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Consumer trends call for fresher, healthier foods and research shows locally grown produce is considered the freshest. In fact, nearly 90% of shoppers in South Carolina indicated they would purchase South Carolina grown produce if it was competitively priced and was of good quality. Research also shows consumers will purchase SC grown products through a "sense of pride," preferring homegrown as opposed to that of the competition.
What is Certified South Carolina?
Certified South Carolina is the Palmetto State's new brand of locally grown and processed products. Certified SC Grown brands grown products and Certified SC Product brands processed and value-added products.
What products are grown in South Carolina?
South Carolina products include a wide variety of fruits and vegetables; meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs; fish and shellfish; field crops for food, feed, fabric, and fuel; ornamental horticulture, floriculture, and turfgrass; forestry and timber products; specialty foods and agricultural manufactured products and more. View the SC Produce Availability Calendar for a comprehensive list of produce availability in the state.
What are the standards that must be met to be certified as Certified South Carolina Grown?
The Certified SC Grown logo signifies first quality products, grown in South Carolina that meet the U.S. #1 Quality Grade Standards, or higher U.S. Grade Standards, whichever is the accepted U.S.D.A. industry grade standard for the commodity.
Any processed, cooked, or manufactured item bearing the Certified SC product logo must be produced and packaged to accepted industry standards in an approved kitchen or facility.
How do I find Certified South Carolina products?
Look for the Certified South Carolina logo in your supermarket, roadside market, community or state farmers market or whever you shop.
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How do I find a retailer that carries Certified South Carolina products?
Visit the links below. Don't see where you shop? Then ask your retailer to carry Certified South Carolina products.
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How do I know the item is Certified South Carolina grown?
The product will be tagged with the Certified South Carolina grown label or follow the signs in the store. If you don't see the logo, ask for Certified South Carolina.
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Where can I find more information?
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