Today, 30 food and agriculture groups released the sixth annual Feeding the Economy report, a historic farm-to-fork economic analysis revealing how these sectors influence the local and broader United States economies. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s study highlights how the industries remained...
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is proud to announce the On-Farm Improvement Cost Share Program. Through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding administered by SCDA, farmers who are covered by the Produce Safety Rule can receive...
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is rolling out a handy new card for farmers to use for agricultural sales tax exemptions.
South Carolina state law offers several sales tax exemptions for items used in agricultural production. For many years, farmers have had to fill out a paper form, the ST-8F, to receive...
As we approach the upcoming planting season, high input costs, weather and wildlife pressures will challenge farmers and crop production across our state. Where severe or persistent damage occurs, depredation permits may be issued to shoot deer at times other than legal hunting seasons. Request a permit from any South...
The South Carolina General Assembly announced a concurrent resolution in support of the state’s farmers today during a press conference held in the State House. Senator Wes Climer, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and Representative Davey Hiott, Chairman, House Agriculture, Natural...
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: