Category: General
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Is Your Business Having Cash Flow Problems due to COVID-19?
From Clemson Agribusiness Associate Steve Richards. The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act has been in the news recently. You may have heard stories about emergency loans, cash for individuals, and cash for small businesses. While the details are still being hammered out in Washington, these are some steps you can take right…
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COVID-19 Protective Measures for U-Pick Farms
From Clemson Food Safety Agent, Chad Carter. Chad has also distributed these plans (Handwashing_station_instructions-1) for constructing handwashing stations for field workers and U-pick customers. As COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) is being monitored across the State of South Carolina, growers have questions as to whether to continue operations, especially at U-Pick farms. The Food and Agriculture Organization…
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Input Needed for Produce Marketing Research
From Clemson Extension Vegetable Specialist Dr. Brian Ward: Do you hate when you have to fill an order with specific beet size requirements? Is it a lifesaver when a customer picks up produce from your farm? Researchers at Cornell University want your help in answering these questions and others relating to how you make marketing…
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Private Pesticide License Block Ends 12/31/19
As of today (11/1/19), there are only two months remaining in the current private pesticide license block. The block ends on 12/31/19. This means private applicators have until the end of December to earn the 5 pesticide credits (CEUs) needed to renew their licenses. To check the number of credits you have, visit the Department…
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SC Farmers Can Help Report Drought Conditions
No one keeps a closer eye on the weather and understands the impacts of drought more than farmers. Therefore, the US Drought Monitor is seeking help from farmers in reporting drought conditions. See the handout below and access the mobile friendly survey sight here. View the PDF with working links here: USDM DroughtImpactReporter SC flyer
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Charleston Grower Sidi Limehouse Named 2019 Swisher Sweets SC Farmer of the Year
Charleston produce grower Sidi Limehouse will represent South Carolina in the Swisher Sweets Farmer of the Year award program at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moutlrie, GA in October. Sidi grows and sells a variety of produce as well as cut flowers and a number of value added products. He is active in land conservation…
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