Clemson University to build new facility for program
University says the building will house program that supports $23 billion South Carolina industry …
Applications for hemp growing permits on the decline
After reaching its apex in 2020, interest in hemp-growing permits have declines for ...
2024 South Carolina James Beard Awards’ semifinalists named
Chefs, bakers and establishments across the state have been nominated for the most prestigious ...
South Carolina Chef Ambassadors represent eateries in Elgin, Greer, Bluffton
The three were appointed Jan. 18 by Gov. Henry McMaster, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and ...
South Carolina Agriculture Department to take over some food safety responsibilities
Long the purview of DHEC, the responsibility for some of South Carolina’s food safety programs will shift from the health department to the state Department of Agriculture at the start of the new fiscal year …
Pro-Growth Climate, Energy Policies Benefit South Carolina Farmers and Communities
Both Spartanburg and our Upstate sister city, Greenville, have seen massive investments in clean energy in recent years that have helped create new jobs and strengthen local economies. We are fortunate to have a leader like State Senator Scott Talley leading the way in Columbia to advance commonsense conservation policies that a[...]
$5M investment will create 26 new jobs in Clinton
A Wisconsin company will establish meat processing operations in Laurens County. The company said today through the Department of Commerce and Gov. Henry McMaster its $5 million investment …
South Carolina receives $33M federal funding boost for agriculture initiatives
The USDA is making investments in 185 projects worth nearly $196 million to create new and better market opportunities for producers and entrepreneurs across the U.S.
How drones are giving South Carolina farmers an advantage in the field
As an unmanned aerial vehicle pilot for Clemson University, Joe Mari Maja's drone-based research has given farmers the tools necessary to address environmental needs based on real-time data.
Why this Greenville tech company sees agriculture as the future
The Upstate company uses innovative software to empower the American agriculture industry with supply chain automation technology.
How technology is reshaping South Carolina’s agribusiness industry
Clemson University's Center for Agricultural Technology is playing a key role in harnessing technology to benefit farm fields in South Carolina and around the globe.
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