Erin Fairbanks traces the local produce supply in South Carolina on this week's installment of The Farm Report. Tune in to hear Erin talk with Sara Clow, the General Manager for Grow Food Carolina. Grow Food Carolina is a local food wholesaler initiated by the Coastal Conservation League that aims to make local produce widespread. Learn more about South Carolina's growing seasons, and the importance of crop diversity in the state's hot climate. Later, Erin is joined by Matt Settar, the Produce Manager for EarthFare supermarkets. Hear Matt discuss his reasons for working with Grow Food Carolina, and EarthFare's focus on organic produce and healthy food. Finally, Erin calls up Carol Williams of Millgrove Farms, one of Grow Food Carolina's producers. Learn how a love of the land inspired Carol and her husband, Ben, to grow without pesticides. What does Grow Food Carolina offer individuals like Carol and Ben? Find out on this week's installment of The Farm Report! This episode has been sponsored by Route 11 Potato Chips.

"In order to make local food not just a specialty food and part of everyday, Grow Food Carolina sells as a wholesaler. [4:20] -- Sara Clow on The Farm Report

"Grow Food Carolina brings all the local farmers into one place, and it makes it really easy to deal with." [21:40] -- Matt Settar on The Farm Report

"We wanted to make the land last forever, which is why we decided to go organic instead of conventional." [29:40] -- Carol Williams on The Farm Report

On this installment of It's More Than Food, Michel Nischan talks with Karen Washington, Maria Hines, and Dorothy Hamilton- all advocates for women within the realm of food. Karen Washington is a community activist and co-founder of Black Urban Growers. As a community gardener and board member of the New York Botanical Gardens, Karen has worked with Bronx neighborhoods to turn empty lots into community gardens. Maria Hines is the owner and chef of Tilth, Golden Beetle, and Agrodolce in Seattle, and an supporter of local farms and sustainable practices. Dorothy Hamilton is the founder and CEO of the International Culinary Center, a culinary institute with campuses in New York, California, and Italy, where students learn all ranges of culinary technique. In this episode, we explore the backgrounds of each of these renowned members of the food industry, and the history behind women in the food movement. Each guest also gives us a current update on their work: Karen expresses her desire to sit down with the community and create a healthier food system for the city, Maria aims to build a society aware of healthy, sustainable foods, and Dorothy talks about teaching her students about building a restaurant that is focused on being on responsible, sourcing locally, and supporting the mid-size farm movement. Tune in for another remarkable episode! As always, thanks to Wholesome Wave for presenting today's program. Thanks to Four Lincolns for today's musical break.

"In this urban farming movement, women are out there in the trenches... Women are leaving the kitchen and going back into the field to really connect to where their food is coming from." [4:45]

"If we're talking about a food system that's sustainable and accessible for all, then the doors must be open for all." [16:05]

-- Karen Washington on It's More Than Food

"As the woman head of this school, I have always seen about 50% of our student body comprised of women, and pastry classes have always been 80-90% women." [12:50]

"What we want and expect from young chefs today is responsibility." [45:00]

-- Dorothy Hamilton on It's More Than Food

"The best flavors are coming from local, sustainable agriculture. When I opened my restaurant, I knew that had to be a part of my mission statement." [19:45]

-- Maria Hines on It's More Than Food

Agriculture is growing in South Carolina; the future is bright! This week on The Farm Report, Erin Fairbanks is talking with Hugh E. Weathers, the Commissioner of Agriculture for the state of South Carolina. Learn about the state's top ten cash crops, and hear why South Carolina's ag sector is growing! Hear about the history of agriculture in Commissioner Weathers' family, and how it mirrors farm trends throughout the history of South Carolina. Listen in to hear Commissioner Weathers talk about the importance of value-added products in South Carolina's economy, and learn more about the "Fresh on the Menu" program. Later, Dana Beach of the Coastal Conservation League joins the show to talk about land development in South Carolina. Hear about the prevalence of "sprawl" throughout the state, and how Dana's work is to preserve unique cultures throughout the state. This program has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"We've probably gained- albeit some lifestyle farmers- we've gained several thousand more farmers over the last 4 or 5 years. I'm very optimistic for the future... there are so many opportunities for agriculture in South Carolina." [9:00] -- Commissioner Hugh E. Weathers on The Farm Report

"South Carolina is the perfect place to make a local food system. We have a twelve month growing season, we have good soil, and good farmers!" [32:45] -- Dana Beach on The Farm Report