Classifieds, News, Business and Events in Dillon County, South Carolina
Classifieds, News, Business and Events in Dillon County, South Carolina
Admin 2The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Carolina held a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) workshop for conservation partners March 22 at the South Carolina Farm Bureau Building in Cayce.
Admin 2roviding the citizens with food, fiber, and fuel is the job that farmers all across the United States and right here in Dillon County are committed to doing each day.
Admin 2A record number of attendees met recently for the 2016 South Carolina Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Conference. Dillon County residents Kate Allen and Caleb Miller were among the more than 200 young farmers and ranchers who traveled to Clemson University to network, to become better leaders in their communities, and to share their experiences within the agriculture industry.
Admin 2Jim McColl of Little Rock and David Owens of Mullins were elected to the local board at the Southern States Annual Membership Meeting of the Little Rock Plant held at Shuler’s Barbecue in Latta on January 26, 2016.
Admin 2Like most commodity crops in South Carolina, soybeans took a soaking in 2015, hanging helplessly from their stems above ground that was too saturated for heavy harvest equipment to navigate.
Admin 2Corn growers in South Carolina escaped the wrath of early October’s epic rainfall, but the damage had already been done. Long before the brutal storm released its first drop, a severe summer drought and accompanying heat wave scorched cornfields throughout most of the state.
Admin 2The annual Farm-City Banquet was held on Monday. After a morning tour, participants returned to the City of Dillon Wellness Center where they enjoyed a hot dog luncheon and awards were presented.
Admin 2Youth from Dillon County and the Pee Dee Region had the opportunity to showcase their 4-H projects at the Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair.
Admin 2Clemson University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences and the board of directors of the Agricultural Alumni Organization are seeking nominations of outstanding alumni for three significant awards including the Professional Achievement Award, the Distinguished Service Award and the Young Alumni Award.
Admin 2Robert and Shirley Coleman have been operating their family farm, located at 2533 Centerville Road, Latta, for 54 years. They hope to see their farm continue to operate for years to come.
