South Carolina was well represented at the 2024 American Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference! SCFB members joined 800 young agricultural leaders from across the country in Omaha, Nebraska to learn, network, and make a positive impact on agriculture. #YFR24 #GrowLeadNE

Professional egg gatherer 🐓🥚 📸: Kevin Gates, Kershaw #SCFarmBureau

Our ladies turned the Capitol blue for SCFB Women’s Day at the State House! They reminded their elected officials that advocacy is an important part of farming. Cultivating relationships at the State House is just as important as cultivating crops in our fields. #ThisIsFarming

You just can’t beat spring afternoons on the farm ☀️ 📷: Nicole Burbage, Berkeley #SCFarmBureau

Congrats to the women’s #NCAA 🏀champions, the South Carolina Women's Basketball team! It’s a slam dunk success story for South Carolina. Do you know another #SouthCarolina success? We do! SC exported $1.1+ billion of ag products in '22. That's exporting like a champion! Read: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/4a…

We had a berry special group as our #SCFBFarmersoftheWeek! Members of the SC Small Fruit Growers Association joined us at the State House on Tuesday. Thank y’all for growing SC’s delicious strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, & raspberries! 🍓🫐

#EarthDay celebrates the people who are taking action to protect and support our environment. Here at South Carolina Farm Bureau, we want to celebrate and thank our farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners for all they do to preserve our Earth. 🌎🌱

Last Wednesday, 11 members joined us for Young Farmers & Ranchers Day at the State House! This group is the future of farming in South Carolina and are a vital part of feeding our growing state and nation. We’re proud to call these young leaders our #SCFBFarmersoftheWeek!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of SC Farm Bureau. Our members show up in countless ways – from hosting kids on their farm, lobbying at the state house or serving on a committee. This #NationalVolunteerWeek we say thank you for the many ways our volunteers impact their communities!

This #MentalHealthMonth, remember that small gestures and checking in with those in your network can make a big impact. Join us for the Farm Bureau Mental Health Month 5-week challenge. This week, send a text to a friend and check in with those in your community. #FarmStateOfMind

The farm bill impacts all Americans. It gives farmers and ranchers the tools they need to grow the safe, sustainable & affordable food supply we all rely on. Here’s how the farm bill impacts South Carolina farmers like Jeb Wilson. #StillFarming

We’re expanding! The SCFB Marketing Association Grain Elevator broke ground today on a multimillion-dollar expansion that will nearly double its grain storage capacity and add new office and warehouse space 🌽

Innovation is at the heart of everything farmers and ranchers do. If you’re a food & ag innovator, apply TODAY for the #AgInnovationChallenge, in partnership with @FarmCredit, to compete for a chance to win $100k. Applications now close June 22: 🚨 bit.ly/3Ye7sJ5

Did you know that cows have a great sense of smell? They can smell things up to six miles away! With a nose that good, they know it's feeding time way before they hear the tractor coming. #SCBeefMonth #beef #cattle #cows 📸: Emilyann Gambrell, Oconee County

All of SC has been upgraded to some level of drought status, with 15 counties seeing a three-level increase. Lack of rainfall paired with high temperatures has severely impacted 2024 crops & livestock. Pray for our farmers as they continue to battle this unforgiving weather.

The 2024 Palmetto Palate was one of the best! On July 18, The Smiling Chef Mike Ellis was named the 2024 Top Chef for his beef short ribs, creamy grits & horseradish pearls. Thank you to everyone who made this evening possible! #PalmettoPalate #eatlocal

SC farmers urge action by Congress to help them survive, prevent higher grocery hikes "Without a new farm bill, we will see greater price changes at the grocery store," said Emily Frierson with SC Farm Bureau scdailygazette.com/2024/09/25/sc-… via SC Daily Gazette from Abe Kenmore

USDA offers disaster assistance available for Hurricane Helene recovery. Learn more about available assistance here: scfb.org/articles/usda-…