Agriculture

The event, which will feature more than 70 exhibitors and nine industry speakers, will be held Jan. 28 and 29 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Up to $10,000 in college scholarships will also be awarded. … Read More

The S.C. Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship program, in its third year, provides business management guidance and startup funding. Sixteen participants pitched business ideas this month. … Read More

Pure Blue Fish, founded in 2016, raises yellowtail using recirculating aquaculture systems. Its new production and packaging facility is expected to be completed by 2022 and create 82 jobs. … Read More

A study by USC economic researcher Joseph Von Nessen found that S.C. residents bought $176.3 million more in local food in 2018 than in 2010. That jump increased economic activity in the state by $273.5 million. … Read More

The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship program provides business training for S.C. residents with an agribusiness idea, along with the chance to win a share of $25,000 at a pitch competition. … Read More