South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Post

Attention Farmers Market Managers! In an effort to assure the continued safety of livestock, pets, and companion animals in South Carolina, we are reaching out to farmers markets across the state to ensure that all vendors wishing to sell livestock and pet food products obtain the proper registration for each product before selling to the general public. To make sure that all commercial animal feed products sold at farmers markets are registered with SCDA prior to the sale of the product(s), we ask for your collaboration in conveying this information to your vendors. The registration application, along with a list of frequently asked questions, is available here: https://lnkd.in/eY4xw6RM

The SC Department of Agriculture is looking for a top-notch Administrative Coordinator for retail food safety! Do you excel at customer service? Do you like to conduct research on various topics? Are you a master proof-reader? Are you looking for an environment where no two days are alike? If so, this could be the position for you! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eJZTxhbK

Be on the lookout for new changes coming to retail food safety! On July 1st, SCDA will take over the regulation of retail food safety, milk and dairy, ice, and beverage manufacturing! While the laws will remain the same, you’ll see some changes in the retail food safety division. For the full breakdown head to https://lnkd.in/eS-WueMh We look forward to this addition to our consumer protection services. 

Attention Columbia farmers! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing a new urban county committee (COC) in Columbia, S.C., joining 26 other cities across the country with a committee focused on the delivery of USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs to urban producers. County committee members make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally, and this new urban county committee in Columbia is part of USDA’s broad support for urban and innovative agriculture.

A new issue of our newsletter, From the Field is here! This month, we bring you a story about a new cut flower co-op, the latest ag news, and more! Check it out and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eQQeXMey

Another Career Opportunity at the SC Dept. of Agriculture! #Hiring a Director of Finance and Administration to serve as the lead fiscal manager for $31 million in funds and manage a great team! Check out the full job posting and apply online at https://lnkd.in/eq5zFRQ

We are #Hiring for multiple positions at the South Carolina State Farmers Market and Pee Dee State Farmers Market! Do you enjoy working outdoors, and meeting great people? if so check out the great opportunities at our markets here: https://lnkd.in/eCdEBkyi

Only a few days left to apply to the 2024 South Carolina Commissioner's School for Agriculture! This summer program is a great opportunity for high school students in 10th or 11th grade with an interest in pursuing a college degree related to agriculture and natural resources. https://lnkd.in/gyb33NRK