The SC Grower Exchange Podcast

The SC Grower Exchange: April 20, 2026

We have another great "Grower Spotlight" this month… Sarah is joined by coastal agent Brad Fowler to chat about Baxley Family Farms in Georgetown, SC. This multi-generati

The SC Grower Exchange: March 30, 2026

“On today’s episode, we get a crop report from all around the midlands as well as an update from our upstate agents who fill us in on potential frost damage from the week

The SC Grower Exchange: March 16, 2026

Andy joins today’s episode to share with us about a family-run farm in the upstate of South Carolina, Strawberry Hill. Run by the Cooley family, Strawberry Hill, USA, is

The SC Grower Exchange: March 2, 2026

Our regularly scheduled crop updates from around the state are in today's episode! Hear from the Midlands, PeeDee, and Coastal regions of the state about what’s happening

The SC Grower Exchange: February 17, 2026

We’re back for another Grower Spotlight. Zack joins Sarah to tell us about Hickory Bluff Berry Farm, located in Holly Hill, SC. Working with this farm from the start of h

The SC Grower Exchange: February 3, 2026

In our first update of 2026, Sarah, Rob, Zack and Anna Sara share a few grower meetings coming up. Psst: You can still register and take advantage of these yourself! Alth

The SC Grower Exchange: January 20, 2026

Welcome back and happy 2026! We're starting the new year off with some introductions. Two new agents have joined the commercial team since we last got together, so let's

The SC Grower Exchange: December 1, 2025

On today’s episode, we get one final regional update for the year. Join Sarah, Justin, Rob and Anna Sara to hear what’s happening in the fields around the state. Rob shar

The SC Grower Exchange: November 17, 2025

On today’s episode, we are joined by Jhessye Moore-Thomas from the (formerly) Climate Smart Program. She brings us our November “Grower Spotlight” which is Saxmore Farms

The SC Grower Exchange: November 3, 2025

Join Sarah, Zack, and Andy for regional crop updates from across the state. Justin joins in to chat about this week’s “Timely Topic” which focuses on moving into cooler w

The SC Grower Exchange: October 20, 2025

On this episode, Justin and Brittney bring us another Grower Spotlight. Brittney tells us about Mcleod Farms, a multi-generational operation in McBee, SC. The farm, now r

The SC Grower Exchange: October 6, 2025

On this episode, all we do is talk about how dry it is and how many diamondback moths are in the field…kidding, kidding! Although it sometimes feels like those are the on

The SC Grower Exchange: September 22, 2025

We’re doing things a little bit different around here, but hopefully that means you get even more out of this podcast! Join us as we revamp things and add some new segmen

The SC Grower Exchange: August 25, 2025

On today’s episode, we hear from agents around the state and discuss weather woes from the field. Excessive moisture is an issue for most of the state, making field condi

The SC Grower Exchange: August 18, 2025 - Deep Dive on Climate Smart, Cover Crops, and Soils with Lacy Barnette

In this month's deep dive, Rob Lasts chats with Horticulture Team Extension Associate, Lacy Barnette. They discuss topics including the Climate Smart Grant, the use of co

The SC Grower Exchange: July 28, 2025

Today’s show comes to you from the comfort of our air-conditioned offices because it’s getting too hot for plants AND people out there! Agents give crop updates from arou

The SC Grower Exchange: July 16, 2025 - Clemson Agribusiness FarmGate program with Kevin Burkett

For this deep dive, Justin Ballew and Kevin Burkett discuss the Farm Gate program. This annual survey collects data on specialty crop acreage and yield to help calculate

The SC Grower Exchange: July 14, 2025

On today’s episode, Zack, Anna Sara, Andy, Rob and Sarah share a brief crop report from across the state. Hot weather is the common theme, and the heat can bring issues t

The SC Grower Exchange: June 30, 2025

Agents Sarah, Rob and Anna Sara discuss what’s happening in the field and have a conversation about seasonal woes, including pest and disease issues. The group chats abou

The SC Grower Exchange: June 16, 2025

This week, the agents chat about the recent rainy weather and what that means for all the crops coming to market. The agents also get into a good conversation about orcha