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URBAN AND RASIED BED PRODUCTION

FIND YOUR LOCAL OFFICE AND RESOURCES

Please consider reaching out to local offices to get connected to individuals and organizations working directly in your area. Many of these individuals can provide you with no-cost technical assistance.

Clemson Copperative Extension

https://www.clemson.edu/extension/

Clemson cooperative Extension agents work closely with the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences research faculty to develop apps, spreadsheet formulas, classes, training materials, home-health aids and factsheets designed to save you time and money.

 

South Carolina Department of Agriculture

https://agriculture.sc.gov/

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture was established in 1879 to oversee and promote agriculture in the Palmetto State. They help the state’s farmers and agribusinesses grow and prosper.

 

USDA Farm Service Agency

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/

The USDA Farm Service Agency is equitably serving all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans.

 

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service delivers conservation solutions so agricultural producers can protect natural resources and feed a growing world.

 

South Carolina Farm Bureau

https://www.scfb.org/

The South Carolina Farm Bureau informs lawmakers about the impact of policies, trains young farmers about getting started, and helps to educate teachers and students about agriculture.  

SC Small Business Development Centers

https://www.scsbdc.com/locations 

SC Small Business Development Centers offer free, private consulting, resources and seminars to help your small business thrive.

GENERAL RESOURCES

SC Grower Blog and Resources

https://scgrower.com/resources/  

 

NRCS Urban Agriculture

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/other-topics/urban-agriculture 

US Botanical Garden Urban Agriculture

https://www.usbg.gov/urban-agriculture 

National Gardening Association

https://garden.org/ 

 

Black Urban Growers

https://www.blackurbangrowers.org/ 

Urban Agriculture Resources

https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/urban-growers 

National Public Gardens

https://www.publicgardens.org/member-dashboard/?login=1 

FUNDING

Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/food_business_funding_sources 

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Grants

https://agriculture.sc.gov/divisions/agency-operations/grants/ 

South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association Grant Application

https://scspecialtycrop.com/grants/ 

Whole Kids School Garden Grant

https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/school-gardens-grant

 

Home Depot Grant
https://corporate.homedepot.com/community/home-depot-foundation-grants

 

SEEDS

https://slowfoodusa.org/plant-a-seed-2022/

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