SC farmers say they’re in crisis. Senators propose $35M in assistance.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 1,063

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — Small farmers say they’re in trouble, and legislators want to help.

On Thursday, senators added a clause to the state budget that would collectively give farmers $35 million in financial assistance. And representatives proposed their own, separate legislation that upped the aid to $50 million.

The Senate’s budget clause, which is part of its $15.3 billion spending plan, would give farmers money based on how many acres of crops they have planted, …

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