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Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The S.C. Peanut Board shed light on the peanut's growing role in the state with daily cooking demonstrations at the 2012 South Carolina State Fair.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Farmers' markets are at a high point in popularity throughout the nation, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.  They also offer food, often at a discount from the price of other retail outlets.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Making sure you get what you pay for sounds like a pretty good idea right?  When it comes to eating organic you have to do your homework to make sure what you're buying is exactly what's advertised.

Monday, June 13, 2011  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is handing out all local bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches to visitors to celebrate the fourth year of the Certified SC program.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  The Slow Food movement was founded in Europe 25 years ago and aims to change the way people look at what they eat.

Monday, February 21, 2011  A team of East Coast researchers and agricultural agents hopes to take a bite out of the West Coast's $1 billion broccoli monopoly.

Sunday, August 08, 2010  Slow Food Columbia and Sustainable Midlands have partnered to create a festival which will highlight the taste of locally grown tomatoes and explore the many varieties of tomatoes.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  South Carolina Farm Bureaus hosted the 4th annual Palmetto Palate Thursday.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  The Farm to School initiative has two goals: improve nutrition and boost the local economy.