Clemson Extension Agribusiness

Clemson University is looking for volunteers to help collect price data at local farmers markets. This project helps support farmers, improve market transparency, and strengthen local food systems by documenting prices for fruits, vegetables, and other products sold at markets.

Volunteers will visit markets and record prices using a simple form. There is a small stipend to compensate volunteers for their time. The information collected helps farmers, researchers, and markets better understand trends, support local agriculture, and improve programs that benefit both producers and consumers.

No special experience is required—just an interest in local food and a willingness to collect data at the market. This is a great opportunity to support local farmers, contribute to important research, and engage with your community.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to learn more, please complete the contact form here: https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHqdayuV2ydXZga
Filling out the form does not obligate you or the market going forward. Follow up instructions about the project will be sent later to those who complete the interest form.

Don't forget to register for this FREE workshop happening this Thursday, march 12th from 12:00 -2:00 pm.

Whether you are just starting your agribusiness or expanding your operation, there are various funding options available, including loans and grants. Join us to hear from various speakers who will discuss these funding opportunities and the requirements to receive them. Speakers include representatives from: South Carolina Department of Agriculture ArborOne Farm Credit Farm Service Agency March 12, 2026 12:00 -2:00 pm Online and FREE Link to register: https://bit.ly/agbusfunding Questions? Contact Bethany Funkhouser at (864)-986-1225 or [email protected]

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A Dollar Saved is a Dollar Earned As the adage goes, “a dollar saved is a dollar earned”. Perhaps even more so if the dollar is saved from paying taxes and can go towards funding retirement. Many farmers may imagine a scenario where they keep working until their dying breath, and while that might be possible, it is prudent to ha...

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The fourth quarter of 2025 brought changes to both the national beef cattle markets and the South Carolina auction market.

Visit our blog to download the 2025 Q4 SC Livestock Market Summary to learn more: https://blogs.clemson.edu/agribusiness/2026/01/06/2025-sc-livestock-market-summary-4th-quarter/

A quick reminder about our agricultural sales tax seminar next week, Oct. 21st at 10:00 a.m.

We are hosting a webinar with SCDoR to cover agricultural exemptions, unprepared foods exemptions, SCATE cards, tax maps, and using MYDORWAY.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-carolina-agricultural-sales-tax-seminar-tickets-1681093980349?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us on Oct. 21st 10:00 a.m. for an informative online seminar on South Carolina sales tax and how it impacts agricultural businesses!

This course is designed for farmers, agribusinesses, accountants, lawyers, and tax professionals.

We are hosting a webinar with SCDoR to cover agricultural exemptions, unprepared foods exemptions, SCATE cards, tax maps, and using MYDORWAY.

Click Below for More Information and Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-carolina-agricultural-sales-tax-seminar-tickets-1681093980349?aff=oddtdtcreator

Next weeks Lunch & Learn hosted by Clemson Extension Agribusiness

Grab your lunch and join us to learn all about preparing to file your taxes as an agribusiness during our FREE Lunch & Learn! The workshop will take place this Wednesday, October 15th, at 12:00 pm online via Zoom. Please register at https://agtaxforms25.eventbrite.com
Participants are responsible for obtaining tax advice based upon their circumstances from their own independent professional advisors. This workshop is for general educational purposes only.
If you have questions, please contact Bethany Funkhouser at (843)-944-8584 or [email protected].

Helpful article from RightRisk news on 'How to Fight Decision Fatigue'

RightRisk News- September 2025 Marching On: How to Fight Decision Fatigue and Keep Moving in the Right Direction Other RightRisk News To read more see RightRisk.org/News CLICK HERE to view the newsletter SHOULD I SELL MY CALVES off the cow this fall? How much of my fertilizer, herbicide, and seed n...

Local farmers market price reports for South Carolina are published at the link below.
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agribusiness/resources/marketing/price-reports.html

These reports offer growers, buyers, and educators’ reliable access to market data to support production, marketing, and research decisions.

Users of the reports also have a chance to provide feedback about the data through the webpage.

Join us on Oct. 21st 10:00 a.m. for an informative online seminar on South Carolina sales tax and how it impacts agricultural businesses!

This course is designed for farmers, agribusinesses, accountants, lawyers, and tax professionals.

We are hosting a webinar with SCDoR to cover agricultural exemptions, unprepared foods exemptions, SCATE cards, tax maps, and using MYDORWAY.

Click Below for More Information and Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-carolina-agricultural-sales-tax-seminar-tickets-1681093980349?aff=oddtdtcreator

Vine-ripe juicy tomatoes are always a summertime favorite and one that can even cause a bit of competition. This can range from seeing who can grow the largest, who has the best variety, how oddly shaped one may appear, and of course which one makes the best tomato sandwich.

This summer, farmers markets around South Carolina have had volunteers submitting data on fruit and vegetable prices.

Preliminary Tomato Pricing Data From SC Farmers Market Price Reporting Project From Kevin Burkett, Clemson Agribusiness Associate Vine-ripe juicy tomatoes are always a summertime favorite and one that can even cause a bit of competition. This can range from seeing who can gro…