Agriculture

The state plan includes new testing methods and sampling requirements for 2020, the third year of S.C.’s hemp farming program. The S.C. Department of Agriculture is reviewing around 350 applicants to farm hemp this year. … Read More

Applications for the Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship’s spring program are being accepted through May 1. The ACRE program offers mentoring and targeted funding to entrepreneurs in farming and related fields. … Read More

The S.C. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is designed to enhance competitiveness for specialty crops. It is administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. … Read More

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour, which will introduce visitors to locally grown food and area artisans, will come to Lexington County June 13-14. The tour will make stops in 10 other counties, including Richland. … Read More

In the third year of the state hemp farming program, there is no limit on the number of permits that can be issued by the S.C. Department of Agriculture. Last year, 114 farmers and 43 processors participated in the program. … Read More