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Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Indy Grits has quickly and quietly become the coolest event in our famously hot city.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The inaugural Midlands Farm Tour was held over the weekend.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  As organic foods become more popular, some wonder if they are really better for you or if it's all hype. And the question remains: Just what makes a food organic anyway?

Friday, February 22, 2013  Scientists at a lab at the Savannah River Site are studying ways to power vehicles using natural gas.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Local companies join together to feed those in need.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  State officials want "Certified S.C. Grown" products featured on tables throughout the state this holiday season.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Food labels multiply, confuse consumers, claiming to certify array of sustainable practices

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.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  HEALTHBEAT: Is organic healthier? Study says not so much, but it's key reason consumers buy

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.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The current exhibit showing at 701 Center for Contemporary Arts features the work of David Cianni and his vision of heavy metal.

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, August 15, 2011  More colleges offering organic, sustainability agriculture programs as consumer interest grows

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley announced the addition of another 700 jobs to South Carolina's economy in the Upstate Wednesday morning.  Haley says a California-based organic frozen food producer is coming to Greenville with a new plant and 700 jobs.