URBAN AND RASIED BED PRODUCTION
FIND YOUR LOCAL OFFICE AND RESOURCES
Please consider reaching out to local offices to get connected to individuals and organizations working directly in your area. Many of these individuals can provide you with no-cost technical assistance.
Clemson Copperative Extension
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/
Clemson cooperative Extension agents work closely with the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences research faculty to develop apps, spreadsheet formulas, classes, training materials, home-health aids and factsheets designed to save you time and money.
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture was established in 1879 to oversee and promote agriculture in the Palmetto State. They help the state’s farmers and agribusinesses grow and prosper.
USDA Farm Service Agency
The USDA Farm Service Agency is equitably serving all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service delivers conservation solutions so agricultural producers can protect natural resources and feed a growing world.
South Carolina Farm Bureau
The South Carolina Farm Bureau informs lawmakers about the impact of policies, trains young farmers about getting started, and helps to educate teachers and students about agriculture.
SC Small Business Development Centers
https://www.scsbdc.com/locations
SC Small Business Development Centers offer free, private consulting, resources and seminars to help your small business thrive.
GENERAL RESOURCES
SC Grower Blog and Resources
https://scgrower.com/resources/
NRCS Urban Agriculture
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/other-topics/urban-agriculture
US Botanical Garden Urban Agriculture
https://www.usbg.gov/urban-agriculture
National Gardening Association
Black Urban Growers
https://www.blackurbangrowers.org/
Urban Agriculture Resources
https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/urban-growers
National Public Gardens
FUNDING
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/food_business_funding_sources
South Carolina Department of Agriculture Grants
https://agriculture.sc.gov/divisions/agency-operations/grants/
South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association Grant Application
https://scspecialtycrop.com/grants/
Whole Kids School Garden Grant
https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/school-gardens-grant
Home Depot Grant
https://corporate.homedepot.com/community/home-depot-foundation-grants
SEEDS
PUBLICATIONS AND WEB RESOURCES
Farming Foundations Clemson Online https://cpe.clemson.edu/browse/extension/horticulture/courses/farming-foundations
Community Gardening: Cultivating Communities Online Course https://www.clemson.edu/extension/school-community-gardening/community-gardening/cultivating-communities.html
Community Gardening Manual
https://cdn.empowerline.org/2021/08/CommunityGardeningManual_June2022.pdf
Raised Beds
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/building-raised-beds.html
ORGANIZATIONS
SC New and Beginning Farmers
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/newfarmer/index.html
SC AgrAbility
https://aged.sites.clemson.edu/faculty/layfield/agrabilitysc//