Author: Steve Richards

A Guide to Buying Local Beef

Jan 25, 2021 | Agribusiness, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Buying local beef can be a challenge for local businesses and consumers alike. Because farmers are familiar with their product, they may not realize how much information new customers need to make a...

Federal Grant Applications: What You Need to Know Before You Start Writing

Jul 5, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19

Sometimes disaster relief arrives as a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant, and there may be more grants resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. While obtaining a grant is appealing, many...

The South Carolina Shellfish Industry Faces a Challenging Recovery After COVID-19

Jun 18, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19

South Carolina Shellfish Industry Recovery: What Will it Take? The South Carolina shellfish industry has suffered due to COVID-19 related restaurant closures.1 Now that restaurants have started...

Impacts of COVID-19 Restaurant Closures on South Carolina’s Shellfish Industry

Jun 17, 2020 | Agribusiness, COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restaurant closures had a significant impact on many agricultural businesses in South Carolina. One of the most impacted was the seafood industry. While the...

The Post COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery May Take a While

Jun 10, 2020 | Agribusiness, COVID-19

Restaurateurs had every reason to believe that 2020 would be a great year. After all, in 2019, the US experienced the highest restaurant spending ever and projected a further increase to $899...

Opportunities for Specialty Crop Producers During COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery

Jun 8, 2020 | Agribusiness, COVID-19

Please note the purpose of this publication was for timely education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (in June of 2020). It is up to the reader to seek current education on the topical content...

Farm Rental Agreement Checklist

Jun 1, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture

A farm rental agreement is similar to a lease, and these terms are typically used interchangeably. In a farm rental/lease agreement, the farm owner landlord agrees to grant temporary possession and...

Considerations for Getting your Farm Business Online

May 27, 2020 | Agribusiness, COVID-19

A Rapid Response Quick Reference Guide to Identifying, Developing, and Deploying Web-Based Strategies to Sell Your Farm Products During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond As market demand shifts due to...

Direct Marketing of Beef, Pork, or Lamb: Is This an Opportunity for You?

May 13, 2020 | Agribusiness, COVID-19, Livestock, Livestock and Forages

Direct marketing of livestock products is a venture that can provide additional income if done correctly. There are four key steps involved in this type of marketing: (1) identify your market and...

Economic Impact Payments, How Are They Going to Work? (or how much will I receive?)

Apr 3, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19

Please note the purpose of this publication was for timely education at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (April 2020). It is up to the reader to seek current education on the topical content...

2019 Income Tax Filing Extension and Payment Deferment

Apr 2, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19

The information in this publication is provided only for educational purposes and to inform the reader of relevant topics. This is not to be perceived or utilized as formal tax or legal advice. It...

Is Your Business Having Cash Flow Problems Due to COVID-19?

Mar 31, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19

Please note the purpose of this publication was for timely education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (in March of 2020). It is up to the reader to seek current education on the topical content...