SC farmland shrinking, number of young farmers dwindling. What is the industry’s future?
The biggest barrier for young SC farmers entering the industry is financial. Purchasing land and obtaining equipment is often ...
South Carolina Farmer Resource Rodeo connects aspiring and beginning farmers
According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, nearly 25,000 farms and 4.8 million acres of farmland in the state are driven by agriculture.
Potential legislation to regulate SC hemp industry awaits Senate passage
A Senate bill that would regulate the hemp industry in South Carolina now sits in committee with the Department of ...
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South Carolina Is Untapped Ground for Solar Energy
The state’s largest utility-scale solar installation yet will come online this year. It could spur more projects across the ...
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South Dakota and South Carolina Advance Bills Mandating Clear Labeling of Cultivated Meat
Lawmakers in South Dakota and South Carolina have advanced bills requiring cultivated meat products to be clearly labeled, ...
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The national forest campgrounds open all year round in South Carolina
Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in South Carolina.
Here's what immigration looks like in South Carolina as Trump pushes mass deportations
About 88,000 undocumented immigrants live in the Palmetto state, according to estimates; officials and advocates are on alert ...
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Research & Commentary: Farmer Protection Act Would Provide Protection from ESG for South Carolina’s Agriculture Sector
Legislation in the South Carolina House of Representatives, the Farmer Protection Act, which would combat environmental, ...
Government grants money for solar, nuclear power in South Carolina as Biden leaves office
South Carolina’s rural electric cooperatives are getting some $500 million in federal money to boost energy capacity from ...
Aiken to play host to 'ag' women for statewide conference
Aiken is to be the host city for the third annual South Carolina Women in Agriculture Conference (Feb. 28 and March 1), and the deadline for regular registration is Feb. 1.