South Carolina Farm Bureau Charleston County

Check out Champney's Blueberry Farm new cut flower operation in Meggett! Bring your clippers! 🌸🌼🌾

August means it’s time for flowers! We will be open 4:30-8:00pm every Saturday in August starting TOMORROW (8/3) for u-pick zinnias, celosia, and more! Remember our NEW farm address is in Meggett. Also please bring your own clippers and cash or check to pay.

Interested in exploring a career in the seafood industry? Check out the South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program! 🦐 🦪 🎣

The next class will be held May 5 through May 30, 2025, and anyone over 18 can apply. https://abcnews4.com/news/local/local-apprenticeship-program-casts-new-hope-for-south-carolinas-seafood-industry-wciv-abc-news-4-south-carolina-commercial-seafood-apprenticeship-program
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Charleston News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, Moncks Corner, Jacksonboro, Ravenel, Cottagevi...

We’re wishing you all a happy Fourth of July! We are thankful for this beautiful country and all the farmers that help it grow. Be sure to thank a farmer today and everyday, especially as they work through this holiday. 🇺🇸🌱


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‘Seafood School’ Trains Students for Commercial Fishing and Mariculture Careers — South Carolina Department of Agriculture By Eva Moore | Photos by Angela Treptow, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium   Graduates of a new month-long apprenticeship program in coastal South Carolina hope to find jobs in the commercial fishing and mariculture industries. The inaugural class of the South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Pro...

It's looking hot and dry across most of the Southeast. Remember to thank a farmer and keep them in your thoughts as they continue to provide for us through unforgiving weather.

Good Manufacturing Practices Workshop for Small Farms CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Are you a farm or small food business that chops, cans, preserves, aggregates, or dehydrates packaged food products? We will help you...

Good Manufacturing Practices for Small-Scale Farms & Food Businesses Making Low-Risk Foods Are you a farm or small food business that chops, cans, preserves, aggregates, or dehydrates packaged food products?

We will help you determine where you fall in the Preventive Controls Rule and how that applies to your operation. We will simplify the five main components of Good Manufacturing Practices and let you practice the principles in several hands-on activities throughout the workshop to drive it home.

Cost: $25 | $20 CFSA Members (lunch is included)
June 25, 2024, 9 AM - 4 PM
Clemson Extension T.E.A.C.H. Center at the Citadel Mall
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. C412, Charleston, SC 29407
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/event/good-manufacturing-practices-charleston/Good

Don't forget to attend this important meeting tomorrow evening to learn how to conserve your agricultural land in Charleston County.

As one of the first state Farm Bureaus in the nation to launch such a program, the South Carolina Farm Bureau is committed to helping farmers preserve their livelihoods by protecting one of their most necessary assets – the land they farm. Our Land Trust will give agricultural landowners peace of mind, knowing their land is protected and its purpose preserved for future generations. Learn more on Wednesday, May 15, at 5:30pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2718 River Road, Johns Island. https://www.scfb.org/landtrust
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Charleston County Government

Way to go Cottle Strawberry Farm! 🍓🍓🍓

A popular Midlands strawberry farm goes ‘against the machine’ to resist housing development

As one of the first state Farm Bureaus in the nation to launch such a program, the South Carolina Farm Bureau is committed to helping farmers preserve their livelihoods by protecting one of their most necessary assets – the land they farm. Our Land Trust will give agricultural landowners peace of mind, knowing their land is protected and its purpose preserved for future generations. Learn more on Wednesday, May 15, at 5:30pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2718 River Road, Johns Island. https://www.scfb.org/landtrust
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Charleston County Government

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Come see us all weekend at ! Our big red tents are full of vendors, chef demos, and more! Come grab a bite of local food!

We need your input!

Clemson University is conducting research on silvopasture perceptions and use in the southeastern United States. Silvopasture involves growing trees and grazing livestock on the same site.

Anyone currently using or interested in using/learning about silvopasture is encouraged to participate. Producer input is appreciated.

The survey is 14 questions and should not take more than 10-15 minutes. All responses remain anonymous and confidential with Clemson University.

Survey link: https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1I9tlb2WdRgHNCm

Related article: https://news.clemson.edu/integrating-trees-with-pastures-to-support-environment-livestock-production-and-humans/

SC New and Beginning Farmer Program | College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences | Clemson University, South Carolina Interested in taking a deeper dive into relevant topics for the emerging farmer audience?  We are excited to offer 20 full day agribusiness and production focused workshops.  Click here to learn more and register!

Register Here:

https://agriculture.sc.gov/sfmnp/

Two Grant Opportunities Alert!🚨 South Carolina Department of Agriculture just opened the Simplified Equipment-Only Grant and Infrastructure Grant Applications!! Read more and download the applications from this website! Note the deadlines to apply when you visit the site!

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement - South Carolina Department of Agriculture The purpose of the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program is to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain; to provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses; and to support the development of value-added products for consumers, fair prices, fair wages,...

Free on demand online training available!

Clemson Extension is pleased to offer a Small Farms Webinar Series
This FREE, on-demand training is open from December 5, 2023, to January 20, 2024, and can be viewed anytime and at the convenience of the participant.
The class is tailored to organic, sustainable, small farms, new farmers, or experienced growers looking for more information on organic certification, cut flower and commercial flower production, and alternative and new technologies in w**d management.
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Topics include:
- Introduction to Organic Certification
- Specialty Cut Flower Production
- W**d Management on Small Farms
View more details and enroll here: https://cpe.clemson.edu/browse/extension/horticulture/courses/small-farms-webinar
No pesticide credits are offered with this training.

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Lowcountry shrimpers say area restaurants buying shrimp from other countries is putting a strain on the industry MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry shrimpers are concerned that they are going to be priced out by imported shrimp. But there’s one local organization working to promote eating locally. The S…

There are four more meetings planned across Charleston county for residents to provide input into the county's comprehensive plan. Please consider attending one near you to help shape a county that protects agricultural land and rural communities.

Proceeds support the newly established Farm Bureau Land Trust!

2023 Palmetto Palate SC's best chefs. SC's best locally grown food. A great evening of food & fun.

Basil Downy Mildew Arrives in Charleston, SC From Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath. One of the rainstorms the week of June 5, 2023, brought basil downy mildew spores with it to Coastal REC. On Friday, June 9, all four cultivars in our d…

South Carolina Farm Bureau Shape the Future of Farming. Agriculture impacts our economy and our communities. We believe we're in a position to strengthen it.

South Carolina Farm Bureau Charleston County members Harleston Towles and Zack Snipes were recently on Making It Grow! Check out their segment at Rooting Down Farms and as always support local agriculture!

Why This Farm Grows Its Citrus Under Pine Trees Clemson Agent Zack Snipes chats with farmer Harleston Townes of Rooting Down Farms in Edisto Island, SC. Zack and Harleston discuss farming methods and maxim...

Almost soft shell 🦀 time! 😋 Livingston's Bulls Bay Seafood

And so it begins! Peelers have begun trickling in.