The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship recently awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 businesses across the state. Among the recipients, four are based in the Upstate region.
The Pickled Pepper People, a minority-owned business in Greenville County, specializes in spicy slaw made from fresh, locally sourced vegetables using a traditional Haitian family recipe. This business will use the grant money for equipment, marketing, social media, and shared kitchen expenses.
Growing Green Family Farms in Greenville County supplies fresh produce to the Upstate region. With ACRE funding, they plan to expand their operations and improve their facilities.
Farm in the Wildwood in Greenville County utilizes ecofriendly agricultural methods to grow baby greens, herbs, and various vegetables. They will use the ACRE funds for facility improvements, marketing, and expanding product offerings.
Blue Ridge Rabbit Meat Co., a family-run rabbit farm located in Wellford, will use ACRE funding to add heating and cooling systems to their barn. Lastly, Farm Girl Produce based in Columbia plans to use the grant money for marketing efforts and expanding their product offerings of locally grown fruits and vegetables.
