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July 6, 2017_Jan 32013.qxd 6/29/2017 4:57 PM Page 1 South Carolina MARKET BULLETIN South Carolina Department of Agriculture Volume 91 July 6, 2017 Number 13 Next Ad Deadline: July 11, 2017, Noon agriculture.sc.gov Market Bulletin Office: 803-734-2536 Seasonal Featured Products Hugh E. Weathers South Carolina Commissioner State Farmers Market 3483 Charleston Hwy. On the West Columbia, SC 29172 803-737-4664 Road Again cantaloupes, peaches, squash, tomatoes, watermelons Willie Nelson had nothing on me in the month of June. Greenville When I think of the start of State Farmers Market 1354 Rutherford Rd. summer in South Carolina, Greenville, SC 29609 Photo by Marsha Hewitt several things come to mind. 864-244-4023 Our famous Southern heat, bedding plants, dairy products, Tea Room manager Jennifer Gerdes pours a cup of tea for Dupre Percival in the new dining area. tasty barbecues, and of flowers, peaches course, fresh Certified South The Market Tea Room Adds Charm to Farmers Market Carolina produce definitely Pee Dee top the list. Summer is also a State Farmers Market By Marsha Hewitt well-appointed room. Often found sitting at one time for traveling, and that is 2513 W. Lucas St. Editor of the tables, he welcomes guests and explains no exception here at the Florence, SC 29501 SC Market Bulletin their dining options. Department of Agriculture. 843-665-5154 Recently reviewed as one of the most butter beans, hanging baskets, At the beginning of June, flowers, peaches, vegetables plants One of the latest and best additions to the charming tea rooms in the state, The Market several members of my State Famers Market is The Market Tea Room, Tea Room is described by manager Jennifer staff and I traveled to Log on to a delightful lounge area where folks can enjoy Gerdes as “quaint and joyful.” Not only does Nashville for a meeting of agriculture.sc.gov a traditional tea service. In addition to the full she offer a large selection of specialty teas, the Southern Association and click on breakfast and lunch offered at the already from black to green to herbal, she also makes of State Departments of Daily Market News Reports successful Market Restaurant, the tea room scones fresh daily from her own recipe. Agriculture (SASDA). This is adds another dimension to the West Columbia Afternoon tea is a fun event. Jennifer sets always a great opportunity site. the tables with fine vintage china and has to catch up and share Despite its relatively new status, The Market a starter tea ready for guests. The food is with people from other Tea Room has a homey, comfortable feel. beautifully presented on a three-tiered stand, states in our region People wander in, look at a variety of South with sandwiches on the bottom, scones in the who are facing similar Carolina foods and crafts, chat with the staff, middle, and sweets and fruit on top. challenges in agriculture. and order tea. But not just a glass of ordinary “The menu changes weekly,” she said, Topics on the agenda iced tea—pots of specialty and flavored teas, explaining that she uses fresh, seasonal food included water management, gourmet iced teas and coffees, scones and items. The scone selection might include solar farms, and disaster other sweets are available all day. orange-cranberry, lemon-blueberry, vanilla relief. There was a great Customers can choose Elevenses, a cream or mixed berry. Sandwiches vary from presentation on agricultural traditional mid-morning tea break, or afternoon honey cucumber dill to walnut chicken salad to entrepreneurship, something tea (both of which require reservations) or peach pepper ginger. The sweets feature her that we’re looking at closely cream tea (served any time). Although visitors signature petit fours filled with local jams plus a here at the Department. might be a tad confused at first, the staff is so variety of homemade cookies and fresh fruits. While we were there, friendly and helpful that customers immediately “You won’t leave hungry,” she smiled, adding Nashville’s hockey team was feel welcome. that she refills the plates repeatedly. in the NHL finals, so the town The Tea Room serves as an anteroom to The tea room and the restaurant complement was an exciting place to be. The Market Restaurant, so customers can each other. “One woman told me her From Nashville, I hopped decide where they want to eat. Yes, they can husband agreed to come for tea if he could on a plane for a quick order a full meal from the restaurant and dine get a cheeseburger from the restaurant,” trip to Washington, D.C. in the tea room if they choose. Or they can go Jennifer said. where I had the privilege straight through to the well-established Market “We want this to be fun and accessible,” she to participate in the Restaurant for their favorite Fresh from the said. “People can bring a laptop or book and White House Infrastructure Menu selections. just relax with a cup of tea.” As a weekly treat, Summit. There I joined Both establishments are owned by Dupre pianist John McCullough plays the piano on governors, mayors, and Catering and Events Co. Partners Dupre Thursdays during lunch. representatives from tribal and Bobby Percival are a father and son The Market Restaurant is open from 7 a.m. nations to discuss rural combination well known in food circles for their to 3 p.m. daily. The Market Tea Room is infrastructure and regulatory fresh, delicious, and innovative food. They also open until 4 p.m. and by reservation for reform. have a food truck and do extensive catering. special events. For more information go “This is the extension of everything www.facebook.com/markettearoom or email See On the Road Again , I’ve done,” Dupre said, gesturing at the [email protected]. continued on page 8 July 6, 2017_Jan 32013.qxd 6/29/2017 4:57 PM Page 2 Page 2 South Carolina Market Bulletin July 6, 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 KOI , long & short fin, 4in & of each month by the SC Department of Agriculture, up, $1ea & up. Tommy SC Department of Agriculture Wade Hampton State Office Building, Columbia, SC 29201. Sherman; Laurens; 864-546- Periodicals postage paid at Columbia, SC 29201. 2778 Other Contacts BREAM , 30¢; Bass $1.50; Postmaster, send address changes to: Catfish, 50¢; Minnows $25/lb; Commissioner’s Office 803-734-2210 SC Market Bulletin, PO Box 11280, Columbia, SC 29211 grass carp, 8in+, $13. Derek Long; Newberry; 803-944- Consumer Protection 803-737-9700 Policies for Advertising 3058 Only ads pertaining to the production of agricultural products BLUEGILL BREAM SHELL - Fruits & Vegetable Inspection 803-737-4597 and related items are published. CRACKER , pond stocking, 30¢-$3ea; Crappie, 50¢-$3ea; Fruit & Vegetable Market News 803-737-4497 Only one ad per category is allowed, but readers may Bass, $1.50- $3ea; catfish, submit ads in up to four different categories. “For Sale” ads 50¢-$2. Cannon Taylor; Grain Grading 843-375-3158 must include a price. Ads will be published one time only. Newberry; 803-276-0853 STERILE GRASS CARP , Livestock & Grain Market News 803-737-4621 The advertiser’s complete name, address, zip code, county, 8-10in, $12ea; 12in+, $15ea; and phone number with area code are required for each ad. tilapia, $1-1.95ea; red breast Market News Recording 737-5900 However, only the person’s name, county, and phone bream, 40¢ea; more. Clay number are listed. Advertisements can be no longer than Chappell; Richland; 803-776- Metrology Laboratory 803-253-4052 150 characters including name, county, and phone number. 4923 STERILE GRASS CARP , Out-of-state ads are not accepted. 12-14in, $12ea. Michael Price; Lexington; 803-356- Advertisements from anyone acting in the capacity of an 3403 agent cannot be accepted. That includes ads from dealers, RED SG PB BULL , or blk REG BLK ANG BULLS , merchants or commercial businesses, including real estate SG bull, ready for service; AI sired, 8-9m/o, weaned, ads. We do not accept sealed bids, legal notices or Cattle 3 blk SG heifers; all vac, dewormed, calving ease, consignment sales. 14m/o, $1200ea. Curtis docile, $1400. Lee Clinton; HEIFERS & BULLS , 7m/o, Hipp; Spartanburg; 864-230- York; 704-913-6127 The Market Bulletin reserves the right to edit and/or verify ads blk Baldy, $800up. Ken 1983 PB ANG BULLS , GAR and notices. Ads are received in good faith, and the Bulletin Shuler; Orangeburg; 843-708- ABBA REG BRAHMAN b/l, Sunrise, Prophet, assumes no responsibility for their content. 2201 BULL , 13m/o, $1200. Benny McProgress, 9-13m/o, JERSEY COW , in milk, Weaver; York; 803-487-9593 $1650up. Bill Mason; There is no charge for advertising. 5gal/day, very gentle, hand 5 FST CAF HEIFERS , Cherokee; 864-490-1430 or machine, bred back w/calves by side, SimAng, 3 REG CHAROLAIS BULLS , The deadline is noon on Tuesday of the week before to Jersey bull, $1200. breed back to Ang Rito 606, 8-9m/o, all AI sired, gentle, on publication. Check each category for specific rules. Sam Stevens; Aiken; 803-645- $1825ea or $1925 choice. Joe feed, good EPD’s, $1400. 5111 Moon; Anderson; 864-617- Henry Mitchell; York; 803-627- Ads may be submitted by: 2 REG CHAR BULLS , 6970 6142 2y/o, exc EPDs, more, REPLACEMENT HEIFERS , ANG HEIFERS , 4-6m/o, • Mail: SC Market Bulletin Advertising, PO Box 11280, $2500ea; 8 reg Char open 15m/o, Gelb cross, ready weaned, wormed, on grass, Columbia, SC 29211.