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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Congaree Land Trust to host author Billy Cate at Half-Moon Outfitters
September 23, 2021
Congaree 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, 2021
Save 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, 2021
More 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, 2021
After 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, 2021
The 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, 2021
It’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, 2021
The 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, 2021
Wingard’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, 2021
There 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, 2021
Laurens 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, 2021
CHARLESTON, 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, 2021
South 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, 2021
Shenandoah 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, 2021
Laurens 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, 2021
Wingard’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, 2021
July 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, 2021
COLUMBIA – 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, 2021
United 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, 2021
LS3P 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, 2021
LS3P 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, 2021
Last 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, 2021
COLUMBIA—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, 2021
The 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, 2021
Columbia, 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, 2021
LS3P’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, 2021
Home-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, 2021
South 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, 2021
The 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, 2021
With 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, 2021
The 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, 2021
The 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, 2020
Shop 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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