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Friday, March 22, 2013  People with a skill at their grill have a chance to show off.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Teams are invited to sign up for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Smokin' at the Market Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook Off.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The S.C. Department of Agriculture is asking legislators for $14.4 million to own a bigger share of the State Farmers Market.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  People from across South Carolina have gathered to discuss how to improve access to supermarkets and grocery stores.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  South Carolina officials are worried about the lack of rain this winter.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  The South Carolina Farmers Market is getting a special stall so vendors can donate fresh produce to the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  South Carolina agriculture officials are giving a summertime treat, the watermelon, its own day in the Palmetto State.

Friday, September 03, 2010  It's too early to determine the potential economic impact of a marketing campaign for South Carolina farm products, but a recent study says similar programs in neighboring states create jobs.

Friday, April 30, 2010  Rising prices are one thing to worry about, but have you ever considered you may not be getting everything you pay for when you fill up?

Saturday, March 20, 2010  Officials in South Carolina want to remind residents that agribusiness is a $34 billion industry accounting for about 200,000 jobs.

Monday, December 14, 2009  The scheduled opening of the new state farmers market under construction in Lexington County has been delayed, state agriculture officials announced Monday.

Friday, July 17, 2009  South Carolina producers who support certain crops could be eligible for special assistance.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009  In a tough economy, farming goes high-tech to get an edge. Harold Kelly of Carolina Plantation Rice is reaping the rewards of e-farming. The Darlington-based company has made internet sales a part of their business model, tranforming them from a local row farm to a statewide player.