A spring growers meeting to discuss compliance with labor rules and regulations is set for May 14 at the State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia.  The meeting is at 9 a.m. at the Phillips Market Center.

Representatives from the United State Department of Labor will present information important to farmers and growers and the operations they run. The meeting is open to all growers, labor industry professionals and agribusiness industry representatives. The session will include a question and answer time.

Head out to the Midlands Plant & Flower Festival this weekend for a great selection of Certified SC Grown plants, flowers and specialty food products. Thousands are expected for the festival that starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday (April 18-21) at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia. 

Festival Hours

Thursday-Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12-5 p.m.

Spring is for sprucing up your yard, and your local State Farmers Market is the perfect place to find everything you need to get the job done!  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s (SCDA) three Spring Plant & Flower Festivals provide the best selection of plants, flowers, and lawn and garden décor. 

The four-day festivals draw thousands of visitors to the State Farmers Markets. Check out the festival near your or make plans to shop all three. Here are the festival locations and dates:

Pee Dee Plant & Flower Festival - April 11-14, 2013