A Guide to Buying Local Beef
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 purchasing decision.…
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Author: Steve Richards
MBA, Agribusiness Extension Associate, Agribusiness Program Team, Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Office
Federal Grant Applications: What You Need to Know Before You Start Writing
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 producers overlook grant application details…
The South Carolina Shellfish Industry Faces a Challenging Recovery After 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 reopening, producers are wondering how long the recovery…
Impacts of COVID-19 Restaurant Closures on South Carolina’s Shellfish Industry
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 exact magnitude of the impact is…
The Post COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery May Take a While
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 billion in sales…
Opportunities for Specialty Crop Producers During COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery
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
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 use of their farm,…
Considerations for Getting your Farm Business Online
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 the spread of COVID-19, some…
Direct Marketing of Beef, Pork, or Lamb: Is This an Opportunity for You?
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 the laws for…
Economic Impact Payments, How Are They Going to Work? (or how much will I receive?)
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 included…