Inland Port Dillon changed the game for C&M in Dillon County. Leslie C. Thompson, co-owner of C&M, spoke as part of the panel on the economic impact of SC Ports on the Pee Dee at a luncheon recently.
Category: Agriculture
News of interest to the Dillon County, SC, farming community
ChangeSC Will Help Dillon County Citizens Access Food And Learn About Healthy Eating
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A new statewide initiative called ChangeSC will connect South Carolinians living in food deserts with fresh, locally grown food while working to improve their eating habits and health outcomes.
Congressman Fry Speaks At Dillon County Farm Bureau Meeting
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The Dillon County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting recently with several people in attendance.
Deadline To Redeem Vouchers For Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Nearing
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The deadline to redeem vouchers for the 2023 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is quickly approaching.
Horse In Dillon County Dies Of West Nile In First Known Case Of 2023
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A 13-year-old gelding in Dillon County, South Carolina, died from the first confirmed West Nile Virus (WNV) case of the year, according to State Veterinarian Michael J. Neault, director of Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.
Department Of Agriculture Announces Incentive Program For S.C. Agribusinesses
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The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses.
Dillon Mayor Signs National Farmers Market Week Proclamation
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Dillon Mayor Tally McColl recently signed the proclamation recognizing National Farmers Market Week. The Dillon County Health Initiative (DCHI) has been working with the City of Dillon to obtain a permanent covered space for the Farmers Market.
Cooler-Than-Normal Spring Temperatures Affect Watermelons
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Sweet, refreshing watermelon is a favorite summertime treat, but cooler-than-normal temperatures this spring have left South Carolina’s watermelon crop without the heat to fully flourish.
Bryant Huggins Is Winner Of The 4-H Small Garden Project
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Bryant Huggins is the winner of the Cloverbud division in the 4-H small garden project.
John Rowell Grows Great Garden
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JOHN ROWELL of Little Rock is shown with his garden. He grows corn, green Lima beans, potatoes, cucumbers, Dixie Lee peas, and black-eyed peas.