WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman Norman (SC-05) led a letter to Martha Williams, the Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, requesting a depredation order for South Carolina concerning black vultures, which have had a devastating impact on the state’s livestock industry.
This letter...
We are excited to announce the 2022 AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Competitive Events sponsors. Ford, Case IH, and Stanley Black & Decker are returning sponsors and will be joined by the newest sponsor – American Agricultural Insurance Company. Farm Bureau thanks them for their continued support in recognizing our...
Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends is a priority for many Americans, but paying attention to how the meal will impact the budget is also important. Farm Bureau’s 36th annual survey indicates the national average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $53.31 or less than $6.00 per...
South Carolina agricultural businesses may now be eligible for thousands of dollars in incentives toward qualifying energy efficiency projects through Dominion Energy’s EnergyWise for Your Business program.
New program offerings provide additional help for qualifying agribusinesses such as commercial dairy, poultry...
Now is the time for hunters and landowners to take advantage of the opportunity to improve the quality of the deer herd in South Carolina while reducing crop loss and other damage as a result of over-population.
Here are some easy steps to maximize your impact:
Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers toured Cooley Farms yesterday in Chesnee, then hosted a farmers forum with agricultural leaders from across the state. SCFB President Harry Ott participated in the forum.
The Governor toured the farm’s peach shed and had the...
Nothing says summer like a backyard cookout. And the menu? Burgers piled high with your favorite toppings. Meet some South Carolina farmers who grow everything you need to build the perfect burger that will have guests at your next outdoor gathering...
Dominion Energy announced new incentives to produce long-term, cost-effective electric savings for agribusinesses by offering incentives structured to cover a portion of the cost of installing energy efficiency measures. The program offers incentives for site-specific, cost-effective technologies. Projects must...
The 2020 census results are in and they confirm what we all already suspected: everyone is moving to the South.[1]Within the past 10 year period, South Carolina’s population grew 10.7% and we are now over 5.1 million people who, hopefully, all have smiling faces because they all sure do live in some beautiful places...
South Carolina Farm Bureau hosted Congressman Joe Wilson during a stop on his annual district Bus Tour on August 18. SCFB President Harry Ott along with other Farm Bureau Federation and Insurance representatives met with the Congressman at the State Farm Bureau Office in Cayce.
During the meeting, President Ott gave...