South Carolina Sees Big Boom in Farmers Markets, Locally-Grown Foods

A couple of decades ago, eating local foods was almost extinct in South Carolina. Today, the niche movement to buy locally grown foods has sprouted 23 local markets in Richland County alone, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. For 24 years, Seeds of Hope — a mission outreach group — helped dozens of farmers stay in business after roadside vegetable stands gave way to large packing houses. The organization has recently felt the pressure of competition as the number of farmers markets continues to grow. (The State) Read more or learn more about the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative.