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Agribusiness Development | South Carolina Department of Agriculture With more than 22,600 farms and 4. 6 million acres of farmland, South Carolina is driven by agriculture. Agribusiness (agriculture + forestry) is the state’s No. 1 industry, accounting for nearly 260,000 jobs and $51.
8 billion in annual economic impact. Agribusiness in South Carolina continues to grow, making the industry a vital component of South Carolina’s economy. Collectively referred to as the agribusiness industry, the agriculture and forestry industries represent the largest economic sector in the state with an economic impact of over $50 billion dollars annually.
The Office of Agribusiness Development (OAD) was established in 2015 as a division of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. The OAD was created to support and encourage the expansion of the existing industry while also strategically recruiting other agribusinesses.
With nearly 25,000 farms, the Palmetto State is fortunate to have a strong, growing agribusiness cluster based on the abundance of arable land and driven by sophisticated, highly productive, and diversified private enterprise.
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) is housed within the SC Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agribusiness Development to encourage and support the continued advancement of ACRE entrepreneurs and research. In 2017, the South Carolina General Assembly designated funding to promote agribusiness in our state. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture used that funding to create ACRE.
Thus far, ACRE has awarded over $1,862,500 to 163 agricultural entrepreneurs, funded several industry-driven research projects, and led dozens of business workshops throughout the state. Overall, the ACRE program seeks to provide additional economic prosperity for SC agribusiness from within the state and from across the globe.
ACRE will house a unique research platform devoted to addressing specific challenges for industries that can provide more market opportunities to South Carolina agribusinesses and farmers.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agricultural entrepreneurs and agribusinesses in South Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (over $1.8 million awarded to 163 entrepreneurs thus far). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) grants is funded by South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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