South Carolina Contacts
Jackie Moore, Executive Director
S. C. Association of Farmers Markets
P.O. Box 11280
Columbia SC 29201
Phone: 803-734-2210
www.southcarolinafarmersmarkets.com
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
To add state news and resources, contact:
Marian Weaver
marian@farmersmarketcoalition.org
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program Name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/Think Healthy, Eat Healthy! Card
Current Contractor: Xerox State and Local Solutions, Inc. (Conduent)
Contact:
Rennette Hawkins-Capers
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Rennette.hawkins-capers@dss.sc.gov
803-898-1069
South Carolina Ag Department
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
FMNP & SFMNP
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Berry Kelly, WIC Director
Phone: (803) 898-0743
Toll Free: 1-800-922-4406
FAX: (803) 898-0383
Email: KellyBB@dhec.sc.gov
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Stacey Richardson, Program Coordinator
Toll Free: (803) 898-0973
FAX: (803) 898-7313
Email: Stacey.Richardson@dss.sc.gov
South Carolina News/Case Studies
2022 National Poster Contest Winners
Ellie Wong August 8, 2022The Farmers Market Coalition and Farm Aid are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 National Farmers Market Poster Contest. After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we’re thrilled to bring back this annual contest celebrating the creativity and diversity of America’s farmers markets by showcasing market posters on a national level. We… Read More
Standing Together Against Racism: Black Lives Matter
Stephanie Fenty June 3, 2020Over the past week, the United States has been shaken by the deep inequities rooted within our justice system that have continued to destroy the lives of Black Americans like George Floyd. In the past, the Farmers Market Coalition has largely remained silent on matters of race and injustice. We will do so no longer.… Read More
In rural parts of Charleston, $25 in free groceries goes a long way.
Marian Weaver June 8, 2018AWENDAW — Farmers markets play a critical role in feeding the residents of rural towns in South Carolina, where the nearest grocery store can be 15 miles away. But fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t cheap: In addition to being on a low or fixed income, many elderly, rural residents often face the additional hurdle of… Read More
From Coast to Coast: A Snapshot of the 2018 Farmers Market Poster Contest
Allie Vrtachnik May 25, 2018The 2018 National Farmers Market Poster Contest has come to a close, folks! The deadline for poster submissions was May 15th, but you still have till until May 31st to act as a judge for the Fan Favorite award. Your vote counts as a ‘like’ for your local market or favorite submission. Browse the contest… Read More
Champions for Health in the South
Darlene Wolnik February 5, 2018According to a recent report, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Vermont rank as the healthiest states in the nation. The bottom three? Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. That’s not a surprise, says Jay Maddock, a professor of public health at Texas A&M University. In southern states, Americans are more likely to die prematurely from a wide variety of chronic conditions.… Read More
Meet Joseph and Helen Fields of Joseph Fields Farm
Allie Vrtachnik May 23, 2017John’s Island, South Carolina is home to Joseph and Helen Fields, stewards of the land and produce at Joseph Fields Farm, a 50 acre organically certified farm. Joseph was born and raised in John’s Island, and is a third generation farmer dedicated to his craft and community. Joseph Fields Farm has shared its harvests at… Read More
Meet Uptown Market
Liz Comiskey February 19, 2016Over the next month, Uptown Market in Greenwood, SC, will be putting the finishing touches on their new farmers market pavilion. In the market’s sixth year of operation, the pavilion will feature drool worthy amenities and provide space for music and activities. They even have a ‘Splash Pad’ fountain area for the kids! As FMC’s… Read More
2013 Discover You Can Participants Announced
Liz Comiskey April 26, 2013We are excited to announce the winners of the 2013 Discover You Can Learn Make Share℠ program. Thirty FMC member farmers market organizations have been selected by the Farmers Market Coalition and Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball® Brand Fresh Preserving Products, to take part in this summer’s canning education program. The selected 30 organizations… Read More
