Department of Agriculture Documents

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture publishes documents on farming and food production in the state, including brochures for a public audience, newsletters, and presentation notes on issues for farmers.

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  • Publication
    Notice of Issuance : Marketing Order #14 for South Carolina Corn
    (South Carolina State Library, 2024-04-12) South Carolina Department of Agriculture; Agriculture Commission of South Carolina
    It is hereby ordered by the authority granted to the Agriculture Commission of South Carolina and pursuant to the “Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act” of 1968, as amended, that Marketing Order #14 for South Carolina Corn be issued immediately. This order shall have an effective date of July 1, 2024
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    Local food purchase assistance program : minimally processed vs. heavily processed goods (USDA definition)
    (South Carolina State Library, 2024-01-10) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    According to the USDA definition, this document defines the differences between minimally processed and heavily processed goods.
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    Hemp products in human food quick guide
    (South Carolina State Library, 2024-01-23) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    Commercial Manufacturing of cannabis-infused food products is an emerging industry, and regulation of this industry is a new area of regulation. The guidance provided in this Quick Guide is subject to change.
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    South Carolina regional alliances
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-01-22) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    These maps indicate the regional agricultural alliances in South Carolina. It lists food manufacturing companies from each town and which alliance the town is in.
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    South Carolina top commodities by production based on 2017 census
    (South Carolina State Library, 2019-10-23) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This gives a listing of top agricultural commodities for each county in dollar value. It has an easy-to-read map indicating the top three commodities in each county.
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    South Carolina Specialty Food Association catalog
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-11-01) South Carolina Specialty Food Association; South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    In this catalog, you will find an assortment of delicious items made by South Carolina natives - chefs, entrepreneurs, experimenters, and so many others.
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    South Carolina produce shippers directory.
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-12-05) South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Marketing Department
    From ripe fruits to nutritious vegetables, South Carolina farmers grow some of the freshest, tastiest produce around. This directory includes major SC growers, packers, and shippers to help you source quality local ingredients for your wholesale, retail, or food service business.
  • Publication
    Metrology fee schedule
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-07-11) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This is the fee schedule for the metrology laboratory at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
  • Publication
    SC Farm Link landowner available acrerage
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-05-05) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    The mission of the South Carolina Farm Link program is to maintain land in agricultural use by helping beginning and expanding farmers gain access to farmland in South Carolina. This map show the farm acreage avaikable for sale in each South Carolina county.
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    TEFAP The Emergency Food Assistance Program 2023 state operations manual
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-05-18) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has been designated by the Governor as the SDA to administer TEFAP. This manual highlights the rules and regulations of the program. There is also a listing of state agency and food bank addresses.
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    Selling cotton by-products as animal feed quick guide
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-03-30) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This paper explains how cotton by-products can be used as feed and gives requirements to sell commercial feed in South Carolina including how to register. It also covers safety considerations and inspections and sampling.
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    SCDA COVID-19 expenditures - ARP, CRRSAA, FFCRA and CARES Act as of 1/31/21
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-01-31) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This details the expenditures of the Department of Agriculture’s allocation from the CARES Act.
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    South Carolina livestock markets : buy and sell your livestock in South Carolina
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-10) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This brochure lists names and addresses of auction markets, SC commodity and agricultural associations, SC bonded packers and SC veterinary services. Also included are pictures of USDA feeder cattle grades.
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    The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) state operations manual 2023
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-01) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has been designated by the Governor as the SDA to administer TEFAP. This manual highlights the rules and regulations of the program. There is also a listing of state agency and food bank addresses.
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    Honey sales quick guide
    (South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-19) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    SC Department of Agriculture regulates the sale of honey in SC. If you plan to sell your honey to or at roadside markets, convenience stores, health food stores, etc. you will need to register with the SCDA and have your honey house inspected and approved by SCDA.
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    Hemp products in human food quick guide
    (South Carolina State Library, 2022-12-13) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This gives the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's opinion on hemp products in human food.
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    Shop local South Carolina
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-10) South Carolina Specialty Food Association; South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    In this catalog, you will find an assortment of delicious items made by South Carolina natives - chefs, entrepreneurs, experimenters, and so many others.
  • Publication
    Selling cotton by-products as animal feed quick guide
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-12-21) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This paper explains how cotton by-products can be used as feed and gives requirements to sell commercial feed in South Carolina including how to register. It also covers safety considerations and inspections and sampling.
  • Publication
    SCDA COVID-19 expenditures - ARP, CRRSAA, FFCRA and CARES Act as of 11/30/21
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-11-30) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This details the expenditures of the Department of Agriculture’s allocation from the CARES Act.
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    South Carolina certified roadside markets directory
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-10) South Carolina Department of Agriculture
    This directory of farmers' markets located by region gives addresses, hours of operation, dates of operation, telephone numbers and websites, if available, of each market.