Laurie C. Lawson, State Executive Director, South Carolina Farm Service Agency
After serving as State Executive Director of the South Carolina Farm Service Agency from 1993 until 2001, I am pleased that I have been appointed to serve again in this important position. It is an honor to serve farmers, landowners, and rural South Carolina. This agency has an outstanding, well trained work force. We plan to do all that we can to be friendly, courteous, efficient, and productive while always abiding by the laws of this wonderful country where we are privileged to live.
We have many programs that have become available because of the latest Farm Bill. Please go in to your local county office and let our good employees explain the program benefits to you. It is now time to make your farm plans for 2010 so, do not wait until you get too busy in the spring. Come on in now and get everything done that you need to do. Please pay particular attention to the dates your applications for the different programs must be signed. If you come in too late for your signup there is very little that we can do to help you. We do not want you to miss out on any benefits that you are entitled to!
Contact Us
South Carolina State FSA Office 1927 Thurmond Mall, Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29201-2375
Phone: (803) 806-3830
Fax: (803) 806-3839
Our State Committee
Robert Battle, Chairperson Battle, of Nichols, South Carolina, has farmed for several years in the eastern part of the state. During the Clinton Administration, Battle served as chairman of the South Carolina FSA State Committee. In addition to his agricultural activities, Battle has significant community leadership experience.
E. Warren Dixon Dixon, from Aynor, South Carolina, has spent his life farming in Horry County. In addition, he has previously served on the South Carolina FSA State Committee. Dixon is a respected leader in his community and participates in several local organizations.
Thomas J. Trantham Trantham owns and operates a dairy in Pelzer, South Carolina. Trantham is known for his innovative feed production processes and has made significant contributions to conservation practices in the South Carolina dairy industry. His farm has been used in demonstrations on soil quality and erosion prevention projects.
Don C. Sharp III Sharp is a row crop farmer from southern South Carolina. He has worked for decades on behalf of the farmers of the State. He has previously served as the Chairperson of the Allendale County Committee and continues to be active in local and state farming operations.
Mary Frances Koon Koon owns a farm in Orangeburg County. Koon is active in several community projects and organizations.
Notice to Hispanic and/or Women Farmers or Ranchers
Click below if you are a woman or Hispanic farmer and believe you were improperly denied farm loan benefits by USDA between 1981 and 2000. You may be eligible for compensation.
If you want to register your name to receive a claims packet, you can call the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1-888-508-4429, or access the following website: http://www.farmerclaims.gov
Referral Guide for USDA Settlements and Claims Adjudication Process:
HISPANIC and WOMEN Farmers and Ranchers Claims Adjudication: 1-888-508-4429; http://www.farmerclaims.gov/
NATIVE AMERICANS Settlement Agreement (Keepseagle v. Vilsack): 1-888-233-5506; http://www.indianfarmclass.com
AFRICAN AMERICANS Settlement Agreement (Pigford II): 1-866-950-5547 OR 1-866-472-7826; http://www.blackfarmercase.com
All Media calls - refer to the USDA Office of Communication at 202-720-4623
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