How to join
“Rise and shine, it's your turn to act. Please make the commitment and, most importantly, complete an application to participate in the Certified South Carolina program. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture and I look forward to working with program participants to make this a successful partnership and to reinvigorate our state's rural economy.”
— Hugh Weathers, Commissioner
Download the Application Form
Qualifications and Restrictions
Trademark Statement
The marks and slogans for the Certified South Carolina program have been designed and created for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA). Permission for use of this Federally Trademarked material is granted solely by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. A signed licensing agreement or approved application must be on file with the Department of Agriculture prior to use of any of these trademarked logos or slogans. Any unapproved use of these materials can result in liability under Federal Trademark Laws.
Certified South Carolina Program
Membership in the program is made by application to and acceptance by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. All farm producers, food manufacturers, specialty food producers, packing facilities and others engaged in the production or manufacture of agricultural products in South Carolina are eligible to apply. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture retains the rights to revoke use of the logo at any time the use for which the logo was granted has been abused. The logo does not constitute an endorsement of any product by either the South Carolina Department of Agriculture or the State of South Carolina.
Certified South Carolina Grown
Application for membership as a Certified South Carolina Grown producer is made to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture on a membership form available from the SCDA. To be eligible, the producer shall complete a list of all products he/she grows in South Carolina and wishes to list as Certified SC Grown for approval by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. All items that shall bear or potentially bear the logo or potentially be included in promotional efforts shall be included on the application form and approved by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Any new items must be sent to the SCDA for approval to update a member product listing. The member shall agree that the SC Grown logo shall only be used on first quality products, grown in South Carolina, that meet the US #1 Quality Grade Standard, or higher U.S. Grade Standards, whichever is the accepted USDA industry grade standard for that commodity. The logo shall not be used on secondary labels or cull products.
Certified South Carolina Product
Application for membership as a Certified South Carolina Product manufacturer is made to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture on a membership form available from the SCDA. Products that are eligible for inclusion in the program include agricultural products and food products that are manufactured or processed in the state that may or may not always include ingredients grown exclusively in South Carolina. This includes value added products, manufactured food products, and other agricultural products that may be further sorted, graded, blended, processed and packaged, in South Carolina. In addition, Specialty agricultural food businesses located in South Carolina may have an exclusive recipe manufactured in another state, under the South Carolina address and company label, and be eligible for membership in the program. All items that shall bear or potentially bear the logo or potentially be included in promotional efforts shall be included on the application form and approved by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Any new items must be sent to the SCDA for approval to update a member product listing. All products must meet the accepted USDA or FDA industry standards for the product, whichever is appropriate. Any processed, cooked or manufactured item must be produced and packaged to accepted industry standards in an approved kitchen or facility.
For more information about participating in the Certified South Carolina program or to receive an application by mail, contact Ansley Rast
