Agriculture

Tarleton Blackwell. The Hog Series XXII: Nosedive I. 1986. mixed media. 39" x 31". Tarleton Blackwell has done a series of paintings entitled The Hog Series which expresses the cultural identity of rural South Carolina.

• South Carolina Agricultural Statistics
  Find out more about South Carolina’s agriculture with these statistics on farms, commodities, and more.
  • More Agricultural Statistics
• SC Agribusiness
  Read more about South Carolina’s agribusiness, the large-scale business operations of farming.
• Certified SC Grown
  The Certified South Carolina program allows consumers to easily find and buy South Carolina products.
• Palmettovore
  Learn about this growing movement to eat locally-produced foods.
• "South Carolina Shrimp Industry – A History of Heritage"
  Explore the historical timeline, facts, and future of South Carolina’s shrimp industry.
• SC Watermelon Board
  This commodity board features recipes, information about state production, research news, and more.

Agricultural History

• History of South Carolina Agriculture
  Agriculture is an important theme in the history of South Carolina.
• Agriculture (1925 - 1960)
  Take a look at these historical images of agriculture, including 4-H activities, livestock, and horticulture.
• History of the State Fair
  The South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, SC has been an important yearly event since before the Civil War.
  • Guidebook for the Nineteenth Annual Fair, Nov 8-11, 1887
• Old Barn Project
  Explore lots of old barns throughout South Carolina, listed by county.

Mining

• Clays of the Piedmont
  The North Carolina clays featured in these virtual field trips are similar to the ones found in the South Carolina Piedmont region.
• Minerals Yearbook
  Find out more about the mineral mining industry in South Carolina.
• Minerals
  This presentation is a good introduction to minerals found in South Carolina and characteristics of several kinds of minerals.

Water

Gervais Street Bridge crossing the Congaree River in Columbia, SC. Image from the Historic American Engineering Record.

• Groundwater
  Learn more about the importance of groundwater and how it can become contaminated.
• Digital Traditions-Aquaculture
  Meet fishermen who knit shrimp nets, build boats, and catch fish by ingenious methods such as rubber tires.
• Water Use in South Carolina
  Find out how many gallons of water your county uses per day!
• The Big Picture-Aquaculture
  Read or watch this program about South Carolina’s seafood business.
• The Big Picture-Water Issues
  Did you know that South Carolina has been going through a seven year drought? Find out the effects of diminishing water supply on our state.

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• South Carolina Agriculture and Forestry
  Read this great summary of South Carolina’s agricultural economy.
• Kaolin
  Kaolin is a type of clay mined in South Carolina that is used in paint and paper production.
• Water Use
  Learn more about the debate and challenges of providing enough clean water for everyone.
• Soybeans
  South Carolina grows a lot of soybeans. Find out what they are used for!