 2024In a display of talent, confidence, and commitment, the SC 4-H Showcase, previously known as the Miss SC 4-H Pageant, took center stage on Saturday, January 13, at Thornwell Charter…
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LushAcres January Meat Bundle is a Tasty Deal for $70!
January 16, 2024LushAcres Farm and Market in Clinton is offering a tempting January meat bundle at just $70. This irresistible package includes: Two packs each of ground beef Two packs of chicken…
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