Congaree Land Trust to host author Billy Cate at Half-Moon Outfitters
September 23, 2021Congaree Land Trust (CLT) will host a book sale and signing featuring noted conservationist and farmer Billy Cate on Thursday, October 7. The event will be held at Half-Moon Outfitters…
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South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are Sept. 24-25
September 22, 2021After being held online last year, the South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are back in-person. The sales will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and 9…
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Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival returns
September 17, 2021Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Plant and Flower Festival at the South Carolina State Farmers Market on October 8-10, 2021. Visitors can shop for a variety of home,…
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Premium Peanut establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
September 9, 2021$64.3 Million investment will create 130 new jobs Premium Peanut, an innovative, grower-owned peanut shelling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The $64.3 million investment will…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets available starting Sept. 8
September 8, 2021Save time and money by buying early online or at participating Circle K locations Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair will go on sale…
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Verdin’s Too Fall Cooking Class Announced
September 7, 2021More than a garden center, Verdin’s Too is known for their Music in the Garden events. Now they are adding another dimension. The first in what may be a series…
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LushAcres Announces Fall Festival and Corn Maze
September 6, 2021After sitting dormant for ten years, LushAcres Farm has been revitalized, and it’s just the beginning. Located behind the College View area of Clinton, LushAcres is a thriving farm that…
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New Clemson app helps grain farmers manage grain moisture content
September 6, 2021The initial motivation behind this was to reduce fan runtime while still maintaining manual control of when the fans cycle on and off. – Aaron Turner, assistant professor, agricultural mechanization…
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It’s Pumpkin Time Y’all!
September 1, 2021It’s not quite Fall yet but it’s getting close and with Fall comes pumpkins. If you like pumpkins and everything that goes along with them, there’s a new local place…
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SC Green Industry Association presents 18th Annual Fall Field Day
September 1, 2021The SC Green Industry Association presents the 18th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Modern Turf, 2895 Edens Road in Dalzell, SC. Click here to register…
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Wingard’s Market donates plants for new Habitat for Humanity homes
August 30, 2021Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is now working hand-in-hand with Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. The Lexington garden center is donating plants, flowers, and additional…
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Registration Deadline for the Laurens County Youth Livestock Show is Sept. 24th
August 24, 2021There is only ONE month left to register for the Laurens County Youth Livestock Show. The Laurens County Youth Show is a three-day event consisting of art, beef cattle, dog,…
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SC Rep. Murrell Smith, quail farmer Brittney Miller honored for agriculture advocacy
August 22, 2021South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture named two Advocates of the Year for 2021 in honor of their service to the state’s agriculture industry. The 13th Advocates of the Year Recognition…
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Laurens County 4-H to Hold FREE ATV Safety Course for Youth
August 11, 2021Laurens County 4-H will be hosting a fun, educational day covering ATV safety on August 21st at Laurens County Farm Bureau. The training includes proper equipment, procedures, practices, and protection of natural…
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AmplifiedAg Inc. completes $40MM in capital raise, expanding Vertical Roots indoor farms across the Southeast
August 9, 2021CHARLESTON, SC – AmplifiedAg Inc.™, fast-growing agtech company on a mission to provide global access to safe food, announced that the company has completed $40 million in equity financing. The…
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Invasive Bradford Pear and Three other Species to be Banned for Sale in SC
August 9, 2021South Carolina will become only the second state in the United States to ban the nursery sale of Bradford pear trees and any other pear trees grown on the commonly…
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Shenandoah Growers, Inc. establishing high-tech indoor farm in Anderson County
August 3, 2021Shenandoah Growers, Inc., a national leader in commercially advanced indoor agriculture, today broke ground on its next indoor ‘Biofarm,’ located in Anderson County. The project will create 50 local, well-paying jobs.…
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2021 Laurens Youth Livestock Show Scheduled for October 2nd, 8th and 9th
July 23, 2021Laurens County 4-H will host the 2021 Laurens Youth Livestock Show on October 2nd & October 8th-9th! The show is open to any current 4-H or FFA members. Shows will…
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Wingard’s Market makes cover of nationwide industry magazine
July 14, 2021Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is featured on the July cover of Green Profit Magazine. Green Profit is a national industry magazine that brings timely,…
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Breaking News – Something Stinks in Laurens County
July 12, 2021July is a busy vacation month and as many Laurens County residents returned from summer vacation, they received notification from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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Crescent Farm in Clinton One of SC Agribusiness Entrepreneurs to Share $150K in Funding
July 11, 2021COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded seven entrepreneurs a share of $150,000 for their innovative agribusinesses. Ten finalists pitched…
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Prestage Farms of South Carolina, LLC establishing new operation in Kershaw County, SC
July 8, 2021$150 Million investment will create 292 new jobs Prestage Farms of South Carolina, LLC, a division of Prestage Farms, today announced plans to construct a new processing facility in Kershaw…
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USDA launches resource guide to help America’s rural workforce build back better
June 14, 2021United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide to help rural community leaders start and expand employment opportunities and…
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LS3P’S Columbia office recognizes outstanding team members
June 7, 2021LS3P congratulates five Columbia team members who were recently recognized for exemplary efforts. Interior Designer, Paul Domlyn, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED AP, was recognized as Senior Associate. Joining LS3P in 2017,…
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LS3P’S Greenville office recognizes outstanding team members
June 7, 2021LS3P congratulates eight Greenville team members who were recently recognized for exemplary efforts. John Robert Edwards, AIA, NCARB was recognized as Principal, the highest level of achievement within the firm.…
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Thornwell to Host Informational Meeting to Provide Update on LushAcres Farms
May 31, 2021Last year the BUZZ reported on the revitalization of the Thornwell Farm. We’ve had glimpses of some progress and now you can learn more about what is coming for LushAcres…
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Red Flag Fire Alert issued statewide through Thursday
April 21, 2021COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is calling for a Red Flag Fire Alert for Wednesday and Thursday, April 21 and 22. The alert will go into effect Wednesday at 7…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council contributes to agribusiness education and leadership
April 8, 2021The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced contributions to eight different agribusiness educational and leadership programs which promote agriculture and forestry in South Carolina. As part of PABC’s commitment to…
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USDA increases funding limits for the Revolving Fund Program to help expand access to rural water and wastewater infrastructure
March 17, 2021Columbia, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is increasing funding limits for loans financed under the Revolving Fund Program to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects…
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LS3P wins Progressive Architecture Award
March 16, 2021LS3P’s Uganda Women’s and Children’s Clinic is one of six winners of the 68th Annual Progressive Architecture Award. After 125 entries, the jurors Koray Duman, Daimian Hines, and Jeanne Gang…
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National Smithsonian traveling exhibition now open in City of Westminster
March 12, 2021The City of Westminster has been selected as the only upstate stop for displaying the SC Humanities “Water/Ways” Exhibit. The Exhibit is now open at the Historic Westminster Train Depot,…
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ACRE seeks entrepreneurs in agriculture
March 2, 2021Home-grown innovators could get business mentoring and funding through a program aimed at helping South Carolina agribusinesses. The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture…
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SCRA recently accepted and funded companies
March 2, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces BrightMa Farms, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, RAAMP, LLC, was also approved for grant…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers for 2021
February 11, 2021The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) announced the election of officers for 2021. Harry L. Ott, Jr., President of the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, was elected Chairman; Jane Sosebee, President…
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A Conversation with Artie Perry, Managing Partner, Hempgrid
January 18, 2021With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one big challenge: a broken supply…
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South Carolina Farmers can apply Jan. 1 to grow hemp in 2021
January 8, 2021The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) will accept applications for hemp farming permits for the 2021 growing season from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2021. The state’s Hemp Farming…
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South Carolina Farmers can apply Jan. 1 to grow hemp in 2021
January 5, 2021The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) will accept applications for hemp farming permits for the 2021 growing season from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2021. The state’s Hemp Farming…
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Kiawah River breaks ground on turn-key cabins
December 7, 2020Kiawah River, a new waterfront community and the Charleston region’s first agrihood, announced the groundbreaking of its residential Angler’s Cabins. The announcement follows the groundbreaking of the Spring House, the…
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Holiday Season at the State Farmers Market – Nov 29
November 19, 2020Shop for a Christmas tree, browse holiday décor, snap a photo in front of a holiday tractor and sleigh, and buy some seasonal Certified SC Grown produce as the South…
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Verdin’s Too
October 19, 2020An open air market where you can find all the annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and houseplants you need to make your garden sing! Follow us on Facebook to learn about…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 3, 2020Combined $314 million investment to create more than 1,500 jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink (LiDestri) and GEM Opportunity…
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High Tech Farming Coming to Hampton County
September 2, 2020A 1,000-acre agribusiness cluster in Hampton County will employ 1,547 people in growing, packing and shipping tomatoes, leafy greens, blueberries and other fresh produce – using a cutting-edge approach called…
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Laurens County 4-H
September 2, 2020The Laurens County 4-H program serves youth between the ages of 5 and 18 years old through six programming areas: agriculture and animals, science and technology, healthy lifestyles, natural resources,…
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4-H School Enrichment Programs
September 2, 2020While delivery methods are changing due to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols, 4-H school enrichment programs are still available to our teachers! These programs are available to grades K-12 in all…
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Laurens County 4-Her Wins SC 4-H Small Garden Project
September 2, 2020The SC 4-H Small Garden Project is a hands-on project that allows youth to set goals and plan activities and strategies to achieve those outcomes, even in the face of…
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Heritage Landscaping
August 31, 2020We provide year around lawn maintenance and landscaping to suit all of your needs and projects. We are 100% insured and estimates are always free! Call us anytime to improve…
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First-ever, free Drive-Through S.C. State Fair to be held Oct. 20-21, 2020
July 29, 2020In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…
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Coming Soon!
July 10, 2020Coming Soon!
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Peanut Farmers to donate peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 20, 2020South Carolina peanut farmers are donating 8,640 jars of peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The six pallets of peanut butter were made by Peanut Proud, a charitable organization sponsored…
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