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South Carolina’s 2012 Peanut Crop Shows Promise for Future Growth

South Carolina’s 2012 Peanut Crop Shows Promise for Future Growth

 

This year South Carolina peanut farmers planted a record 105,000 acres of peanuts.  Ten years ago that number was just 10,000 acres. The increase is keeping inspectors and crews busy at the nine drying and buying stations across the state. On average, this year’s peanut crop is yielding nearly two tons to the acre. 

 

South Carolina Ag Council Offers Fall Ag Tour

South Carolina Ag Council Offers Fall Ag Tour

The South Carolina Agricultural Council is holding its Fall Agricultural Tour on Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Red Cross Encourages Fire Safety during National Fire Prevention Week

Red Cross Encourages Fire Safety during National Fire Prevention Week

This October 7-13 the American Red Cross encourages families and businesses to learn how to protect themselves and others from fires in observance of National Fire Prevention Week.  Last year, the Red Cross responded to about 63,000 home fires across the country by providing comfort and basic necessities to more than 82,000 families.

“We respond to a disaster every eight hours across the Columbia Region,” said Scott R.

Make Plans to Attend the Annual Midlands Plant & Flower Festival

Make Plans to Attend the Annual Midlands Plant & Flower Festival

Hugh Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, reminds gardeners to mark their calendars for the Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival coming up September 28-30 at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia. This annual event features locally grown and seasonal produce as well as plants, flowers, and lawn decorations for the gardening enthusiast.

 

The State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, is conveniently located two miles from Interstates 26 and 77 in West Columbia. The Midlands Plant & Flower Festival’s hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Multi-day Art Event Celebrates Nature at Saluda Shoals Park

Multi-day Art Event Celebrates Nature at Saluda Shoals Park

unearth, a celebration of naturally inspired art will be held at Saluda Shoals Park from Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7, 2012. This annual celebration of the arts showcases visual, and performing arts in an outdoor setting.

2012 Columbia Choice Awards Call For Entries

2012 Columbia Choice Awards Call For Entries

The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green present the 11th Annual Columbia Choice Awards for Landscaping and Beautification.  These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods and organizations whose work has significantly enhanced the appearance and quality of life of Columbia’s environment. 

Food producers register now for August 30 workshop!

Food producers register now for August 30 workshop!

Food producers interested in learning how to sell products directly to restaurant chefs and retail managers are invited to attend a South Carolina Market Ready training workshop on Thursday August 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clemson Extension Johnny M. Shelley Agriculture Facility, 1949 Industrial Park Rd.