LushAcres Wraps Up Summer and Prepares for Fall Festival
August 17, 2022
This summer has had it’s challenges. From the record heat, to bad seed from suppliers. Our farm team has worked hard to overcome these challenges and has delivered delicious food…
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S.C. senators and representatives oppose proposed shutdown of red snapper fishing
August 11, 2022
NOAA proposal would hurt southeast economy South Carolina’s senators and congressmen co-signed a letter along with colleagues from the southeast asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to suspend…
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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art announces Kirsten Stolle: Only You Can Prevent A Forest
August 10, 2022
An exhibition interrogating the global influence of chemical companies on our food supply The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts announces the…
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City Roots expanding operations in Richland County
July 13, 2022
$4.4 million investment will create 60 new jobs City Roots, a family-owned urban farm and agribusiness destination, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The company’s $4.4 million…
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South Carolina Officials Announce Infestation of Asian Longhorned Ticks, Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases
July 8, 2022
South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a cattle farm in York County. This invasive species of…
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South Carolina State Fair Accepting Entries for 2022 Competitive Exhibits
July 6, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State Fair. The annual exhibits will…
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How to care for your garden during drought and heatwaves
July 6, 2022
Drought and heat are inevitable challenges in the vegetable garden. In the Southeastern United States, rainfall can seem like it’s feast or famine — there’s either too much or not…
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LushAcres Market Boasts Plentiful Produce
June 29, 2022
As LushAcres Farm celebrates one year of full operation, the fruits of their labor are plentiful. If you haven’t been by the market recently you should. The market on LushAcres Farm…
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Weyerhaeuser completes acquisition of timberlands in North and South Carolina
May 20, 2022
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) announced the completion of its acquisition of 80,800 acres of high-quality timberlands in North and South Carolina from a fund managed by Campbell Global for approximately…
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LDHS Livestock Judging Team Wins the Junior Division of the State 4-H Livestock Judging Competition
April 29, 2022
The LDHS Livestock Judging Team recently won the State 4-H Livestock Judging Event held in Clemson. There were six teams competing in the Junior Division with four students per team.…
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Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sell this Saturday
April 26, 2022
Spring is in the air so it’s time for the Laurens County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale. If you are thinking about refreshing your flower beds or maybe even creating…
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On Earth Day, USDA invests over $106.3 million in infrastructure to combat climate change across rural South Carolina
April 25, 2022
In honor of Earth Day 2022, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $800 million in climate-smart infrastructure in 40 states, Puerto Rico…
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Parcel of 100+ Acres for Sale in Laurens
April 25, 2022
Carolina Land Company is pleased to offer 100.87 acres on Ghost Creek Road in Laurens, SC for sale. The property is currently being used as a hunting property. Buyers could…
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Abundant Strawberry Fields at LushAcres
April 25, 2022
Just a week before the inaugural Strawberry Festival at LushAcres the strawberry fields are showing out. With just a half acre strawberry crop you will be amazed at the abundance…
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Clemson to Hold ‘Alfalfa in the South’ Field Day at Foxpipe Farm in Laurens
April 11, 2022
Decades ago, alfalfa was a dominant perennial legume species used in the southern United States, but harsh environmental conditions and pest pressures soon decreased acreage. Thanks to improved varieties and…
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Laurens County 4-H Annual Banquet Recognizes 4-H Winners
March 30, 2022
On March 24th, 2022, the Laurens County 4-H Program held its annual 4-H Achievement Banquet for the 2020-2021 4-H year. 4-Hers, parents, volunteers, and community supporters gathered to share a…
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Forestry Commission lifting statewide Red Flag Fire Alert
March 30, 2022
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting the statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective at 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 30. The Forestry Commission is discontinuing the alert because the dangerous…
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National FFA Organization presents Mike Tighe with honorary degree
March 28, 2022
Michael Tighe, a founding member of Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm, has received the Honorary American FFA Degree. “The Honorary American FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed upon…
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Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale Announced
March 23, 2022
Spring is in the air so it’s time for the Laurens County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale. If you are thinking about refreshing your flower beds or maybe even creating…
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Clinton High Hosts Market Swine Show
March 21, 2022
On Saturday, Clinton High FFA hosted the Market Swine Show at Clinton High School’s barn below the baseball and softball fields. The event was well attended with over 150 people…
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Spotlight on Agriculture 2022 Awards Dinner Held
March 14, 2022
Last week“who’s who” of agriculture came out for the 48th Annual Spotlight on Agriculture. The event was held at First Presbyterian Church, and it was a packed house. The event…
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LushAcres Farm
March 12, 2022
Located on 340 acres of Thornwell’s campus in Clinton, South Carolina, LushAcres Farm is a vibrant enterprise that supports Thornwell’s mission – To prevent child abuse and neglect, build and…
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Clemson helping create more comfortable environment for female forest owners
March 9, 2022
Sandy Kumm, of Tamassee, South Carolina, got involved with Women Owning Woodlands for the specific reasons indicated within the organization’s name: she’s a woman who owns woodlands — in this…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line – Pork Now Available
March 2, 2022
Lush Acres Market in Clinton recently they were upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh produce and other products. The expansion also includes their…
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Carolina Land Company Sells Gray Court, SC Land
February 16, 2022
Carolina Land Company recently represented the seller of 47.66 acres on Deck Road in Gray Court, SC in the sale of their family property. The buyer purchased the property for…
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Nearly 3,600 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2021
February 8, 2022
Greenville- and Spartanburg-based conservation organization Upstate Forever protected approximately 3,600 acres of private and public forests, farmlands, and green spaces across Upstate South Carolina in 2021. Additional projects where Upstate…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line
January 31, 2022
The newly opened market, Lush Acres in Clinton, is already expanding. They announced recently that they are upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh…
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SC Green Industry Association hosts annual Conference & Trade Show
January 25, 2022
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 100 exhibitors and 12 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and…
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Laurens County 4-H to Host the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant
January 23, 2022
The Laurens County 4-H Program will host the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant on Saturday, February 5th at Clinton High School. The South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant is not just…
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Corn and soybean farmers get advice to use for 2022 crops
January 19, 2022
Higher agricultural production costs are in store for the new year, but Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service specialists have a few suggestions to help relieve some of the impacts on…
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2022 Ag Outlook: Sale prices up, costs too for SC farmers
December 20, 2021
There was good news and bad news at the 6th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference. The good news: sale prices for commodities are trending up; unfortunately, so are the…
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More than 900,000 tree seedlings still available for SC landowners
November 17, 2021
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging landowners to place their tree seedling orders for winter planting while they are still available. ArborGen’s Taylor Nursery in Edgefield County has more…
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Clemson research shows cultivar selection critical for managing fusarium wilt in watermelon
November 9, 2021
Fusarium wilt is a devastating disease that can cause significant yield loss in watermelon and a Clemson University plant pathologist says cultivar selection is key in managing this disease. Tony…
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‘Tis the season for a Country Christmas Celebration
November 9, 2021
The jolly tunes of the Christmas season will be playing throughout the South Carolina State Farmers Market on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. as we host our…
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Clemson aims to boost organic rice production in salty coastal SC through federal grant
November 1, 2021
A Clemson University-led project aimed at reviving South Carolina’s rice industry has nabbed a federal grant to further its efforts. Given the acronym iCORP — Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production…
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Clinton and Laurens FFA Students Install Pollinator Garden at Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center
October 27, 2021
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) from Laurens & Clinton High Schools recently installed a pollinator garden at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. A pollinator garden is a…
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Wingard’s Market expands Gift Shoppe and announces dates for holiday open house
October 26, 2021
Just in time for the Holidays, Wingard’s Market, one of the state’s most recognizable destination plant and flower markets, is expanding its Gift Shoppe to allow for additional unique merchandise…
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Famoda Farm celebrating 60 years with General Store opening and Fall Festival
October 21, 2021
The historic Famoda Farm will celebrate its 60th anniversary by opening a 2,000 square-foot general store, Grazers: Famoda’s Farm to Table, and holding a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30.…
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Laurens County Farmer Wins Award at Sunbelt Ag Expo
October 21, 2021
Farming is big business in Laurens County. Farmers take great pride in the work they do and the quality of the products they produce. This year at the 2021 Sunbelt Ag…
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LDHS Tractor Driving Team Takes the Ribbon at State Fair
October 21, 2021
When you think of the South Carolina State Fair you probably think of rides, fair food and games with prizes to be won. But there are other prizes at…
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Main Street Laurens Launches Fall Farmers Market
October 18, 2021
Main Street Laurens has a new FALL FARMERS MARKET. It started this past weekend and will run each Saturday through the end of November, thanks to the sponsorship of PRISMA…
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Clemson intelligent irrigation system: Increase profits, protect environment
October 18, 2021
“This advanced technology will make it much easier and cost-effective for farmers to apply irrigation water and nutrients where, when and in the amount needed to meet crop requirements.” Jose…
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Columbia-area couple turn job layoff into thriving business
October 14, 2021John and Emily Barnes aren’t your average farmers. In fact, Emily jokes that both she and John are the black sheep of their families because no other relative ever had…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 14, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 13, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock Shows
October 13, 2021
The past two weekends, on October 2nd, 8th, and 9th, over 60 exhibitors and 110 animals came to the Laurens County to participate in the 2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock…
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Laurens County Council Announces 2021-2022 Council
October 11, 2021
Laurens County 4-H recently announced the 2021-2022 Laurens County 4-H Teen Council. For 2021-2022 the Council will will include Allison Jewell, Olivia Lyda, Kaleigh Porter, and Charlotte Crowe. As members…
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Verdin’s Too to Host Free Fall Container Class Saturday
October 6, 2021
Next up in a series of free instructional events at Verdin’s Too is a Fall container class. The event is sponsored by Sycamore Landscaping (Randy and Carol Davis). The class…
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New app helps calculate feed rations for livestock
October 4, 2021Just like people, livestock require the correct amount of nutrients in their diets. To help producers easily determine the nutrients in feed mixes, the Clemson University Precision Agriculture group has…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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