LowCountry Farm Conservation

11/11/2022

Thank you, Veterans 🇺🇸. For all of our Farmer Veterans, here is a great way to participate in grants and other opportunities!

WOW! What does over 1,000 Farmer Veterans look like? A lot like this! If you haven't joined yet, what are you waiting for? Just head to www.farmvetco.org and Click Join!

08/16/2022

Did you know that Charleston County Schools use fresh local produce for our kids lunches!?! Another reason to support local farms.

Charleston County School District Vertical Roots

08/02/2022

Baby it's hot outside..... see how it's impacting your local farms....

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry farmers are working through the high temperatures and hoping the impacts don’t cost them. At Rosebank Farms on Johns Island, owner Sidi Limehouse sa…

07/28/2022

https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/lowcountry-food-bank-hosting-free-farmers-market/

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) on Friday will host a farmers market food distribution event. LCFB will provide fresh produce at no cost on a first-come, first-serve…

06/15/2022

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HUGE thank you to one of our sponsors …. put on an AMAZING race at ….. G.O.A.T 5k and helped support this tour in a big way. Head over to their page to see other events like biking, running and more. Get moving with Blue Sky Endurance.

05/24/2022

Want to support your local farms? Help us do more!

We are a new organization that is raising awareness about conserving farming in the LowCountry.

Our goal is to create a connection between YOU, the consumer, and LowCountry agriculture.

Please consider donating to the LowCountry Farm Conservation.
Your donation will support micro-grants, Ag & Arts Agritourism and other platforms to support our FARMS!

DONATE NOW!

After peaking at 6.8 million farms in 1935, the number of U.S. farms fell sharply until the early 1970s. Rapidly falling farm numbers during the earlier period reflected growing productivity in agriculture and increased nonfarm employment opportunities. Since then, the number of U.S. farms has conti...

04/30/2022

Vertical Roots making news! Such a great use for the containers...

https://www.producebluebook.com/2022/04/25/vertical-farming-growing-in-small-spaces/ #

Vertical Farming: Growing in small spaces April 25, 2022April 15, 2022 - Produce Blueprints Print   Email   Blueprints Edition Date: March 2022 Vertical Roots indoor container farm in Columbia, SC produces over 5 million heads of lettuce annually. Vertical Roots also operates farms in Charleston, ...

04/28/2022

Maybe we could replace with dogwood so we still get the beautiful white flowers!?

The Bradford Pear tree will officially be banned in South Carolina in 2024, giving nursery owners time to transition and clear out their inventories. Homeowners are encouraged to remove and replace any on their property if able. Even though the Bradford Pear has been widely planted in our state for years, they are not native to the U.S. and are structurally weak, often breaking during heavy wind and rain. These trees also cross-pollinate with other pear trees, producing harmful offspring that threaten the lives of native trees and create food deserts for birds.

Clemson University offers guidance on proper tree removal and what native trees would make good replacements for the Bradford Pear here: https://bit.ly/3EVRj2Y

04/23/2022

You’ve heard of You-Pick berries, but have you experienced you-Pick flowers? This farm in Monks Corner, RED, WHITE & Blooms does just that!
Would be a great stop while you’re on the

Pay a summer visit to this dreamy u-pick flower farm in South Carolina to find a breath of fresh air and some beautiful u-pick flowers!

04/22/2022

https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/JohnsIsland/GOAT5k?fbclid=IwAR1NOY047kPGi3QGVLBNcZVZ8liBhPN0l93vzKlUcmaSHBfY_AENNsUAY8I

The G.O.A.T. 5K is on Saturday May 14, 2022.