South Carolina is blessed with rich farmland and productive forests. These working lands feed families, sustain communities, fuel billions in economic activity, and preserve our landscapes. The industries most responsible for conserving our soil, water, wildlife habitat, and rural character—FARMING AND FORESTRY—are facing serious economic challenges. Our debates surrounding “conservation” are growing louder with family […]

One of Fairfield County’s outside advisors for the county’s Capital Project Penny Tax referendum reminded our county council that, “A wise person said we move at the speed of trust, and a lot of times there’s just no trust out there.” The formation of the Penny Tax committee is the starting point for the proposed tax