Downy mildew is making its annual appearance in South Carolina a little early this year and a Clemson University specialist says now is the time to protect cucurbits.
Category: Agriculture
News of interest to the Dillon County, SC, farming community
First Pop-Up Farmers Market Of The Season Held
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THE FIRST POP-UP FARMERS MARKET of the season was held Monday, May 8.
First Pop Up Farmers Market Of The Season Is May 8th
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The Dillon County Health Initiative’s Pop Up Farmers Market will open on May 8 from 4-7 p.m. on the South Plaza downtown Dillon.
$3.4 Million in Matching Grants Will Help SC Beef Processors Expand, Create Opportunities for Farmers
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The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is awarding a total of $3,471,088 in matching grant funding to eight South Carolina companies to help them expand their beef processing capacity.
FFA Members Pack 35,000+ Meals To Be Distributed To South Carolinians In Need
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Raised by a single mother and having experienced homelessness as a youth, Teddy Tripp learned a thing or two about young people dealing with food insecurity.
Clemson Turfgrass and Small Grains Field Days at Pee Dee REC To Be Held
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Turfgrass and small grains farmers can learn the latest research-based information during two in-person field days scheduled for April at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC).
Informed Consumers Can Avoid Scam Fertilizers
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Like most farmers across South Carolina, Chris Stevens is struggling to fight high costs caused by inflation so he can keep his chin above the waterline.
Seed Starting Workshop Planned
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Come join local Master Gardener Lucille Schauer for a FREE Seed Starting Workshop. Attendees will learn how, what, and when to start vegetable, herb, and flower seeds.
Backyard Chickens Class To Be Held March 9th
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How to Raise Backyard Chickens: The Basics will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at 455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360.
Cannon Price Places Second In The State In 4-H Rabbit Knowledge Contest
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Dillon County 4-H would like to spotlight local 4-Her Cannon Price for placing second in the state in the 2022 SC 4-H rabbit project knowledge test and the top 4 for her rabbit record book.