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“We’ve had an upswing in membership since COVID.” Of course, things are still difficult for farmers, including those that make money off agritourism. Old McCaskill Farm’s 2019 Fall Family Farm Day drew almost 4,000 people in one day – but this year, Kathy McCaskill felt she had to cancel both her spring and fall events. “Even though we’re an open-air environment, 4,000 is still too many people,” notes the Rembert, SC farmer. Instead, she’s hosted some smaller events, asking for donations rather than the usual admission fee. She opens her farm store each Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and serves lunch on Fridays. She’s also signed up with Harvest Hosts, a website that helps people find scenic places – like farms – to park their RVs for a night. Other farms have found ways to adapt to the online world of COVID-19. McLeod Farms, for example, created a Virtual Pumpkin Field Trip and posted it to YouTube. The video includes a walkthrough of the farm’s pumpkin patch, storytime, and a lesson on farming methods used at the farm. Schools can even order pumpkins from the farm so their students can make a hands-on connection to the virtual field trip. Many farms have moved to online ticket sales, with some requiring timed admission to avoid crowding, says Moore. She expects online ticketing to remain an important part of agritourism even after the pandemic. Through it all, Denver Downs’ Davis says she’s tried to adapt and keep moving. “We try to stay positive during all this,” Davis says. “A lot of times in agriculture things are out of your control, so you stay with what you can control.” When the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in early 2020, Denver Downs Farm had to cancel its annual Easter egg hunt and other spring events. By fall, though, things had changed. With COVID- 19 protocols that included masked employees, temperature checks, and a sanitation crew that cleans high-contact surfaces throughout the day, Denver Downs opened its farm for seasonal activities including a corn maze, pumpkin patch and pig races. “This fall we were not expecting that many people to want to check out the farm,” says Catherine Davis, co-owner of Denver Downs, a century farm in Anderson. “We were very surprised and happy when people really did show up.” In the early days of the pandemic, like nearly all businesses, agritourism farms took a hit. Schools closed, cancelling the weekday field trips that bring in revenue and young visitors to learn about farming. Some U-pick berry farms opened while others remained closed, reflecting early uncertainty about the best ways to protect against the virus. Large events were restricted by the order of the governor. But as the pandemic wore on, South Carolinians began to seek out agritourism activities. And farms began to find ways to safely invite people onto their properties. “I think people are realizing they can get outside,” says Jackie Moore, director of the South Carolina Agritourism Association. “I think people are finding out how much fun it is.” Her organization is actually growing, Moore notes: MARKET BULLETIN South Carolina Department of Agriculture Est. 1913 Vol. 94 • Num. 23 December 10, 2020 COMMISSIONER’S CORNER HUGH E. WEATHERS SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE H ard to believe 2020 is drawing to a close. Most years, when you look back over the preceding 12 months, there are lots of themes and events that stick out. In 2020, COVID is pretty much the story. Somehow it will be a relief just to see 2021 on the calendar. But 2020 has been a rich year nonetheless. From steak to paper towels, the average American learned a lot about the efficiencies and challenges of the agricultural supply chain. Farmers market attendance is up, and people are searching out local food to support farmers and their communities. It will be interesting to watch what I hope will be a positive post-COVID impact for agriculture. We’ve all had to adapt, in big ways and small. I’ll give you a small example: I was invited to sing at the Governor’s Carolighting, the annual kickoff to the holiday season at the South Carolina State House. This year, attendance was already capped due to the coronavirus – and then bad weather threatened the outdoor event. But this is an important event for South Carolinians, and it seemed especially important this year. So we adapted, and moved the FAREWELL TO 2020 DURING PANDEMIC, AGRITOURISM FARMS GET CREATIVE BY EVA MOORE event inside, and it came off well. SCETV broadcast it on air and online for everyone to enjoy. This year we’ve also learned that some things don’t change. Like the grit and resilience of farmers, or the generosity of our neighbors. That generosity made our Farmers to Food Banks program a great success, distributing some 20,000 boxes of fresh produce to South Carolina families. After the holidays, January marks the beginning of “meeting season,” as I like to call it. Agricultural organizations like to hold their annual meetings at the beginning of the year, but with the pandemic still going on – and in some places, getting worse – many are holding meetings online or have cancelled them altogether. I’ll miss the chance to see farmers gathered together at these meetings. We’ve all gotten used to Zoom gatherings, but they’re just not the same. For now, my wish is for you and your family to have a Merry Christmas! And with the Advent season upon us, I hope that you experience hope, love, joy, and peace to the fullest. I hope the New Year brings health and stability to this world that we share – and to your little corner of it. A screenshot from McLeod Farms’ Virtual Pumpkin Field Trip, available at macspride.com/virtual-field-trips Denver Downs’ pumpkin patch drew people seeking outdoor fun during COVID-19. Photo courtesy Denver Downs.

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  • “We’ve had an upswing in membership since COVID.”

    Of course, things are still difficult for farmers, including those that make money off agritourism.

    Old McCaskill Farm’s 2019 Fall Family Farm Day drew almost 4,000 people in one day – but this year, Kathy McCaskill felt she had to cancel both her spring and fall events.

    “Even though we’re an open-air environment, 4,000 is still too many people,” notes the Rembert, SC farmer. Instead, she’s hosted some smaller events, asking for donations rather than the usual admission fee. She opens her farm store each Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and serves lunch on Fridays. She’s also signed up with Harvest Hosts, a website that helps people find scenic places – like farms – to park their RVs for a night.

    Other farms have found ways to adapt to the online world of COVID-19. McLeod Farms, for example, created a Virtual Pumpkin Field Trip and posted it to YouTube. The video includes a walkthrough of the farm’s pumpkin patch, storytime, and a lesson on farming methods used at the farm. Schools can even order pumpkins from the farm so their students can make a hands-on connection to the virtual field trip.

    Many farms have moved to online ticket sales, with some requiring timed admission to avoid crowding, says Moore. She expects online ticketing to remain an important part of agritourism even after the pandemic.

    Through it all, Denver Downs’ Davis says she’s tried to adapt and keep moving.

    “We try to stay positive during all this,” Davis says. “A lot of times in agriculture things are out of your control, so you stay with what you can control.”

    When the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in early 2020, Denver Downs Farm had to cancel its annual Easter egg hunt and other spring events.

    By fall, though, things had changed. With COVID-19 protocols that included masked employees, temperature checks, and a sanitation crew that cleans high-contact surfaces throughout the day, Denver Downs opened its farm for seasonal activities including a corn maze, pumpkin patch and pig races.

    “This fall we were not expecting that many people to want to check out the farm,” says Catherine

    Davis, co-owner of Denver Downs, a century farm in Anderson. “We were very surprised and happy when people really did show up.”

    In the early days of the pandemic, like nearly all businesses, agritourism farms took a hit. Schools closed, cancelling the weekday field trips that bring in revenue and young visitors to learn about farming. Some U-pick berry farms opened while others remained closed, reflecting early uncertainty about the best ways to protect against the virus. Large events were restricted by the order of the governor.

    But as the pandemic wore on, South Carolinians began to seek out agritourism activities. And farms began to find ways to safely invite people onto their properties.

    “I think people are realizing they can get outside,” says Jackie Moore, director of the South Carolina Agritourism Association. “I think people are finding out how much fun it is.”

    Her organization is actually growing, Moore notes:

    M A R K E T B U L L E T I NSouth Carolina Department of Agriculture

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    Vol. 94 • Num. 23 December 10, 2020

    COMMISS IONER ’SCORNERH U G H E . W E AT H E R S

    SOUTH CAROLINACOMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

    Hard to believe 2020 is drawing to a close. Most years, when you look back over the preceding 12 months, there are lots of themes and events that stick out. In 2020, COVID is pretty much the story. Somehow it will be a relief just to see 2021 on the calendar.But 2020 has been a rich year nonetheless. From steak to paper towels, the average American learned a lot about the efficiencies and challenges of the agricultural supply chain. Farmers market attendance is up, and people are searching out local food to support farmers and their communities. It will be interesting to watch what I hope will be a positive post-COVID impact for agriculture.We’ve all had to adapt, in big ways and small. I’ll give you a small example: I was invited to sing at the Governor’s Carolighting, the annual kickoff to the holiday season at the South Carolina State House. This year, attendance was already capped due to the coronavirus – and then bad weather threatened the outdoor event. But this is an important event for South Carolinians, and it seemed especially important this year. So we adapted, and moved the

    FAREWELL TO 2020

    DURING PANDEMIC, AGRITOURISM FARMS GET CREATIVE

    B Y E V A M O O R E

    event inside, and it came off well. SCETV broadcast it on air and online for everyone to enjoy.This year we’ve also learned that some things don’t change. Like the grit and resilience of farmers, or the generosity of our neighbors. That generosity made our Farmers to Food Banks program a great success, distributing some 20,000 boxes of fresh produce to South Carolina families.After the holidays, January marks the beginning of “meeting season,” as I like to call it. Agricultural organizations like to hold their annual meetings at the beginning of the year, but with the pandemic still going on – and in some places, getting worse – many are holding meetings online or have cancelled them altogether. I’ll miss the chance to see farmers gathered together at these meetings. We’ve all gotten used to Zoom gatherings, but they’re just not the same.For now, my wish is for you and your family to have a Merry Christmas! And with the Advent season upon us, I hope that you experience hope, love, joy, and peace to the fullest. I hope the New Year brings health and stability to this world that we share – and to your little corner of it.

    A screenshot from McLeod Farms’ Virtual Pumpkin Field Trip, available at macspride.com/virtual-field-trips

    Denver Downs’ pumpkin patch drew people seeking outdoor fun during COVID-19. Photo courtesy Denver Downs.

    http://www.macspride.com/virtual-field-trips

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    Claxton's AuctionDecember 12 & 19 • 11 amEvery Saturday. Equine, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, camelots, ratites, poultry, and small animals.18627 Low Country Hwy, RuffinContact: William Claxton843-909-4285 • [email protected]

    More Bull for Your Buck SaleJanuary 16 • 10 am – 3 pmAnnual production sale featuring over 40 Red Angus bulls and approximately 25-30 registered and commercial heifers.Bull Hill Red Angus Ranch1986 Trinity Church Road, Gray CourtContact: Raymond Prescott864-981-2080 • [email protected]

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    18th Annual Charolais Source Bull SaleDecember 12 • 12 – 3 pm35+bulls, bred and open heifers. This is our 18th year selling Charolais Bulls – good, dependable bulls for great performance out of AI stock.Chester Livestock Auction2531 Lancaster Hwy,ChesterContact: Tommy Wilks843-307-0323 • [email protected]/chester-livestock-exchange-inc-275689428679

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    2nd Annual Yuletide Unicorn Christmas Festival with Santa ClauseThrough December 20Fri – Sat 11 am – 4 pm | Sun 1 – 4 pmCome make a wish on a unicorn, visit with Santa, and enjoy some Christmas fun. Visit with our adorable miniature foals and ponies, donkeys, and goats. Play games, listen to music, and bring the whole family to get those card pictures taken around the farm! Roast a marshmallow, eat a yummy eggnog donut, jump on the bounce house, and hold a sweet chicken. Event goes rain or shine. Tickets are $10 per person; babies under 2 years old are free.Hidden Pasture Farm245 Little Virginia Road, Fountain Inn864-477-9284hiddenpasture.com

    Christmas Farm DayDecember 12 • 10 amCome see the animals, get your Christmas shopping done with some of the best local artisans, and enjoy a food truck w lunch. Santa Claus will show up for the kiddos. Grab a freshly brewed cup of artisan coffee to keep warm.Thames Farm3510 Catawba River Road, Fort [email protected]

    Winter Yoga at the Dairy BarnDecember 15, 22, & 29 • 6:15 pmThese classes will focus on bringing awareness to the mind, body, and breath through a variety of yoga poses. Emphasis on alignment and self-awareness for a safe practice. Develop and maintain strength, flexibility and balance for your health and well-being. All are welcome, from beginners to seasoned yogis! Registration not required. $10 per class, $5 discount for members. Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat and water. Programs are rain or shine, except for severe weather. If we cancel, we will notify members via website and social media.Anne Springs Close Greenway2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort [email protected]

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    The Market will come alive with the sounds and smells of Christmas.Trees, wreaths, greenery, and specialty gifts items will be available along with our regular seasonal products such as pecans, fruits, and holiday vegetables.

    Dolce Vita FarmsThrough December 24Christmas Trees are ready for the 2020 Holiday Season! We have Carolina Sapphire and Blue Ice Cypress trees. Both of them have beautiful shape, color, and fragrance. The trees range in height and price from 6’ to 9’, $85 to $165. We also have smaller trees for tabletops, entry accents, and small spaces. Please contact us to schedule a visit.Dolce Vita Farms 1715 Congress Road, Eastover803-238-1406 • [email protected]

    Johnson Family Farms ChristmasDecember 12 • 10 am – 4 pmIt’s that time of year again for the 3rd Annual Christmas in the Forest! It will be a great time for you and your family. Hayrides, hot chocolate, and Santa! Come catch a breath of fresh air and support all our local vendor friends.Johnson Family Farms10882 Highway 17 N, McClellanville843-834-2095facebook.com/Johnson-Family-Farms-268881016466837

    Cidermosa SundaysDecember 13 & 20 • 12 – 5 pmJoin us at The Cider Bar for Cidermosa Sundays! Warm Cider Donuts and fresh made Cidermosas make for a great end to the weekend.Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill1860 Black Hwy, York803-684-0690windyhillorchard.comfacebook.com/windyhillcider

    Grand Illumination And DinnerDecember 17 – 19 • 6 – 8 pmJoin actors in period costume as they take you back to the Christmas of 1782. This lively event celebrates the return of Arthur Middleton from Philadelphia, the end of the Revolutionary War in the South, and the departure of the British troops from Charleston. Guests will feast on early American cuisine from the colonial period in the Pavilion following the presentation. Torch-lit gardens, warm fires, dramatic scenes and presentations, and a chef and attendant served buffet will make Grand Illumination a memorable part of your holiday season. $69/adults, $25/children ages 6-13. No charge for ages 5 and under.Middleton Place4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston843-556-6020 • [email protected]

    SC Association of Farmers Markets Annual ConferenceJanuary 12, 2021 • 9 am – 3 pmThis free conference is for anyone interested in starting or enhancing their community's farmers market. Topics: Cottage Laws/Regulations, State level Grant Writing, Online Markets/SC food hub, SC Meat and Poultry Inspection, Youth in Agriculture (Eat Smart/Move More HYPE), Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Healthy Bucks and SNAP. Also, Roundtable Discussions: Market Safety & Health Conditions “being proactive”, New & Beginning Farmers and COVID-19 survey, current events (Farm Bill, BLM), Farmers Markets and Social Media. For more information and to register for the zoom link, visit our website.Online via ZoomContact: Jackie [email protected]

    Christmas on the FarmDecember 19 • 10 am – 4 pmWelcome to 2020 Christmas on the Farm. Our last event of the year. Come and enjoy vendors. Horseback rides. Archery games. And a special guest. Last minute Christmas shopping. Time with family and so much more.Penny Family Farm4655 Cureton Ferry Road, [email protected]/Pennyfamilyfarmfans

    A Walterboro Christmas Carol, circa 1880December 17 • 7 – 8 pmPublished in The Colleton Democrat the Christmas of 1880, “The Christmas Carol” was a tongue-in-cheek poem describing the businesses and businessmen of downtown Walterboro during the holiday season. From the Ancient Bazaar to Klein’s Drug Store, the poem is a delightful romp through the business district of the late 19th century. Experience the reveal of the poem for the first time since its publication 140 years ago with Walterboro Historian Elizabeth Laney, as well as learn what else local papers of the 1870’s and 1880’s reveal about the holiday season in our town.Colleton Museum & Farmers Market506 E Washington Street, Walterboro843-549-2303facebook.com/colletonmuseum.farmersmarket.1

    Christmas CarolokeDecember 13 • 2 – 5 pmCome join us for a Christmas Caroloke event, featuring DJ 2Tops! (Don't worry, song choices are not limited to just Christmas carols.) Also on-site we welcome for the first time, Chef on the Run food truck, serving up authentic Mediterranean dishes (for purchase only). And no Christmas get-together would be complete without the traditional ugly Christmas sweater contest, with a prize for the ugliest! No outside alcohol or food is permitted on-site. Tastings not available during events.Old Rock Quarry Winery620 Old Rock Quarry Road (Lawerence Rd), Enoree864-969-9566oldrockquarrywinery.com

    Wash DayDecember 29 • 9 am – 3 pmExperience life on a family farm from 1900–1955. Visitors are invited to see how clothes would be washed before the use of modern appliances. This program is free and open to all ages.L.W. Paul Living History Farm2279 Harris Shortcut Road, Conway843-365-3596horrycountymuseum.org

    Boondock Farms VendorCraft FairDecember 12 • 10 am – 2 pmJoin us every Second Saturday as we host a vendor craft fair, food truck, and live music on the farm. Self guided tours of the gardens available.Boondock Farms755 Foreman Street, Jackson706-589-4920boondockfarms.comfacebook.com/boondockfarmstead

    Happy Holidays MarketDecember 12 • 10 am – 3 pmJoin us for our Happy Holidays Market and shop with a wide variety of vendors featuring pasture-raised meats, locally grown veggies & fruits, fresh pecans, local honey, artisan coffee, gourmet cheesecakes, baked sweet treats, organic pet treats, kettle corn, handmade soaps, handmade handbags, CBD oil, wool blankets, frozen meals to go, collard egg rolls, dips, food trucks, PLUS Scentsy, Mary Kay, Paparazzi Jewelry, linens, painted ornaments and much more!Kershaw County Farmers Market906 Broad Street, Camden803-220-4160facebook.com/KCFMMarket

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    PERONE'S KITCHEN, LLCVince Perone's gourmet Italian marinara sauce, spice blends864-607-5246

    POPPA D'S FARM LLCSauces, chutneys803-341-5723

    PORZIO'S, LLCHandcrafted pizza, pasta sauce912-713-8833 • porzios.com

    RED BONE ALLEY FOODS, LLCSauces, marinades, condiments843-673-9584 • redbonefoods.com

    TAVI, LLCAll purpose condiment803-732-5527 • tavis4in1.com

    MOD SQUAD MARTHAMod Squad Martha products are flavorful, versatile, and gluten and preservative free. From dressing a quick salad to a delicious finishing sauce for vegetables, meats, and fish, the vinaigrettes and marinade can be used in a multitude of ways.615-476-3696 • modsquadmartha.com

    Looking for gifts this holiday season? Check out what the South Carolina Specialty Food Association’s members have to offer.

    The South Carolina Specialty Food Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes specialty food products and serves its members through education, networking and other activities. Association members must also be members of the Certified South Carolina program, SCDA’s branding program for South Carolina produce and products.

    From hot sauces to heirloom grains, members sell products that capture the diversity of South Carolina’s regions and traditions.

    Visit shoplocalsc.org to buy products from these vendors or to find out more about the association.

    TASTEE TREATSTastee Treats offers delicious Charleston chews, jams, preserves, and syrups all influenced by their rich Gullah heritage from the Lowcountry of South Carolina.843-906-7473 • tasteetreats-sc.com

    BOWENS ISLAND RESTAURANTAn island, a restaurant, a state of mind. Bowens Island has been a locally and family owned seafood restaurant since 1946 and continues to be a Lowcountry institution, selling their signature cocktail sauce.843-795-2757 • bowensisland.com

    http://abbottfarmsonline.comhttp://blueflour.comhttp://calliesbiscuits.comhttp://greyghostbakery.comhttp://oldecolonybakery.comhttp://piescakessmore.comhttp://thesweetery.comhttp://bezzieshomestylefoods.comhttp://redheadrub.comhttp://freemansbbqsauce.comhttp://gourmetwarehouse.nethttp://inmanspecialtyfoods.comhttp://krazyksbbqsauce.comhttp://williesrubbins.comhttp://acebasincocktailco.comhttps://charlestonteagarden.com/http://chatterboxcoldbrew.comhttp://chattoogabellefarm.comhttp://coastalcoffeeroasters.comhttp://charlestonwine.comhttp://hymanvineyards.comhttp://ironbrewcoffee.comhttp://oliverpluff.comhttp://seasidegrown.comhttps://www.sugartitmoonshine.com/http://windyhillorchard.comhttp://bluemoonsc.comhttp://burntandsalty.comhttp://foodforthesouthernsoul.comhttp://lilliesofcharleston.comhttp://lowcountryoliveoil.comhttp://mothershuckersauce.comhttp://olindacharlestonblend.comhttp://pepperpotions.comhttp://porzios.comhttp://redbonefoods.comhttp://tavis4in1.comhttp://modsquadmartha.comhttp://shoplocalsc.orghttp://tasteetreats-sc.comhttp://bowensisland.com

  • 5M A R K E T B U L L E T I N

    SPLIT CREEK FARM, LLCArtisan goat cheeses, raw goats milk, yogurt, fudge864-287-3921 • splitcreek.com

    JA M S / J E L L I E S / F R U I T S / V E G E TA B L E S

    ADAMS APPLE EATABLESApple butter, apple pie jam803-446-7286 • adamsappleeatables.com

    BEE WELL HONEY FARMHoney, natural beauty products, essential oils, bee supplies, organic beef, dairy, eggs, gifts864-898-5122 / 864-397-5300 • beewellhoneyfarm.com

    BELUE FARMSGrass-fed beef, strawberries, peaches, other vegetables864-578-0446 • beluefarms.com

    BUSY BEE HONEYLocal raw wildflower honey803-957-3295

    CANEBRAKE FARMSalsa, relish, pickled veggies, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, fresh produce803-275-7237

    MCLEOD FARMSPeaches, strawberries, blackberries, grapes, pumpkins843-335-8335 • macspride.com

    SALLIE'S GREATESTHerbal fruit jams, simple syrups803-823-9075 • salliesgreatest.com

    THE CAROLINA HONEY BEE COMPANYHoney and hive products864-610-2337 • carolinahoneybeecompany.com

    THE PEACH STANDStrawberries, peaches, blackberries, vegetables, SC products803-547-7563 • peachstand.com

    N U T S / F LO U R / R I C E

    ACE BASIN MILLINGGrits, cornmeal, shrimp and grits mix, fish breader, chicken breader, she crab soup mix843-835-5050

    ADLUH/ALLEN BROTHERS MILLING COMPANYFlour, cornmeal, breaders, bakery mixes, stone ground grits803-779-2460 • adluh.com

    CAROLINA PLANTATION RICEWhite and brown aromatic rice, grits, cow peas, Charleston or Carolina Gold rice843-393-1812 • carolinaplantationrice.com

    CONGAREE MILLING COMPANYWhole grain, fresh milled maize products803-269-3833 • thecongareemillingcompany.com

    GEECHIE BOY MILLHeirloom varieties of grits and cornmeal, popcorn, farro, Sea Island red peas, benne843-209-5220 • geechieboymill.com

    GILLESPIE'S PEANUTSAssorted roasted flavored peanuts843-383-4707 • rogersbrosfarm.com

    GOLDEN KERNEL PECAN COMPANYPecan processors803-823-2311 • goldenkernel.com

    SAVOR THE FLAVORGourmet rice, grits mixes803-795-8810 • savortheflavorsc.com

    P R OT E I N / M E AT

    THE CRAB CAKE LADY COMPANYSeafood products, sauces, dips, soups 843-651-5707 • thecrabcakelady.com

    S P I C E S / S E A S O N I N G S

    CHARLESTON SPICE COMPANYOrganic hand blended herb and spice blends843-830-1004 • charlestonspice.com

    CHEF BELINDAChef Belinda Spices, artisan spice blends803-552-6450 • chefbelinda.com

    IVIVA LIFE, LLCEdible fine and coarse Himalayan salt864-663-1845 • ivivalife.com

    LEE'S SOUTHERN SEASONINGSGourmet seasonings, sauces, salsas803-645-4345 • leesrubs.com

    SEA ISLAND COASTAL PRODUCTSSeasoning salt803-233-4857

    S W E E T S / C A N DY

    AGAPE CHOCOLATE COMPANY, LLCChocolate bars803-716-8353 • agapechocolates.com

    CHOCOLATES AND SWEETSConfections, hand-made chocolates, artisan truffles843-540-2565 • chocolatesandsweets.com

    ISLAND FUDGE SHOPPEFudge, chocolate candies, South Carolina pralines, novelty chocolates843-842-4280 • islandfudge.com

    K & K GOURMET SWEETSAlfajores, chacotejas, pecan bites, coconut macaroons803-608-6778 • kkgourmetsweets.com

    LOWCOUNTRY BRITTLES, LLCNut brittle843-628-9367

    NANA'S CAROLINA PRALINESPraline candy864-281-9944

    PECAN YUMMIESPecan yummies888-269-9853 • pecanyummies.com

    SODA CITY GOURMET CANDY, LLCPeanut brittle, pecan brittle, pecan toffee, coffee toffee, Himalayan salt toffee, sunflower seed brittle, mini pecan toffee pound cakes, cookies803-622-5969 • sodacitycandy.com

    STATE STREET SNACKSSpecialty caramel popcorn803-957-6801 • statestreetsnacks.com

    THE NUT HOUSE AND COUNTRY MARKETPecan products, Yon Family Farms beef, Hickory Hill Milk, Clemson Blue Cheese, specialty food items803-685-5335 • nuthouseandcountrymarket.com

    VILLA TRONCO SALAD DRESSINGItalian salad dressing803-256-7677 • villatronco.com

    WARRANT MAN PEPPER CO. LLCHot sauces produced with the Carolina Reaper Pepper as the base ingredient843-580-8993 • warrantmanpepperco.com

    CO N V E N I E N C E / S N AC K S

    CAROLINA KERNELSGourmet popcorn, mini-donuts, concession food803-851-6195 • carolinakernels.com

    CHARLESTON SPECIALTY FOODSCookies, grits, rice, beans843-744-8991 • charlestonspecialtyfoods.com

    CHARLESTOWNE KETTLE CORN, LLCBoiled and fried peanuts, kettle corn843-814-8799 • mikespeanuts.net

    FAITHFUL FOODS, INC.SC Certified Southern gourmet mixes, rices, soups, dips, salsas, fudge, pralines, private labeling, school and nonprofit fundraising products, gift baskets803-957-3602 • faithfulfoods.com

    LOWCOUNTRY KETTLE POTATO CHIPS LLCHandmade kettle cooked potato chips843-729-6509 • lowcountrykettle.com

    PALMETTO KETTLE CORNSmall batch kettle corn843-415-5379 • palmettokettlecorn.com

    TRIO SPECIALTY FOODSMcLib's Southern dumplings864-646-3033 • mclibs.com

    DA I RY P R O D U C T S

    CHARLESTON ARTISAN CHEESEHOUSEArtisan cheeses, cream cheeses, gift baskets843-608-9118 • charlestoncheesehouse.com

    CLEMSON UNIVERSITYClemson blue cheese and dressing, Clemson's Best gourmet ice cream803-275-6141 • clemson.edu/bluecheese

    EPWORTH ICE CREAM COMPANYSpecialty ice cream803-403-3388 • epworthicecream.org

    HICKORY HILL MILK, LLCWhole, chocolate, buttermilk803-275-6141 • hickoryhillmilk.com

    LOWCOUNTRY CREAMERYWhole milk, whole chocolate milk, non-fat cultured buttermilk, greek yogurts, crème fraiche803-924-2201 • lowcountrycreamery.com

    NELLIE T'SNellie T's gourmet pimento cheeses, nut butters, pralines, Ted's Tea864-640-9133 • nelliets.com

    S H O P L O C A L S C . O R G

    ELJAY FOODS, LLCJust as each grain of sand on our beautiful beaches differs, so do each of our hand crafted pretzels. We take pride in every twist, bun, and stick we create, and hold the highest of standards to the quality we deliver.843-314-3212 • eljaypretzels.com

    HOLMES SWEET HOMEHolmes Sweet Home showcases a delectable Artisan Sweet Caramel Sauce and delicious Gourmet Nut Brittles sure to please any sweet tooth.760-779-3387 • holmessweets.com

    http://splitcreek.comhttp://adamsappleeatables.comhttp://beewellhoneyfarm.comhttp://beluefarms.comhttp://macspride.comhttp://salliesgreatest.comhttp://carolinahoneybeecompany.comhttp://peachstand.comhttp://adluh.comhttp://carolinaplantationrice.comhttp://thecongareemillingcompany.comhttp://geechieboymill.comhttp://rogersbrosfarm.comhttp://goldenkernel.comhttp://savortheflavorsc.comhttp://thecrabcakelady.comhttp://charlestonspice.comhttp://chefbelinda.comhttp://ivivalife.comhttp://leesrubs.comhttp://agapechocolates.comhttp://chocolatesandsweets.comhttps://islandfudge.com/http://kkgourmetsweets.comhttp://pecanyummies.comhttp://sodacitycandy.comhttp://statestreetsnacks.comhttp://nuthouseandcountrymarket.comhttp://villatronco.comhttp://warrantmanpepperco.comhttp://carolinakernels.comhttp://charlestonspecialtyfoods.comhttp://mikespeanuts.nethttp://faithfulfoods.comhttp://lowcountrykettle.comhttp://palmettokettlecorn.comhttp://mclibs.comhttp://charlestoncheesehouse.comhttp://clemson.edu/bluecheesehttp://epworthicecream.orghttp://hickoryhillmilk.comhttp://lowcountrycreamery.comhttp://nelliets.comhttp://eljaypretzels.comhttp://holmessweets.com

  • 6M A R K E T B U L L E T I N

    F A R M L A B O R

    NOTICES ARE ACCEPTED FOR AGRICULTURAL WORK ONLY AND NOT FOR HOUSEWORK, NURSING, OR COMPANIONSHIP NEEDS.

    F A R M L A N D

    FARM L AND MUST BE OFFERED FOR SALE BY THE OWNER, NOT AN AGENT. TRACTS MUST BE AT

    LEAST 5 ACRES UNDER CULTIVATION, TIMBER, OR PASTURE. OUT-OF-STATE OWNERS — NOT REAL ESTATE AGENTS — MAY NOW SUBMIT ADS FOR

    L AND IN SOUTH CAROLINA .

    A Q U A C U L T U R E

    C A T T L E

    BLUEGILL40¢; Bass, $2; Catfish, $1; Grass Carp, $10; Minnows, $20; Trout, $2; Tiger Bass, $2; Hybrid, $2; delDerek LongNewberry803-276-2070

    SHADfor ponds, $1–$5; Bream, 35¢–$3; Bass, $1–$10; Catfish, $1–$3; Crappie, $1–$3Cannon TaylorNewberry803-276-0853

    F R E S H P R O D U C E

    PRODUCE MUST BE RAW AND NON- PROCESSED. RAW MILK, BUTTER, AND CHEESE PRODUCTS MUST BE PERMITTED BY THE SC DEPT. OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL . AN EGG LICENSE IS NOT

    REQUIRED FOR ON-FARM POINTS OF SALE.

    R E M I N D E R T O A D V E R T I S E R SAds are due by noon (12 pm) on the

    Tuesday after the latest published issue.Any ads received after the deadline will be considered for a subsequent issue.

    BFMSTR BULLS$800–$10,000, depending on age, pedigree & conf; Bfmstr females, $1500+James DychesYork803-230-4952

    50 OPEN 1 Y/O HEFRSAng, Red Ang Cross, 750–800 lbs, +shots, $1200/headC ThrailkillChester803-283-7659

    8 ANG X HEFRS10–12 m/o, $800 each; breed hefrs, 2 y/o, $1500 each; prs, $1200+David WilkersonYork864-838-0095

    REG ANG BULLS11 & 12 m/o, AI Sired by Basin Payweight 1682, qual pedigrees, $2000 & $2500Bruce StuartAiken803-645-0378

    15 HERFRD BULLSLine One & horned, ready to breed, $2000 eachJim DrakeAnderson864-352-3774

    RPLCMNT HEFRS6 bred, $1500 each; 5 weaned, 10–13 m/o, $800 each; Ang prs, $1250+David WilkersonYork803-925-2633

    SG POLLED BULLSdrk red, $1200 firmLeon ShealyLexington803-622-1314

    CALF/COW PRScan sep, various dairy breeds avail, $1100/prCarl SimonAiken803-645-3894

    RED BALANCER BULL16 m/o from reg Gelb sire & Ang/Gelb cow, good dispo, del for fee, photos avail, $900Keith BowersAiken803-640-8697

    SG POLLED BULL16 m/o, $1200Cyril JohnsonAiken803-645-6459

    ANG & SIMANG BULLScomp EPDs & breeding soundness exams, $2500Lloyd BaxleyGeorgetown843-325-8821

    REG BLK ANG BULLFree Spirit b'line, 3 y/o, $1800; reg Blk Ang yrlg cow, $1000Charles MasonLaurens864-680-4948

    BLK BALDIE & HERFRDbull calves, $650+; moreGene McCarthyEdgefield803-278-2274

    REG ANG BULLS(2) 2 y/o, 1500 lbs, $2500+; yrlg comm Bulls Basinpayweight b'lines, $1200+Paul Kicidis Union 864-429-6112

    REG BLK ANG BULLS12 m/o, low BW, sire/dams on site, $1500Doug BlakeGreenville864-918-7480

    BLK ANG BULLSyrlgs & 2 y/o, exc b'lines, good calving ease, $1500+Wesley MillerLexington803-917-1793

    FB BLK ANG BULL12 m/o, $1150; mini Zebu Brahma hefr & bull, 4 y/o, $1500 for prLarry GunterLexington803-532-7394

    20 REG ANG BULLSlow BW, exc EPDs, 2 y/o; rplcmnt hefrs, cow calf prs, $1500+Bobby BakerLancaster803-804-2230

    REG BLK ANG BULLout of Clemson Bull Test, B-12/2016, good EPDs, calves on ground, $1800Gene BolenBarnwell803-266-4363

    BLK ANG BULL & HEFR6 m/o, $850 each; (2) 7 m/o Ang bulls, $950Tim AlexanderPickens864-420-9538

    BLK ANG BULLS & HEFRS6–7 m/o, 450–500 lbs, $650; 10 m/o Ang bull, 700 lb, $750Edward ChavisBarnwell 803-671-3108

    RED POLL YRLG BULLS& hefrs, FB, sired by '17 NAILE Reserve Grand Champion, $1800–2500J Wyatt Marlboro803-651-3086

    REG BFMSTR BULLpolled, 2 m/o, $1700; 21 m/o reg bull, $1500; 2 reg yrlg bulls, $1500; 4 PB yrlg polled bulls, $1200John SteeleLancaster803-283-7720

    2 M/O STEERSweaned, eating hay & grain, $150+Mike KomarLexington803-582-8132

    REG BLK ANG& SimAng bulls, $2000+; bred hefrs, $1500+; open hefrs, $900+; moreMarc RenwickNewberry803-271-8691

    REG ANG BULLB-2/15/17, $1700Wayne CannonLexington803-345-2864

    POL HERFORD CALVES8 m/o, 3 hefrs, 1 bull, from reg stock, no papers, $700Scott HornsbyRichland803-530-8667

    3 BLK ANG BULLS23 m/o, $1400; 16 m/o, $1000; 16 m/o Baldy, $1000Suzanne ReedAnderson864-293-0363

    BLK POLLED LIMO BULLSPB, 15–17 m/o & 4 y/o avail, gentle, easy calving, $1200–2500Charles PeelerCherokee864-489-9951

    SIMM & SIMANG BULLSyrlg, AI sired, $2000+Jim RathwellPickens864-868-9851

    HRFRD BULLS & HEFRS8–9 m/o, out of reg stock, gentle & healthy, $650+Mike BetheaLancaster704-534-6708

    CHAR BULLSlow BW, all ages, $1000+Louis KeaslerAnderson864-314-5336

    10 COWSBlk Ang & Blk Baldy, bred to reg Blk Ang bull, 3rd trimester, $1000 eachTerry GibertGreenwood864-993-4212

    2 ANG BULLS5 y/o Gelb blk bull, guarn breeders, $2500 eachJohn BowenOconee864-247-6594

    REG ANG BULLFescue fungus resistant, slick haired, good dam, gentle, grass developed, $1750Eddie MartinAnderson864-296-0454

    REG HERFRD BULLS11 m/o, AI sired by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013, $2000; 7–9 m/o, $1250 each, all exc prospectsDonnie KingGreenville864-885-2119

    REG BLK ANG BULLS15–30 m/o, low BW, exc ft & muscle, BSE, comp EPDs, perf info & videos, $3500+Dixon ShealyNewberry803-629-1174

    ROUGH CUT LUMBERcut to order, 8-10-12', $175, 1000bf in Colleton CoEarl MackeyDarlington843-709-3677

    FENCE INSTALLEDper your specs, free estimates, StatewideBruce ThomasDorchester843-636-1699

    LAND SERVICESclearing, grading, demolition, pond cleanup & repair, fence line cleanup, erosion control, etcNathan WoodLaurens864-344-7191

    CUSTOM SPRIGGINGof CB, Tifton 85 & turf grasses, statewide, lrg & small jobs, call for pricingTimmy BentonColleton843-908-3222

    TRACTOR RESTORATIONpaint, pressure wash, mechanic & radiator work on any tractor or hvy equip; welding, moreBilly Gallman Newberry 803-276-7171

    TRACTOR REPAIRrestoration, all types, 50 yr expGeorge Bush Lexington 803-640-1949

    DOZER/TRACKHOE WORKbuild & repair ponds, demo, tree removal, land clearing, roads, free estJames HughesGreenwood864-227-8257

    LIGHT TRACTOR WORKto incl bush hogging, discing, cut up & removal of downed trees, light landscapingJohn TannerLexington803-422-4714

    LIME SPREADINGspecialize in bulk TN lime, call for estDrake KinleyAnderson864-353-9628

    PASTURE MGMT SERVspray weeds, treat fire ants, licensed, spread fert & limeKenny MullisRichland803-331-6612

    SKID STEERbulldozer, track hoe, trenching, pasture fences, install livestock water tanks, spreader truckMark HallGreenwood864-980-0423

    PORTABLE SAWMILL SERVstatewide, logs to your specs, up to 30"dia & 20'LLowell FralixBarnwell803-707-5625

    TRACTOR WORKfrt end ldr, dirt blade, bush hog, chain saw trees not close to structures, Midlands areaDavid WannamakerCalhoun803-682-2117

    CUSTOM PLANTINGCB & Tifton 44, w/Bermuda King 4r planter, 35+yrs exp, sprigs avail, $2/buEddie AdamsDarlington843-307-4121

    BUSH HOG MOWINGlight tillingVernon Bonner Sumter 803-481-4225

    LEXCO TACK CLEANINGleather bridles, saddles, harnesses & accessories, your place or mineLaurie KnappLexington803-317-7613

    TRACTOR WORKlight bush hoggingGlenn GoinsLexington803-381-8287

    FENCINGexpert in all types of fence, statewide, free estimatesAnthony RautonSaluda803-480-5655

    84.14A SPTG COnear Woodruff, hdwds, stream, city water, septic, homesite, hunting, $235,000Larry SeyllerGreenville864-360-1849

    41+/- A SALLEYmostly wooded, w/wet branch, poss sm pond site, fronts 2 rds, $130,000Barney WilliamsLexington803-543-8715

    24A NEAR SHAW AFBthinned pine & hdwd, Beech Ck, deer, turkey, pond & home sites, $65,000Carl GulledgeSumter803-530-8885

    WANT 5+A FARM LANDw/water & elecMike McBrideAnderson864-980-7832

    JERUSALEM ARTICHOKESunwashed, $3/lb, washed 3x, $4/lbRobert McDonaldCalhoun803-707-1040

    PECANSin shell, $1/lbBilly Eddins Chesterfield 843-623-2427

    PECANSin shell, Stuart's, $2/lb; paper shell, $2.50/lbDonald CountsNewberry803-315-1016

    SUGAR CANEBlue Ribbon, 100 stalks, $50F C NolesBarnwell803-383-4066

    FRESH PECANSin shell, $1/lbDeborah WorthAiken803-605-4644

    SHELLED PECANSin bags, $9/lbF Rowe Newberry 803-271-7768

    PECANScomp shelled, $10/lb; cracked & blown, $3.50/lb, in the shell, $2.50/lb, p-up in Newberry or IrmoRussell ShealyNewberry803-944-7316

  • 7M A R K E T B U L L E T I N

    F A R M E Q U I P M E N T

    ADS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY COMMERCIAL DEALERS. A CURRENT FARM TAG ISSUED BY THE SCDMV IS REQUIRED ON ALL FARM VEHICLES.

    G A R D E N

    ADS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FROM COMMERCIAL NURSERIES, WHICH ARE DEFINED AS HAVING

    ANNUAL SALES OF $5,000.

    H O G S

    G O A T S / L L A M A S / S H E E P

    R A B B I T S

    JD 7000 6R NO TILL PLANTEREC, $5500; KMC 4r strip till rig, $3500Jeffrey GilmoreChesterfield843-517-0315

    BUSH HOG FINISHING MWR5', EC, $1500; 6', GC, $1300Rhett DominickGreenwood864-993-2256

    '88 BIG VALLEY 6H TRLhead 2 head, GN, 38L × 7.8W × 7H, lrg dressing rm, $6750Mary ArflinAnderson864-617-7943

    10' DRAG HARROWtrifold, 3ph, GC, $850James DychesYork803-230-4952

    JD 3300 COMBINE13' rigid grain header, straw chopper, $2100Tom HolcombePickens864-363-0389

    '16 KUBOTA DM2028disc hay mwr, 9'2" width, 8 heads, EC, used 2 yrs, quick change blades, $7200Matt JusticeOconee864-903-9661

    HD4 DOZIER6 way blade, pwr shift trans, $6500; 7' Bushhog HD bush hog, pull type, shed kept, $1250; moreDavid AlewineAnderson864-338-5412

    16R GRAIN DRILLby JD Van Buint, hyd lift, galv box w/acreage meter, $1800Lorne SouthernOrangeburg803-212-8638

    NH 157 TEDDERused, in GWC, 2 basket, 3pt w/shaft, $1200 oboArlene RayAiken803-522-6181

    IH 1440 COMBINEGC, $9000Charles NicholsSaluda864-445-8350

    FRUIT BEARING TREES& shrubs, Pineapple, Guava, Fuzzy Kiwi, Pomegranate, Bay Laurel, Pawpaw, Olive, Fuyu, $8–40Ryan TrustyAiken706-394-3929

    MULBERRYPomegranate trees, $15; Fig trees & Carolina Sapphire, $10; Muscadine plants, $7.50F C NolesBarnwell803-383-4066

    8 W/O PIGSsired by PB Berkshire boar, $70 eachGene CourtneyYork980-522-2854

    APPLEpear, chestnut, & Jap persimmon trees, $15+Johnathan BroachDarlington843-617-6300

    MULTIPLYING ONIONfig, blkberry, fox grape, in lrg pots, $10 eachFrancis ShiverKershaw803-669-1979

    18 M/O PB BOARproven sire, good temperament, $300 oboMatt TerryChester803-385-7105

    SATOH BEAVER TRACTOR4×4 dsl w/wench, $2000Thomas WatersColleton843-696-6627

    FA 560dsl, GRC, $4500Darren CarterGreenwood864-980-5695

    HAY TUMBLE BUG$500; 965 JD switch plow, GC, $3000Christopher DerrickEdgefield803-480-0465

    3H SL TRLgood tires & lights, needs paint, dividers incl, $2200Chris MintonAnderson864-617-4936

    HD ROTARY MOWERpull type, JD 207 Gyramower, 5'6" cut, older model but in WC, $550John McClintockLaurens864-684-6970

    8N FORDruns good, $2800 obo; 7' Morra disc mower, $3000; 3pt HD scoop, $200; 3pt cults, $150Rickie EvansChester803-209-2714

    '46 JD A TRACTORruns w/little rust, $2000, call b'tween 9am–8pmEd McTeerBeaufort843-986-8549

    TONUTTI HAY TEDDERmod GT310, 2 basket, 3ph, GC, field ready, $1200Danny LeitnerFairfield843-200-0887

    (2) 52 MOLINE TRACTORSdriven to shed, 18+ yrs, not used, $2200Vance ClinkscalesAnderson864-225-6084

    JD 1209 MOCOGWC, rollers good, $1050; JD 336 sq baler, GC, $3500Howard SteeleYork803-230-2627

    '79 M/F 245 DSL2405 hrs, 43 PTO hp, 8 spd, 3ph, 3rd owner, w/new BH16 6' bush hog, new rear tires, $7200Harold WrightCherokee864-838-4763

    '11 BEE HORSE GN TRL28×8' w/lrg camp area, AC, hyd jack awning, $16,500Cecil HooksMarion843-430-4906

    CAT D2 DOZEReng overhauled, new tracks & rollers, w/winch & cable, $6000Stanley TaylorChester803-789-5236

    KMC 6R SUBSOIL BEDDERw/bed shaper, $10,000Danny McAlhaney Bamberg 803-793-7095

    DR PTO WOOD CHIPPER3pt, mod TPHTD-CHP, SN: 0480TD, few hrs, $650Kent JewellLancaster803-320-3708

    '73 FORD 2000gas tractor, & 6' scrape blade, $4900 obo; Cat 953, $24,500 oboOtis HembreeSpartanburg864-316-1222

    FORD 1700 DSL TRACTORrecently restored, rebuilt eng, new tires, injection pump, etc, $5900 oboWayne KrauseGreenville864-385-4583

    '21 KIOTI DK6010w/cab, eng HP-57.7, PTO HP 44.9, w/implements, $38,000Daniel GibsonAbbeville864-378-8609

    CAT D6C$22,000; JD 110 Backhoe, $20,000; JD 730, $9500; JD 630, $7200; JD 530, $7200; Kaufman GN, $8500Ronald McGrawLancaster704-547-1832

    FORD TRACTOR 1900dsl & runs good, $3500; '58 JD 420, restored 8 yrs ago, used to pull hayride trl, $2500 oboSammy CollinsBarnwell803-266-3021

    2R CORN PICKERJD mod 244, set for 38' rows, GC, $6000Tommy KnightCalhoun803-206-2097

    FA 230GRC, 1 new rear tire, foam in frt tires, will not go into reverse, $1500 oboWilliam TimmermanAiken803-640-6265

    300 INTL TRACTORw/PS, 2 new rear tires in GC, disc harrow, plows, $4500F C NolesBarnwell803-383-4066

    JD 630 HARROW& 16' hyd litter sprdr body, $7000 eachPlato KneeceAiken803-582-8665

    JD 265 6' DISC MOWERw/6 discs, each w/2 blades, GWC, $7800 oboChris McCarleyAiken803-270-7963

    LEINBACH 3PT AUGERtwo bits 9" & 6", GC, $350J C Revis JrPickens864-423-0770

    HAY HAULERTumble Bug, $450Gordon HillAnderson864-617-5413

    BARE ROOT TRNSPLNTRor plug, w/barrel, Mechanical Transplanter Co mod 1000, lightly used, $2500 oboJohn MahonChesterfield843-910-7352

    JD 1948 Aruns good, new tires, $2500Will KraftGreenville864-979-7910

    FRONTIER DH1512Tandem disk harrow, 32 disk, GC, $4200Charles CampGreenville864-313-6204

    KMC 4R P'NUT DIGGERPTO driven, set on 36" rows, $4000 oboAndrew CarterBamberg803-837-1974

    COVINGTON PLNTRTP46 w/cult, $500; Linebacker auger, Gill cult, potato plow, all for $400James PruittSpartanburg864-316-0004

    NH 565 SQ BALEREC, field ready, shed kept, twine baler, $6500Joshua WatersLexington803-429-6114

    HAY SPEAR$150; potato plow, $25, both w/3phGeorge SchwabYork803-493-8021

    2 SHOVEL TURNING PLOWw/frt shovel, 3ph, GC, $400 oboJack LanierRichland803-730-4861

    5' BUSH HOGposs salvage/or for parts, good shaft gear box & tail whl, $150Ralph GravleyGreenville864-655-5187

    6' ROLLING BOX BLADEscoop pan, landscape rake, 3ph hyd, LN, $1200Robert Yonce Aiken 803-685-7240

    CAT D8Hpwr shft, good uc, tilt blade, $16,500 obroF Rowe Newberry 803-271-7768

    HAY SPEARbucket mounted, EC, $150Thomas ForrestSaluda864-993-1805

    '52 FORD 8NGC, $3000; 9 shank chisel plow, $650Jimmy Wilson Anderson 864-923-2348

    JD 2020dsl, $7500; 10'6" JD 285, $6500; JD 335 baler, $8500; JD 702 8 whl rake, $4000Ronnie Judy Dorchester 843-701-6394

    24 DISC HARROWby Leinbach, $1100; equip trl, $4500Susan BuckMcCormick864-333-5413

    SITREX HAY TEDDERCase 3206 disc cutter, all for parts, $200 eachLewis WilliamsAiken803-508-1635

    3008 BUSH HOGused little, EC, 5 y/o, LN, $4700Perrin PowellSpartanburg864-706-7077

    JD 6500 SPRAYERcab AC, crop shields, frt fold boom, rate controllers, good tires, VGC, $22,000Jeff MillenChester803-209-0893

    DISC MOWERGearbox-Case mod 3206, serviceable cond, $750Jerry ComeauxSaluda864-445-2601

    4'×8' UTILITY TRLHD, w/tilt bed & pintle hitch, $700Jackie T RogersSpartanburg864-576-0736

    2000 FLD 120 DAY CAB12.7 Det dsl eng, 10 spd, air ride, w/wetline kit, $18,000; 16' 2 axle trl, BP, more, $2000Don Bowman Abbeville 864-617-7253

    5 Y/O BOER BILLYproven sire, 150 lbs, wht/red & produces same, easy handler & healthy, photo avail, $350Keith BowersAiken803-640-8697

    SOUTHDOWN LAMBSrams/$200; ewes/$300Stephan VernetSpartanburg864-363-5800

    (3) 100% NZ KIKO BUCKS5 m/o, UTD vac, good b'lines, reg not incl, $200+Jane CooperGreenville843-693-1949

    (2) 3 Y/O RAMSDoppler b'line, proven breeders, $200 eachSam RikardLexington803-892-2630

    4½ Y/O M GOATreg MSFG, proven, blk/wht w/blue eyes, $200Gloria WilliamsAnderson864-903-1856

    REG 3 M/O BOER DOEABGA 98.5% reg, brn dapple, dewormed regularly, $650Hunter BessentChesterfield864-873-8299

    BOAR BILLY GOAT3½ y/o, $150Gordon HillAnderson864-617-5413

    KIKO/NUBIAN GOATS(2) 4 m/o males, $60 eachGene HillDorchester843-819-2466

    BRN GELDED LLAMA3 y/o, pastured w/goats, $375; 2 Myotonic doe goats, B-3/2019, 1 w/blue eyes, 1 w/amber eyes, $200 eachJay CookAiken803-564-6139

    2 PYGMY GOATS7 m/o males, $65Randal YonChester803-203-2987

    REG ST CROIX RAM LAMBSnvr wormed, grass fed market lambs, $125; breeder rams, $275; easy to keepEddie MartinAnderson864-296-0454

    7/8 BOER & MILKING GOATS7 m/o billies, $150 each; F, $150 & $200, some w/no hornsPhilip Poole Union 864-427-1589

    STANDARD REX$20Becky St LouisRichland803-422-5001

    NZ, CA, GIANT FLEMISH MIXB-8/23, ltd number avail, $20 eachTyler BoulwareRichland803-319-1181

    REXyng, $15 & $20 each; grown bucks, $20 eachPhilip Poole Union 864-427-1589

    LA COTTONTAILS$10 eachDanny CookNewberry803-924-6953

    S E E D

    ADS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CURRENT SEED L AB TEST.

    '20 EQ WHEATcleaned, P-99.46%, G-97%, D/H SD&G-97%, OCS-0.34%, IM-0.20%, 50# bags, $8/bag, lrg qty discJoshua WatersLexington803-429-6114

    OATSG-94%, D/H SD & G-94%, bushel & ½ (48 lbs), $8Wyatt EargleAiken803-604-7535

  • 8M A R K E T B U L L E T I N

    H A Y & G R A I N

    OAT HAY$35; Coastal mix, $30; all 4×5 net wrapBrian ParnellAbbeville864-940-4936

    '20 4×5 RND RYEGRASS5 bale min, $25 eachMike CousinsNewberry803-940-6555

    '20 CQ 5×5 RND CB$35 each, will del for feeLeonard BellAiken803-685-5204

    CB MIX HAY$40/bale, min 3 bale p/u, baled dry, stored under cover; cow/goat hay, $35Lari HobackRichland803-730-3674

    4×5 QUAL COASTALnet wrap, $45/bale, del avail for feeBilly Johnson Aiken 803-258-3988

    (20) 4×5 RND MIXED GRASSgood qual, barn stored, $35Tom Coggins Spartanburg 864-877-6742

    '20 4×5 MIXED GRASS$25/baleGene Robinson York 803-684-9423

    '20 COASTAL-FESCUE MIXnet wrap rnd, fert, w/o rain, shed stored, del avail via roll-off trl to surrounding Co's, $40Cedric MossAbbeville864-760-2877

    ‘20 RND CB630 lb & 850 lb, $30-50Tom Thornton Lexington 803-960-4068

    FESCUE & BERMUDA MIXGQ, 4×5, net wrap, barn stored, $35Johnny GuthrieAnderson864-245-0069

    '20 FESCUE(40) 5×5 bales, shed stored, $35/baleHarroll StockmanNewberry803-924-7878

    COMBINE RUN OATS$40/55 gal drum; combine run wheat, $60/55 gal drumJason NicholsSaluda864-992-2753

    CQ MIXED GRASS4×5 net wrap, $35/baleTony WilliamsEdgefield803-391-5713

    WHEAT & RYE GRASS$40; Fescue, $35; grass mix, $30, all 4×5 & net wrapCharles NicholsSaluda864-445-8350

    '20 HQ FESCUE4×5 rnd, $45 each; sq, $6 each, shed kept, no rain, Pauline areaJohn GrahamSpartanburg864-809-0104

    '20 FESCUE 4×5 RNDnet, sprayed, fert, shed kept, $35; pasture kept, $30; local del availMichael MariniGreenwood864-344-8182

    4×5 RND HQ FESCUEfert, barn kept, $40Chris MintonAnderson864-617-4936

    DEER CORNcobb & shelled avail, $7/bag, disc on lrg amtDrake KinleyAnderson864-353-9628

    '20 4×5 MIXED GRASSnet wrap, $35Steve FlemingEdgefield864-554-0399

    ‘20 HQ SQ CB$6 each; sq CB, $5 each, all shed kept, del avail addl feeNathan OswaldLexington803-317-3090

    '20 CQ MIXED GRASS4×5, string wrap, $35 each, disc on quantDanny LeitnerFairfield843-200-0887

    NEW CROP FESCUE4x5 rnd, sprayed, fert, limed, $30 eachDan LawingYork803-517-0875

    '20 4×5 FESCUE$40; 4×5 silage, in sunfilm wrap, $55; 4×5 HQ Fescue, wrap, $50; can loadAllen KellettGreenville864-607-7444

    '20 FESCUE & MIXED GRASSHQ, rnd, lime, sprayed & fert, del avail, $30Donald CountsNewberry803-325-1016

    WHEAT50 lb bag, $9; 55 gal drum, $50; oats, 60 lb bag, $10; corn, (3) 50 lb bags, $20; 55 gal drum, $40Plato KneeceAiken803-582-8665

    CQ 4×5 MIXED GRASScut & baled 10/2020, $30 eachPaul McIntyreYork803-493-2325

    HQ SQ FESCUE/ORCHARD MIXfert, no litter, sold in cubes of 21, $126 @ $6/bale, p-up or call for del w/feeJoe HensonYork803-448-5287

    4×5 HQ CBnet wrap, $50 each; 4×5 CQ, net wrap, $35 eachHenry WelchBerkeley843-899-5414

    '20 4×5 TIF 85net wrap, field stored, many w/sleeves, $25+, depending on qual & qtyDenny BaileyBarnwell803-793-7343

    NW ALFALFA3×3×8, 900lbs, $200; 3×4×8, 1500lbs, $260; Timothy/Alfalfa, 3×3×8, 900lbs, $180, cash salesChris RouxCherokee864-906-5471

    '20 MIX GRASS HAYtight 4×5 bales, w/o rain, stored outside, $30Mike WrightPickens864-270-0560

    '20 4×5 RND CBnet wrap, $40–$50 ea, free del on 10–15 bls w/in 20 mi of Pelion, add $5 bale w/in 50 miTerry KingLexington803-381-6177

    4×5 RND MIXED GRASS$25/bale, p-up only, no delMichael EstesLaurens864-923-1110

    COB CORN$7; shelled corn, 50 lb, $7; 55 gal drum, $40, drum not inclWyatt EargleAiken803-604-7535

    FRESH HQ CBsq, $7Theresa KirchnerAiken803-646-0999

    4×5 HQ FESCUEnet wrap, under shed on pallets, del avail for fee, $50Otis HembreeSpartanburg864-316-1222

    '20 LRG SQ FESCUEfert, no rain, in barn, $4.50/baleDon HallGreenville864-303-8472

    '20 BROWN TOP4×5 net wrap, shed kept, $35Tom FinkLexington803-622-4678

    '20 RND COASTAL MIXbarn kept, $30 eachJeremy McMillanColleton843-893-6148

    '20 HQ 4×5 RND CBnet wrap, $50; sq, $6; clean 4×5 rnd crab brown top cow hay, $40; all shed keptHoward McCarthaLexington803-312-3316

    '20 4×5 FESCUEnet wrap, $40Bobby BakerLancaster803-804-2230

    '20 HQ 4×5 RND CBnet wrap, no chicken liter, clean, $50Vernon BonnerSumter803-481-4225

    '20 HQ COASTAL4×5 rnd, net wrap, shed stored, $50/bale, del avail for feeDavid FulmerOrangeburg803-917-0467

    '20 TIFTON 444×5 rnd, $40 each; Tifton 44, sq, $5 each, will del for feeWilliam ShealyLexington803-513-3485

    SUMMER MIX4×5, $25/baleMary RiddleSaluda803-727-5844

    WHEAT$40/drum; Wheat straw, square bales, $5/baleMary AndersonRichland803-446-3326

    '20 4×5 QUAL HAYnet wrap, sprayed & fert per soil sample, good protein, rye, & fescue, del avail, $35Paul SmithGreenwood864-993-5826

    '20 4×5 CBnet wrap, $35/in field, $40/under shedJosiah WilliamsBamberg843-603-1970

    '20 4×4 FESCUE MIXwill assist w/loading, $25/baleMarie HeatleySpartanburg803-920-8303

    SQ RYE STRAW$4; 4×5 rnd, mostly crabgrass, $35; all shed keptLarry McCartha Lexington 803-606-2499

    4×5 RND HQ CBlimed/fert, sprayed to elim weeds, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd cuts, $50 each, del avail for feeDale BlackmonLancaster803-577-9008

    4×5 RND COW HAY$20/bale, bulk disc availLuke CookLexington803-467-6540

    '20 TIFTON 44 BERMUDAHQ sq's, $6.50 each; 40 bales or more, $6 eachThomas ThainLexington803-920-7023

    COB CORN$7/bag; shelled, $7.50/bu bagCharles CampGreenville864-313-6204

    '20 OATS HAY4×5 string wrap, in barn, $35; 4×5 Fescue, in barn, $25; outside, $15Glenn LongNewberry803-924-4715

    4×5 RND CB$40; sq, $5, all stored insideTony CulickWilliamsburg843-382-8550

    SHELLED CORN$40/55 gal barrel, in your barrel; cobb corn, $7.50/bagMike ArmstrongGreenville864-630-6174

    '20 4×5 CBnet wrap, shed kept, no rain, fert & lime, $50Edward ChavisBarnwell803-671-3108

    MIXED GRASSsq, $4 eachRandy TaylorAiken803-270-7959

    '20 4×5 COASTALqual CB, shed kept, nvr rained on, $40; Mixed Coastal, stored outside, $25John ParadiceAiken803-687-0609

    MIXED GRASS4×5 rnd, $30 eachBarry HosslerSaluda803-622-3906

    '20 4×5 MIXED GRASS$20F Rowe Newberry 803-271-7768

    4×5 RND CQMixed Grass, Fescue, & Bermuda, $40+, del availLouis KeaslerAnderson864-314-5336

    '20 FESCUE & BERMUDA MIXnet wrap, $30/bale + del if applicableSuzanne ReedAnderson864-293-0363

    '20 4×5 RND CBnet wrap, shed kept, $50 each, can delAndrew RiceAllendale803-686-1208

    QUAL NET WRAP HAYmostly Coastal, baled Sept 2020, $25/baleTerry WillardGreenwood864-377-1130

    MILO(grain sorghum), $5/bu bulk, $35/55 gal drum, cleaned, $6.50/50 lbRichard RemtzBamberg803-793-7642

    '20 COW HAYstored outside, $30 each, $25 for 50+Leonard WilliamsAnderson864-245-0436

    EAR CORN$8/bagBrad BoozerSaluda803-960-7772

    '20 HQ FESCUE MIX4×4 rack & tarp stored, $25; sm sq, barn stored, $4.50, del availWaitman DixonLaurens864-683-6620

    '20 4×5 FESCUEshed kept, $35Wesley BolandNewberry803-768-2010

    '20 CB & OAT HAYboth 4×5, net wrap, shed kept, $40 eachSam RikardLexington803-892-2630

    CRABGRASS/MILLETrnd, $20; crabgrass, sq, $4.50Jackie RogersSpartanburg864-381-5971

    '20 HQ CBnet wrap, $50; string wrap, $40; sq, $6; crab grass & brown top, $35; all shed keptClayton Leaphart Lexington 803-892-2642

    '20 FESCUEsq, no rain, in barn, $5 eachJerry ButlerLaurens864-697-6343

    GAMECOCK CHICKENSroos & 2 hens, $30 for trioLarry GunterLexington803-532-7394

    BARRED ROCK& Austra-Wht pullets, Mallard duck drakes, $10 eachThomas WatersColleton843-696-6627

    GUINEAS$10–15 each; chicks $5+; eggs, $5/dozen; light Brahma chicks, $3+; eggs, $5/dozen; turkey chicks, $10 eachPhilip PooleUnion 864-427-1589

    1½ Y/O HENSBuckeye & Silver Laced Wyandotte's, $10 eachLeroy SmithLexington803-356-3602

    BIRMINGHAM ROLLERSrare colors, red, yellow, lavender, grizzle, almond, opal, cream, many bald, $20; Lahores, $25Earl OwensLaurens864-684-6993

    RED GOLD PHEASANTS'20 hatch, 5 pr, $70/prKent JewellLancaster803-320-3708

    CAYUGA DRAKESfully grown, $15 eachRyan TrustyAiken706-394-3929

    RED LACE CORNISH BANTAMS$20/pr; Wht King pigeons, Homers, $15 each; Rollers, $12 each; Giant Runts, $75 eachLynn ClaxtonColleton843-909-4285

    3 STAGSSweater Kelso cross, 6 m/o, $25 each or $50 for allRussell GoingsUnion864-426-2309

    P O U L T R Y

    DOVESwht & Ringneck, $8 each; Fantail pigeons, 3 pr, $20 eachAnn SweattYork803-417-9993

    3 ROOSTERSWhiting True Blue/Green, w/orange/wht/few blk feathers, 9 m/o, $10 eachSarah BremGreenville864-907-8306

    FEMALE GUINEAS$15+Walter CreechBamberg803-383-1309

    11 CHUKAR QUAIL$150 for all; Roller pigeons, $10 eachJames MalphrusDorchester843-821-8172

    INDIA BLUE PEAHENS6 m/o, friendly, $100 eachJemima Fellows Aiken 803-443-8572

    LIGHT BRAHMA ROOS4½ m/o; Gentle Giants, $10 eachZeb StarnesCherokee864-839-1276

    INDIAN PEACOCKS$300/pr; guineas, $15 eachDennis Hoover Lee 803-428-4426

    3 ROOSTERS9 m/o RIR, (2) 6 m/o Dominiques, $15 eachDaphne JensenSaluda704-437-9780

    GOLDEN COMETSlaying hens, $10 eachDaniel HallmanLexington803-319-1868

  • 9M A R K E T B U L L E T I N

    W A N T – F A R M E Q U I P M E N T

    W A N T – H A Y

    EACH AD MUST LIST SPECIFIC ANIMALS.

    W A N T – L I V E S T O C K

    W A N T – M I S C E L L A N E O U S

    M I S C E L L A N E O U S

    TIMOTHY HAY PROVIDERBecky St LouisRichland803-422-5001

    (12) 10 TON FEEDER BINSGC, $1100 eachC ThrailkillChester803-283-7659

    TRACTOR TIRESused, $20; 5 gal buckets, w/lids, $1.50Billy Gallman Newberry 803-276-7171

    KOHLER ENGINEHusqvarna Command 20, $150Thomas WatersColleton843-696-6627

    RND CEDAR POSTScut to var sizes, 4–10" dia, 6–12'L, $6–12 each, depend on size; cut 4×4's, $2/bdftDouglass BrittMcCormick864-391-3334

    SAND CLAY & TOPSOIL5 ton load, $50/sand clay; $75/topsoil, del w/in 20 miDavid WannamakerCalhoun803-682-2117

    27 TON LOG SPLITTER2 y/o, VGC, 24" stoke, $950Walter CainAbbeville334-488-0675

    55 GAL FG DRUMSmetal & plastic, open tops, lids & rings, $15, $20, $25 each; 275 gal port tow tanks, $50 each; morePhilip Poole Union 864-427-1589

    GREEN PINE LUMBERsawed to your specs, 80¢/bdftLowell FralixBarnwell803-707-5625

    OAK FIREWOODdel, stacked, cut to size, full size p-up, Columbia areas, $125Ronald WrightRichland803-606-1666

    WHT HAY TARP& anchor kit, 29'W × 48'L, 10 oz yd, GC $300 oboMichael N BaileyLancaster803-288-3108

    2 GRAIN BINS7500bu, $500 for bothDenny BaileyBarnwell803-793-7343

    5 MILK CANSGC, $30 each, or all for $25 each; IH corn shucker, early 1900's, $125; both antiqueLarry SeyllerGreenville864-360-1849

    HAY BALER WIRE14½ gauge, 2 rolls, $50 eachIke HardwickDarlington843-858-2104

    JD SPRAYER TANK6500-6700, $1500; JD sprayer pump 6500, new, $750; sprayer pump clutch, new, $400Jeff MillenChester803-209-0893

    GREAT DANE MOWER61" zero turn, $3500 oboOtis HembreeSpartanburg864-316-1222

    100 COLLAPSIBLE CRATESfor market, harvest & storage, mod 6425, open, 24”L × 16”W × 11”H, $7 each oboJohn MahonChesterfield843-910-7352

    JD LA115 RIDING MWR8 y/o, eng in GC, $400Stephan VernetSpartanburg864-363-5800

    105KW GENERATORPerkins dsl, 2 auto transfer switches, low hrs, VGC, $6500Tom FinkLexington803-622-4678

    DRIED PINE LUMBERrough cut, 1" bds, 1×6, 1×8, 1×10, 1×12, 85¢/bdftJoel GrubbCalhoun803-351-0144

    TRACTOR PARTSfor '66 Ford 2000, water pump kit, hoses, thermostat, muffler, all new, $65Barney WilliamsLexington803-543-8715

    BARN BOX HEATERSuper Saver 225K BTU LP gas, NC, $325Howard McCarthaLexington803-312-3316

    REAR WHL WGHTSfor FA Cub, FA A-140, $100/set or obroRobert Yonce Aiken 803-685-7240

    11×24.5 ALUM WHLS$75; suitcase wts, $85 eachF Rowe Newberry 803-271-7768

    COOL CELL PUMPS$40; cool cell pads, 1'×6"×4', $3Larry McCartha Lexington 803-606-2499

    SAUSAGE STUFFEREnterprise 1 gal, $200; metal wagon rims, $30 each; lrg oak cotton basket, $75R Long Newberry 803-924-9039

    CEDAR MULCH$50/p-up load; Holly lumber, $2/bf; red & wht Oak lumber, $2/bfAndy Morris Newberry 803-276-2670

    GY 19.5-24" TIRES10 ply, new, $850; 14.9-28 w/rims, $650; 18.4×42" all terrain Firestones, $1800 eaRonnie Judy Dorchester 843-701-6394

    '50 HYD BUMPER JACKused, $250Charles KillianChester803-377-3240

    COMP FARM BELLS#4/$450, #3/$350, #2/$250; #20 hash pots, $200 each; #15, $150; morePerry Masters Greenville 864-561-4792

    4 REAR WHL WTSfor JD 950, $250Sammy CollinsBarnwell803-266-3021

    CARPENTER BEESsold in lots of 5 for $85William TimmermanAiken803-640-6265

    ROW CROP CULT SWEEPSvarious sizes, $5 each; field cult points, $5 eachMary AndersonRichland803-446-3326

    SPLIT CEDAR POSTS8'L, $4 eachGordon HillAnderson864-617-5413

    2 LOOSE HAY LDRSantique, 1 in EC, $500; 1 in GC, $250Will KraftGreenville864-979-7910

    4' HOG WIRE2 rolls, new, $125/roll; hand crank corn sheller, EC, $100; 1½" irrig hose, $100George SchwabYork803-493-8021

    SQUEEZE CHUTEby Powder River, $1500; Tarter creep feeder, $400; both in GCStan ONealDarlington843-857-8236

    FORD 600-700 SERIES MOTORfor rebuilding, w/oil pan, pump, governors, crank shaft (no head or cracks), $700John GossettSpartanburg803-222-7786

    OLD MIDDLE BUSTERwash pot, corn sheller, $150 eachFrancis ShiverKershaw803-669-1979

    2 REAR TRACTOR TIRES18-4-34, 8 ply, no holes or boots, good tread, EC, $500Lawrence HoffmanRichland803-422-3970

    CHICKEN LITTERbulk loads, 25 tons, $450/load, spreading availDon Bowman Abbeville 864-617-7253

    (2) 5000 GAL POLY TANKS$2000 eachDanny McAlhaney Bamberg 803-793-7095

    INTL 5300 GRAIN DRILLfor partsOtto WilliamsonWilliamsburg843-372-2692

    5–8 TON FEED BINfor feed, GC w/man discharge doorMitchell DavisChesterfield843-680-2090

    MONOSEM PLANTER& rolling cultivator, call w/info & priceTommy AndersonLaurens864-923-0023

    FIELDS OF LONG LEAF PINE STRAWtop prices paid, 15 yrs expDavid ShullLexington803-318-4263

    TROYBILT PTO CHIPPERmod 47026, to use w/Troybilt horse tillerJay SnikerYork704-668-3988

    PULPWOOD SAW TIMBERhdwd pine, all types of thinning or clear cut, pay top prices, Upstate Co'sTim MorganGreenville864-420-0251

    JD 2555 OR 2755 TRACTORw/4×4 & frt end ldr; & M&W rnd balerJoseph AdamsOconee864-316-6426

    CATTLE PANELS10' or 12', round penDale WilsonAbbeville864-378-8327

    JD 30204020, 4240, 4055; 10–12' BWA harrowRonnie Judy Dorchester 843-701-6394

    BLACK SMITH ANVILany size; cast iron farm bells, any size; hand crank corn shellerLarry GunterLexington803-532-7394

    CARBURETORfor 300 or 350 Intl tractor, most M or Super M tractors have the same carburetorRobert BlantonSpartanburg864-764-0505

    BLKSMITH ANVILUSA made, & farm bellHerman GloverCharleston843-559-5406

    JD 2010 TRACTOR PARTSDavid EvansGreenville864-918-1650

    MANURE1–3 p-up loads of cow, horse or chicken, for garden soilJohn SitesRichland803-513-6877

    SYRUP KETTLEanvils, any size wash pots, old lighting rod w/balls & weathervane, lrg coffee grinder, morePerry Masters Greenville 864-561-4792

    BLKSMITH ANVILSworking farm bell(s), wash pots, syrup kettlesR Long Newberry 803-924-9039

    PINE SAWTIMBERPine Pulpwood & Hdwd, we cut sm or lrg tracts, 8A+H YonceEdgefield803-275-2091

    PINE SAW TIMBERPine & Hdwd, we cut sm & lrg tracts, Dillion CoHunter BessentChesterfield843-503-1834

    5V CRIMP TINno chicken house metalDavid WannamakerCalhoun803-682-2117

    MUSCADINE CUTTINGSor from other grape plantsPaul MimsNewberry843-751-3085

    CASE IH 685 OR 695low hr, GC w/RB or cabJeff MillenChester803-209-0893

    4×4 RND HAY BALERNH, JD, Vermeer, late model w/history & mans; 6'×8' HD farm trl, GC, single axle, pintle hitchJohn GossettSpartanburg803-222-7786

    LITTER SPREADERin WC or for partsJack ComerYork803-927-7381

    BILLY GOATButt Headed Bush, to breed w/Buttheaded nannies, will arrange location w/ownerRufus RogersNewberry803-553-6222

    PILGRIM GEESEmature birds, trio or singleArthur SagerYork803-984-6678

    2 SHETLAND PONIESor lrgr, gentle, reasonably pricedMorris Douglas Fairfield 803-397-4280

    MULEgentle, easy to handleJames RoachRichland803-542-8275

    SILVER KINGor auto sex kings pigeons, or any reasonably priced poultryLynn ClaxtonColleton843-909-4285

    FEEDER CALVESfrom farm, 500-600 lbs, grey Blk Ang or BaldiesDon Bowman Abbeville 864-617-7253

    8 M/O DRY COWSno hefrs, must be vet checked, can buy up to 10 at a time, $1000 eachCarl SimonAiken803-645-3894

    CATTLEbeef or dairyKenneth SatterfieldLaurens864-304-3172

    WHT F PEACOCKSany ageJ LevinerHorry843-231-1111

    P L A N T S & F L O W E R S

    ADS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FROM COMMERCIAL NURSERIES, WHICH ARE DEFINED AS HAVING ANNUAL SALES OF $5,000.

    RED KNOCKOUT ROSES$10 ea; Boxwoods, Sky Pencils & Loropetalums, $8 ea; Coneflowers, $6 ea; more, no shipLarry JohnsonOrangeburg803-664-4213

    EUCALYPTUSKniphofia, Buddleia, Colocasia, Iris, Monarda, Agapanthus, Clethra & more, $8–12 eachRyan TrustyAiken706-394-3929

    ALOE VERAS$1–3 each; Daylilies, $10; Yellow Jessamine, Virginia Creeper, Honeysuckle, $3SR PoundLexington803-466-2052

    GOLDEN TIPSTea Olives, Lorepedlum & Boxwood, $5; 3 gal Crepe Myrtles & Camellias, $15FC NolesBarnwell803-383-4066

    MONKEY GRASSaka Liriope, hosta, $4 each; Iris, Daylily, $5 each; Hydrangea, Gardenia, $8.50 eachWoody Ellenburg Pickens 864-855-2565

    CANNASmin 1 dozen each color, Pres red, yellow, Bengal tiger, $8/dozenRobert Yonce Aiken 803-685-7240

    M A R K E T B U L L E T I N D E L I V E R Y P R O B L E M S ?

    If you’re experiencing problems with the delivery of your Market Bulletin, contact the U.S. Postal Service first.

    Visit usps.com/help/contact-us.htm or call 1-800-275-8777.

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  • 10M A R K E T B U L L E T I N

    South Carolina farmers should prepare for training and on-farm inspections as more small farms become subject to the Produce Safety Rule.

    The Produce Safety Rule is part of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) passed in 2011. It sets federal regulatory standards for the production, harvest and handling of fruits and vegetables in an effort to prevent microbial contamination and reduce foodborne illnesses associated with fresh produce.

    Produce Safety Rule compliance has been phased in over several years. In 2021, all farm size categories will be subject to routine Produce Safety Rule inspections and training requirements. This includes farms with covered produce sales in the following ranges: Large Farms ($500,000+), Small Farms ($250,000–$500,000) and, for the first time, Very Small Farms ($25,000–$250,000).

    The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has scheduled all six trainings it intends to hold in 2021, with the first two held online (Jan. 27-28 and Feb. 18-19) and subsequent trainings held in Columbia (April 28 and Nov. 16), Greenville (July 13) and Charleston (Sept. 29). Visit agriculture.sc.gov/produce-safety to view dates and a link to register. Sessions will be held in conjunction with Clemson Cooperative Extension, and cover such topics as worker health and hygiene; water safety; soil amendments; and postharvest handling.

    Some produce farms may be exempt from the Produce Safety Rule. Visit psrexemption.agriculture.sc.gov to view exemption requirements and apply. Farms must reapply for exemption every year.

    Contact Brooke Horton, SCDA’s Produce Safety Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected] with further questions.

    REMOTE PRODUCE SAFETY RULE TRAINING

    When: January 27 – 28, 1:00 – 5:30 pm

    Registration: bit.ly/SCpsrJan2021

    REMOTE PRODUCE SAFETY RULE TRAINING

    When: February 18 – 19, 1:00 – 5:30 pm

    Registration: bit.ly/SCpsrFeb2021

    WEST COLUMBIA PRODUCE SAFETY RULE TRAINING

    When: April 28, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Hold April 29 for remote, if needed)

    Location: SCDA Commodity Training Facility, 350 Ballard Court, West Columbia

    Registration: bit.ly/SCpsrApril2021

    GREENVILLE PRODUCE SAFETY RULE TRAINING

    When: July 13, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Hold July 14 for remote, if needed)

    Location: Greenville County Building, 301 University Ridge, Suite 400, Greenville

    Registration: bit.ly/SCpsrJuly2021

    CHARLESTON PRODUCE SAFETY RULE TRAINING

    When: September 29, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Hold September 30 for remote, if needed)

    Location: USDA Veg Lab, 2700 Savannah Highway, Charleston

    Registration: bit.ly/SCpsrSept2021

    WEST COLUMBIA PRODUCE SAFETY RULE TRAINING

    When: November 16, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Hold November 17 for remote, if needed)

    Location: SCDA Commodity Training Facility, 350 Ballard Court, West Columbia

    Registration: bit.ly/SCpsrNov2021

    MORE FARMS NEED TRAINING AS PRODUCE SAFETY INSPECTIONS

    EXPAND IN 2021

    2021 S C A A A N N UA L C O N F E R E N C EJanuary 24 – 26, 2021 | Anderson • Greenville • Oconee

    The South Carolina Agritourism Association is excited to invite you to the Upstate for the 2021 SCAA Annual Conference. The conference will look a bit different this year. It will include two days touring outstanding agritourism farms and feature fantastic educational speakers at each stop. You have the option to ride the bus or drive your own car.

    CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

    Sunday, January 24, 2021 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm

    Conference Social at our host hotel, Holiday Inn Anderson, 3509 Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC

    Monday, January 25, 2021 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Farm Tour: Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina, Chattooga Belle Farm, a 200 acre working farm and event venue located in the shadows of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, and Whispering Pines a licensed Grade A Raw Goat & Sheep milk dairy and cheese making facility.

    6:00 – 8:30 pm

    Dinner and Networking at Carsons Steak Warehouse & Saloon

    Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Farm Tour: Denver Downs Farm, one of South Carolina's oldest family owned and operated farms, they hold an annual Fall Festival: Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, National act concerts, special events, weddings, corporate outings and field trips. Then we will travel to Walker Century Farm / Providence Farm a fourth-generation family farm committed to sustainable agricultural practices that produce healthy food. Next up is Happy Cow Creamery a unique on-the-farm milk bottling operation offering high quality fresh milk directly from its own dairy cows and City Scapes Winery, a small craft winery focused on producing high-quality batches of local, innovative wines where we will enjoy a tour and wine tasting.

    Education Topics to include succession planning and farm turnover/legacy, producing virtual farm tours, regenerative tourism, social media, surviving and growing during COVID, inviting hikers to the farm, and much more.

    CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

    $100 for SCAA members and $150 for non-members

    Early bird: Register by December 24 and receive event t-shirt

    Register now: eventbrite.com/e/scaa-2021-annual-conference-tickets-127711100339

    CONFERENCE HOTEL

    Holiday Inn Anderson, 3509 Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC

    Group Name: SC Agritourism Association

    Room Rate: $90/ night + tax includes 2 breakfasts

    Group Code: SAA

    Cutoff Date: Friday, January 15, 2020

    Group Billing Options: Guest is responsible for all charges.

    Online Booking link: SC Agritourism Association

    Call the hotel directly: 864-226-1000

    If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jackie Moore, Agritourism Marketing Specialist, SCDA.

    803-394-9831 | [email protected]

    INTERESTED IN AGRITOURISM?

    Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, some annual agricultural meetings have been cancelled or will be held online. The Corn and Soybean Growers Meeting usually held in December 2020 has been cancelled, as have the January 2021 South Carolina Annual Peanut Growers Meeting and Cotton Growers Meeting.

    ANNUAL MEETINGS 2020-21

    http://agriculture.sc.gov/produce-safetyhttp://agriculture.sc.gov/produce-safetyhttps://psrexemption.agriculture.sc.govmailto:[email protected]://bit.ly/SCpsrJan2021https://bit.ly/SCpsrFeb2021https://bit.ly/SCpsrApril2021https://bit.ly/SCpsrJuly2021https://bit.ly/SCpsrSept2021https://bit.ly/SCpsrNov2021https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scaa-2021-annual-conference-tickets-127711100339mailto:[email protected]

  • 11M A R K E T B U L L E T I N

    NOMINATING MEETINGS FOR CANDIDATES TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO BOARD

    Pursuant to the provisions of the “Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act” of 1968, and as amended, and the Marketing Order No. 13 for South Carolina Tobacco issued by the Agriculture Commission of South Carolina, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the terms of the following members of the South Carolina Tobacco Board expire:

    Terms expiring December 31, 2020

    DISTRICT 2 DUPREE ATKINSON, MULLINS, SC

    BEN TEAL, PATRICK, SC

    As a board member for the South Carolina Tobacco Board, your primary focus is to cooperate with agencies and organizations engaging in support of tobacco production, tobacco production research, tobacco marketing research and dissemination of information on tobacco production and marketing. This board meets two to three times a year.

    Due to the Coronavirus, nominations for the expiring seats will be handled as follows:

    If you are interested in becoming a SC Tobacco Board Member, you will need to request a petition. This petition can be requested by calling (803) 734-9807, (803) 734-2217 or by emailing [email protected] . All petitions must be received by Wednesday, January 6, 2021. For a petition to be eligible/accepted, it must be signed by no less than five tobacco producers from the counties of the district seat you are petitioning for.

    Terms of office are for 3 years. To qualify, a candidate must be a resident of South Carolina and be actively engaged in producing tobacco within the State of South Carolina for a period of no less than one year. Additionally, during that one-year period, candidate will have derived a substantial portion of his income there from and shall continue to do so during their term of office.

    District 1 includes the County of Horry.

    District 2 includes the Counties of Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Kershaw, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, and York.

    District 3 includes the Counties of Bamberg, Berkeley, Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper, Lexington, Orangeburg and Sumter, Williamsburg.

    Frances Price, ChairThe Agriculture Commission of South CarolinaP. O. Box 11280, Columbia, South Carolina, 29211Ph. # 803-734-9807

    2020 LEGAL NOTICE

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting applications for scholarships to help students build a career path in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, and other agriculture-related subjects.

    The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program was established in 1992 in partnership between USDA and 19 historically black universities that were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890. South Carolina State University is among the participating universities. The program provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board, and a summer internship to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. When the student has completed the academic and summer work requirements of the scholarship, USDA may

    There are many who think about the crisp, spring air that surrounds the beginning of a good turkey hunting season. But for a much larger population of people, when they think of a turkey, they think about being surrounded by their loved ones and are reminded of all the things they are thankful for.

    Not only are we talking about two completely different seasons, but we are also talking about two completely different birds.

    While bearing the same species name, domestic and wild turkeys share little else in common.

    D O M E S T I C A N D W I L D T U R K E Y S H AV E D I F F E R E N T F E AT H E R C O L O R S .The easiest distinction between a wild turkey or a domestic turkey is simply what color its feathers are. Wild Turkeys have the deep, rich brown and black feathers that most people associate with turkeys. Domestic turkeys are normally white, an intentional product of domestication because white pin feathers are less noticeable on the carcass.

    "W O O D S M A R T S " V S . "N O T-S O-S M A R T "Wild turkeys are able to survive in the woods amongst predators. With acute eyesight, the ability to catch speeds of 55 mph while in flight, the wild turkey is much better suited to the woods than its cousin, the domestic turkey, who has lost its instincts and physical attributes for survival in the wild.

    T U R K E Y S H AV E B E E N DOMESTICATED FOR CENTURIES.Turkey relics dating as far back as 25 A.D. suggest that Native Americans domesticated turkeys before Europeans ever set foot on the continent and that turkey-raising may well be one of the oldest forms of organized meat production in the Northern Hemisphere.

    USDA SCHOLARSHIPS PROMOTE STUDY OF AGSOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSIT Y IS A MONG PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

    convert the student to a permanent employee without further competition. The application deadline is January 31, 2021. To apply, visit usda.

    gov/partnerships/ 1890NationalScholars.

    The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program was established in 2008 in partnership between USDA and 1994 institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities with land-grant status. The program provides full tuition, fees, books, and a summer internship to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. When the student has completed the academic and summer work requirements of the scholarship, USDA may convert the student to a

    permanent employee without further competition. The application deadline is January 31, 2021. To apply, visit usda.gov/partnerships/1994-program.

    WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOMESTICATED AND WILD TURKEYS?B Y S O U T H C A R O L I N A D E P A R T M E N T O F N A T U R A L R E S O U R C E S

    Spanish explorers took Mexican wild turkeys domesticated by the Aztecs home to Europe in about 1519 where they spread rapidly through Europe. They were introduced in England between 1524 and 1541 and became highly sought after for gourmet dinners.

    After the domestic turkey spread across Europe in the 1500s, the colonists who settled the New World brought these tasty birds with them across the Atlantic back to the land of their origin.

    R E S T O R AT I O N O F W I L D T U R K E Y P O P U L AT I O N S I S O N E O F S O U T H C A R O L I N A'S C O N S E R VAT I O N S U C C E S S E S .Restoration of the wild turkey in South Carolina is one of the Palmetto State's most noteworthy conservation success stories. Limited by the early 1900s to small pockets of birds in the Lowcountry's Francis Marion National Forest and along the Savannah River swamps, the wild turkey is now widespread throughout South Carolina and a spring hunting season is held in all of the state's 46 counties (there is no fall season). Wild turkey restoration was made possible through the efforts of the SCDNR, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the forest products industry, private landowners, and South Carolina sportsmen and sportswomen.

    I T 'S I L L E G A L T O R E L E A S E P E N-R A I S E D T U R K E Y S .State law prohibits the release of pen-raised turkeys due to the possibility of introducing disease and the danger of contaminating the wild turkey gene pool. But going back to the lack of "wood smarts" of their wild cousins, domestic turkeys generally fall prey to a host of hungry predators such as bobcats, foxes, or coyotes before getting a chance to breed with native birds.

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  • 12M A R K E T B U L L E T I N

    CLEMSON, S.C. – Much like tractors, robots are becoming common fixtures in agriculture and a Clemson University research team believes robots can help producers save money while ensuring high quality forage for livestock and better management of soil.

    The team, directed by Bulent Koc of Clemson’s agricultural mechanization and business program, has received a $423,263 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) for a three-year study to develop forage quality and quantity measurement systems for precision pasture management. Research takes place on the university’s main campus and at the Simpson Research Farm in Pendleton. The farm is part of the Clemson Piedmont Research and Education Center.

    “Specifically, we will use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground rovers (robots) for this study,” Koc said. “We will use these UAVs to collect aerial images for developing crop surface models and vegetation indices of pasture fields and develop ground rovers to measure biomass height and biomass quality. Next, we will integrate aerial and ground measurements for the assessment of pasture quality and pasture yield predictions.”

    Other project leaders are Matias Aguerre of animal and veterinary sciences, along with Matt Burns, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service beef specialist and livestock and forages program team leader, and John Chastain, also of agricultural mechanization and business.

    Forage quality and quantity directly affect animals’ weight, milk production and reproductive abilities. Livestock producers need to know the quality and nutritional value of the pasture to obtain optimal forage utilization and high animal growth rates.

    S T U D E N T S B E N E F I TBrendan MacInnis from Clover and Curtis Erwin from Mooresville, North Carolina, both master’s

    CLEMSON RESEARCHERS STUDY USING ROBOTS TO PROMOTE BETTER FORAGES, SOIL MANAGEMENT

    B Y D E N I S E A T T A W A Y A N D M A L A Y S I A S . B A R R , C L E M S O N U N I V E R S I T Y

    degree students in agricultural mechanization and business, and Manuel Peña, a doctoral student in animal and veterinary sciences, from Colombia, are working on the project as well.

    “We are putting together technology and agricultural practices to help producers, while at the same time improving use of the soil,” Peña said.

    Knowing biomass quality and quantity is important for producers who want to be on top of their business. This knowledge can help producers efficiently use their soils, their pastures and their animals.

    “Having this knowledge helps producers make decisions on when and how to use the resources they have available,” Peña said. “However, taking these measurements is tedious and time consuming. For this reason, most of the producers do not take these measurements, which often results in poor planning and waste of feed which also means money lost.”

    Developing robots to take these measurements can save time and money, while enhancing production systems.

    Erwin and MacInnis said knowledge they’ve gained from being in the Clemson agricultural mechanization and business program has been beneficial in working on this project.

    "The main task we have been focusing on this semester is the design and development of an electric mechanism to collect samples of various forage crops,” Erwin said. "Through the work on the sampling mechanism, we have developed skills related to being on an engineering team, such as forming a schedule and following the design p