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Agriculture

Jun 23, 2022

9 agribusiness entrepreneurs win share of $150,000 in funding

Nine agribusiness entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of $150,000 in the latest round of the S.C. Department of Agriculture's Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship funding. The businesses range from

Jun 15, 2022

Food manufacturer sets up Walterboro operations

Companies are always announcing plans through the S.C. Commerce Department — investments they intend to make and employees they intend to hire. Gehl Foods LLC on Tuesday announced what they’ve already done.

May 17, 2022

Plant closure ominous news for SC dairy industry

Borden Dairy’s recent decision to shutter its North Charleston manufacturing plant is a sign of dairy’s continued decline in South Carolina, according to one expert who monitors the industry.

May 11, 2022

On the Menu: Hartness expands Village Kitchen farm

Hartness prepares to launch the second phase of the onsite farm that serves the community’s Village Kitchen and Mill Village Farms, a nonprofit also supported through the grand opening of

Apr 28, 2022

BMW donates largest sum so far to Unity Park

The auto company’s donation will help landscape architecture firm MKSK and partners recreate eight acres of wetland along the Reedy River’s original course and

Apr 28, 2022

Landscape architecture program grows by 200%

Support for the landscape architecture projects is one of the few plots of common ground that the Trump and Biden presidential administrations have occupied, says Matt Powers, Clemson University's

Apr 12, 2022

Floral business moving to larger location in Park Circle

Toni Reale of Roadside Blooms floral shop in North Charleston has firmly planted her roots in the Park Circle community and is now expanding with a bigger, more permanent shop. Ten years ago, Reale, serving as the CEO, lead desig

Mar 24, 2022

Agricultural innovation program now accepting applications

Now in its fifth year, the ACRE program has awarded nearly $680,000 to 58 businesses. Selected agriculture entrepreneurs will pitch a panel of judges later this spring for a chance to win up to

Mar 4, 2022

Plant and flower festival ready to bloom at SC Farmers Market

The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival is returning to the S.C. State Farmers Market next month. Visitors can shop for garden essentials, seasonal produce and more at the event, set for

Feb 25, 2022

Three agribusiness organizations receive $500,000 in Duke grants

Duke Energy plans to give $500,000 through the Duke Energy Foundation will help fund

Feb 23, 2022

Program offers free seed packets to Richland County residents

Beginning Tuesday, visitors to Richland Library's Eastover branch can select up to four packets of seeds per household in a program created by a partnership between Richland County and Dominion Energy. The initiative will also

Feb 16, 2022

Equitable food distribution goal of new SC network

A new network aims to unite organizations across South Carolina's food system to address the vulnerability in supply chains exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is