Research & Industry Insight

Authoritative Data on South Carolina Agribusiness

Sound policy starts with sound research. This page curates the most relevant economic, workforce, environmental, and market research shaping the future of South Carolina agribusiness.

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The Economic Impact of South Carolina's Forestry Industry

USC Moore School of Business
Estimates the economic impact of SC's forestry industry across six segments including pulp & paper, solid wood products, and recreation, with industry multipliers and growth prospects.
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2013-08-30

Making Small Farms into Big Business: Infrastructure Investment Plan

Crossroads Resource Center
Strategic plan to strengthen SC's local food economy by investing in infrastructure, supporting food hubs, and connecting small farms to local markets.
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2022-01

2021 Agribusiness Year-end Review

SC Department of Commerce
Summarizes South Carolina's agribusiness performance for 2021, highlighting total investment, new jobs, and project activity across subsectors like processing, forestry, and wood products.
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2020

Timber Product Output and Use for South Carolina, 2017

USDA Forest Service
Reports estimates of timber product output and roundwood use for South Carolina in 2017, summarizing production, imports, exports, and product categories.
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2018-19

SC Forestry Facts & Figures: FY2018-19

SC Forestry Commission
Annual fact sheet summarizing key statistics about South Carolina's forests, including wildfire activity, forest ownership, fire response, enforcement, and wood supply.
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2013-06-14

Economic group receives certification for Pee Dee food processing plant

WBTW
NESA received a 'Shovel-Ready' Site Designation Award for its Pee Dee Electric Food Processing Certified Site in Florence, SC, the state's first certified food processing site.
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2022-11

The Economic Impact of Agribusiness in South Carolina

SC Department of Agriculture
Estimates the economic impact of South Carolina's agribusiness cluster, including agriculture and forestry sectors, covering total output, jobs, labor income, and growth trends.
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