Charleston, SC

Innovative submersible fish pens and new developments in fish food may change the way “fish farming” is conducted throughout the world. Sustainable aquaculture is possible, say some innovative practitioners — and open ocean fish farms may be the solution to a whole range of environmental problems. These are not the crowded, close-to-shore pens where fish are trapped like…Read More

Now that locally grown apples are starting to show up in farmers’ markets and locally sourced groceries, it’s time to start breaking out the apple recipes! Following is a tried and true apple pie recipe that has been shared by all the women in my family, not only because it’s incredibly delicious but also because…Read More

– South Carolina farmers hit hard by excessive summer rains will soon get some relief. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack notified Governor Nikki Haley today that he approved her request for a Secretarial disaster declaration for South Carolina counties that suffered losses due to excessive rains that began March 1,…Read More

Certified SC Grown is now offering an app called Fresh on the Menu, which lists restaurants throughout South Carolina that feature the freshest foods from our state. Along with restaurant listings, the app gives details on the restaurant chefs, how they run their kitchens and come up with their menu items, as well as a…Read More

Irvin-House Vineyards welcomes one and all to their annual Grape Stomping Festival this Saturday, August 24, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located off of Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island, Irvin-House Vineyards is home to the internationally renown Firefly Distillery, as well as Charleston’s own muscadine vineyard. Wine and the vineyards famous Wine-A-Ritas will…Read More