Category: Agriculture

News of interest to the Dillon County, SC, farming community

Growing Your Own Fresh And Nutritious Vegetables

Raising your own fresh and nutritious vegetables this season does not always require a large plot of land in the back yard; vegetable gardening in containers is becoming a more common occurrence in our society.  Container gardening serves as an excellent method for growing that is simple and effective.  

Dillon Farmer Directs Donation To Humane Society

The Humane Society of Dillon County has received a $2,500 donation from Glassdrum Farms and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The organization plans to use the donation to purchase medicine to treat up to 40 cats and dogs for a skin disease known as mange.

Young Farmers Hold Inaugural Meeting

The Lake View Chapter of Young Farmers held its inaugural meeting on January 26, 2015, in the Lake View High School Cafeteria.

State Agriculture and Forestry Industries Have $41.7 Billion Economic Impact (with video)

South Carolina agriculture and forestry have grown 23 percent since 2006 to have an annual economic impact of $41.7 billion and support 212,000 jobs. (WITH VIDEO)

Miller Attends Young Farmer And Rancher Conference

A record number of attendees met recently for the annual South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (SCFB) Young Farmer and Rancher Conference.

Wildcats Take Third Place in Farm Bureau Classic

The Dillon Wildcats finished in third place in the Farm Bureau Classic boys basketball tournament in Chesterfield, SC, last week.

Scholarship Fund Available To Students Pursuing Agriculture-Focused Associate’s Degree

In 2013, Southern States Cooperative and John Deere Financial established a scholarship fund available to rising college sophomores pursuing an associate’s degree with a focus on agriculture.

East Students Learn About Soil

Angela Baker with the Dillon Soil and Water Conservation District came and spoke to second grade classes at East Elementary about plants and the importance they have in our lives.  

Allen Selected As Pee Dee District Vice-President

Keith Allen of Dillon County was elected as the new Pee Dee District Vice-President Dec. 7 at the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s 71st annual meeting in Myrtle Beach.

Dillon Mayor Proclaims Arbor Day

Dillon Mayor Todd Davis has proclaimed Arbor Day in the City of Dillon.