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Aug 3, 2017_Jan 32013.qxd 7/28/2017 3:06 PM Page 1 South Carolina MARKET BULLETIN South Carolina Department of Agriculture Volume 91 August 3, 2017 Number 15 Next Ad Deadline: August 8, 2017, Noon agriculture.sc.gov Market Bulletin Office: 803-734-2536 Seasonal Featured Products Hugh E. Weathers Commissioner South Carolina Photo by Jill Derrick State Farmers Market The Land family not only grow their own fruit, they also ferment it, distill it, bottle it, label it 3483 Charleston Hwy. and sell it at the Chattooga Belle Farm Distillery, which is one of the many facets of their farm. West Columbia, SC 29172 Advocates 803-737-4664 cantaloupes, peaches, squash, Chattooga Belle Farm: Paradise in the Upstate for Agriculture tomatoes, watermelons LONG CREEK--Chattooga Belle Farm’s of more caregivers, so Land is continuously Twelve years ago, an effort Greenville most valuable assets are intangible: the joy seeking more farm workers and creating jobs to establish a coalition of State Farmers Market 1354 Rutherford Rd. and commitment of the family who own it, the in the Upstate. industry organizations to Greenville, SC 29609 stunning views, and the diversity that keeps Land manages the farming, building, retail help market and promote 864-244-4023 people coming back to this paradise. and service divisions of the business. He says South Carolina products bedding plants, dairy products, When Ed Land decided in 2008 that it was when you are operating a business, it is beyond the normal scope flowers, peaches, watermelons time for a career change, he turned his eyes your job to be a part of every aspect of that of the Department was towards 138 acres of land in Oconee County. corporation. “If you’re not growing you’re launched. SC Advocates for Pee Dee He and his wife Kitty named their farm after backing up,” Land stated. “You always need to Agriculture is the foundation State Farmers Market Ed’s grandmothers, Laura Belle and May Belle, be moving forward in a business.” that was started. It is 2513 W. Lucas St. and created Chattooga Belle Farm. The joy that the farm brings the Land family a non-profit group that Florence, SC 29501 This special place is not just acres of soil, is clear with every word they speak, and they promotes the overall industry 843-665-5154 but it embodies a spring of energy that flows pride themselves in sharing that beauty with butter beans, flowers, peaches, of agriculture in the state. vegetables plants, watermelons through all the animals and plants that find a others. They host many events annually, Members of the board home on its grounds. The farm has a variety of including more than 70 weddings last year. include diversified business Log on to produce that not only looks good but tastes In addition to the distillery, Chattooga Belle’s people in areas that are agriculture.sc.gov good. The view of the mountains behind acres farm store is open every day. Along with a wide directly associated with and click on of apple and peach orchards, Muscadine selection of signature soups, salads and agribusiness. Daily Market News Reports and scuppernong vines, and blackberry, sandwiches, Belle’s Bistro serves wine made Organizations represented raspberry and blueberry bushes immediately from the fruits grown on the farm. Lunch is include the Palmetto catches the eye. served Tuesday through Sunday. Agribusiness Council, Paw paws, just one of the many exotic fruits The 18-hole disc golf course features Clemson PSA, Farm Bureau, grown on the farm, are a native fruit found all stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains SC State University, Farm over the Southeast. Land describes them as a with major elevation changes and water Service Agency, FFA, cross between banana, mango and nut hazards. Farm tours allow groups to learn how SC Agricultural Education, pudding. Native Americans called them the the dirt beneath their feet turns into yummy the SC Forestry Association, fruit from the gods. The farm also grows things to eat. several producer members, persimmons, Asian pears and figs. Black A natural event that the family eagerly awaits and, of course, the SC Angus cattle feed on the rich grass. is the Aug. 21 total eclipse of the sun. Department of Agriculture. Chattooga Belle Farm is known for its small Chattooga Belle lies directly in the path of The members have a batch distillery that makes three brandies, totality, where the full effects of the eclipse vested interest in agriculture two whiskeys, one moonshine and one vodka. can be viewed. Land says the eclipse will in South Carolina and Land said, “Moonshine is the raw product of be even more stunning when paired with are dedicated to improving anything. When it first comes out of the still, it the breathtaking vista views at Chattooga an already strong industry. is moonshine. What comes after is the whiskey, Belle. Since the inception of and we don’t make wimpy whiskey around Food trucks, distillery tours, music, this organization in 2005, here.” astronomy talks, star-gazing, yard games Advocates for Agriculture The Lands are also contributing to the and more will be available during Eclipse has privately raised well-being and growth of the area. As the farm Fest 2017. For ticket information visit more than $750,000 for expands and develops, the property is in need chattoogabellefarm.com. worthy causes, including Plant It Forward SC, which offered flood relief for farmers in 2015, the Commissioner’s School for Agriculture, FFA, 4-H, and Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom, to name a few. See Advocates for Agriculture , continued on page 8 Aug 3, 2017_Jan 32013.qxd 7/28/2017 3:06 PM Page 2 Page 2 South Carolina Market Bulletin August 3, 2017 The South Carolina Market Bulletin Aquaculture Market Bulletin Office: 803-734-2536 (ISSN 0744-3986) 8:30 a.m.—5 p.m. Monday-Friday The Market Bulletin is published the first and third Thursday STERILE GRASS CARP , of each month by the SC Department of Agriculture, 8-10in, $12ea; 12in+, SC Department of Agriculture Wade Hampton State Office Building, Columbia, SC 29201. $15ea; tilapia, $1-1.95ea; Periodicals postage paid at Columbia, SC 29201. red breast bream, 40¢ea; Other Contacts more. Clay Chappell; Postmaster, send address changes to: Richland; 803-776-4923 Commissioner’s Office 803-734-2210 SC Market Bulletin, PO Box 11280, Columbia, SC 29211 KOI , long & short fin, 4in & up, $1ea & up. Tommy Consumer Protection 803-737-9700 Policies for Advertising Sherman; Laurens; 864- Only ads pertaining to the production of agricultural products 546-2778 Fruits & Vegetable Inspection 803-737-4597 and related items are published. BREAM , 30¢; Bass, $1.50; Catfish, 50¢; minnows, Fruit & Vegetable Market News 803-737-4497 Only one ad per category is allowed, but readers may $25/lb; grass carp, submit ads in up to four different categories. “For Sale” ads 8in+, $13. Derek Long; Grain Grading 843-375-3158 must include a price. Ads will be published one time only. Newberry; 803-944-3058 BLUEGILL BREAM Livestock & Grain Market News 803-737-4621 The advertiser’s complete name, address, zip code, county, SHELLCRACKER , and phone number with area code are required for each ad. pond stocking, 30¢-$3ea; Market News Recording 737-5900 However, only the person’s name, county, and phone Crappie, 50¢-$3ea; Bass, number are listed. Advertisements can be no longer than $1.50-$3ea; catfish, Metrology Laboratory 803-253-4052 150 characters including name, county, and phone number. 50¢-$2. Cannon Taylor; Newberry; 803-276-0853 Out-of-state ads are not accepted. STERILE GRASS CARP , 12-14in, $12ea. Michael Advertisements from anyone acting in the capacity of an Price; Lexington; 803-356- agent cannot be accepted. That includes ads from dealers, 3403 3 ANG COW CALF PRS , 10 REG ANG BULLS , merchants or commercial businesses, including real estate $1500/pr. John Garrison; 1-2y/o, top AI b'lines, Yon, ads. We do not accept sealed bids, legal notices or Cattle Aiken; 803-507-1018 bruiser, pay weight, Hoover consignment sales. 2 SG BULLS , PB, poll dam, tour duty, BSE, red, ready for service, $1500up. Steve Sease; The Market Bulletin reserves the right to edit and/or verify ads 6Y/O REG BELTED $1200ea firm. Leon Shealy; Anderson; 864-304-6313 and notices. Ads are received in good faith, and the Bulletin GALLOWAY BULL , Lexington; 803-622-1314 REG BLK ANG BULLS , assumes no responsibility for their content. produces LBW, $1200; 2 JERSEY COW , due to calf quality EPDs, 18m/o, Hereford cows, 1 pregnant, in Nov, will hand milk or $2500. Jason Wilkie; There is no charge for advertising. $900ea; 1 Belt/AngX cow, take calves. nursing a calf. Lexington; 803-600-2438 $800. Dowl Thompson; Larry Redmon; Lexington; 4 BLK ANG & GELB The deadline is noon on Tuesday of the week before Union; 864-426-0912 803-309-7047 CROSSED HEIFERS , publication. Check each category for specific rules. BFMSTR BULL , polled, PB ANG BULL , from 18m/o, bred to reg Sim- paint red/white, good b'line, reg stock, 900lb, 16m/o, Ang, $1500ea. Terry Gibert; Ads may be submitted by: $2200. Mark Rodgers; $1250; 2 Ang heifer, 650lb, Greenwood; 864-993-4212 Saluda; 803-522-2329 12m/o, $750ea; more. ANG HEIFERS , 4-6m/o, • Mail: SC Market Bulletin Advertising, PO Box 11280, REG ANG BULLS , 16- Rudy Williams; Clarendon; weaned, wormed, on Columbia, SC 29211. Please use 8½ x 11 inch paper. 17m/o, EPDs, $2500up. 803-938-2945 grass, $350up. Casey Cecil Eaddy; Clarendon; REG AMERICAN BLK McCarty; Newberry; 803- • Fax: 803-734-0659 803-473-2154 HEREFORD YRLNGS , 924-5239 REG BLK ANG BULLS , bulls & heifers, ce & good ANG HEIFER BULL , • On-line: Go to www.agriculture.sc.gov.