Food producers in South Carolina are regulated to ensure they meet the food safety standards for protecting public health. The regulation requirements for elderberry syrup, a recent fast-growing...
This guide is intended for those who have existing social media accounts for their farm operations but would like to make their content more effective. It is not a ‘how-to’ guide, but concepts to...
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...
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...
*This article was updated on July 23 to reflect information on eligible crops and payment rates. For the most up-to-date information on crop eligibility and crop payment rates, please review the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This document was updated on June 9, 2020 to provide updated information based on the June 8, 2020 release of the Joint Statement by Treasury Secretary Steven T. Munchin and SBA Administrator Jovita...
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...
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) program is here, and it is welcome news for many agriculture producers. Learn how your farm can benefit from this US Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
Programa de Asistencia Alimentaria frente al Coronavirus de USDA (CFAP) para agricultores El programa CFAP está aquí. Esta es una buena noticia para muchos productores agrícolas. Aprenda cómo su...
