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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Farmers and growers in South Carolina are slated to get some instruction on the state's labor rules and regulations.

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.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The State Farmers Market is giving the community a way to recycle Christmas trees.

Friday, October 26, 2012  With Halloween approaching, the State Farmers Market is offering kids a way to get geared up.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  South Carolina's agricultural agency has found another way to promote the State Farmers Market after losing $1 million from the state budget.

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

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  South Carolina's chief accountant says there's no money for nearly $15 million worth of projects approved in the state budget.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  It's peach season, and South Carolina is celebrating the fuzzy fruit.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The Commissioner's Cup BBQ Cook-off winners were announced Tuesday.

Friday, March 23, 2012  The Commissioner's Cup barbecue cook-off gets started Friday at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Marketing specialty foods is the focus of this year's meeting of the South Carolina Specialty Foods Association.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Watermelon growers are meeting in Columbia to talk about their crop.

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.