Devonie Nicholas gives the scoop on this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival! Devonie is the Marketing and PR Director for the festival; tune in to hear Devonie talk with HRN's Erin Fairbanks about Miami food culture, as well as some of the events and tastings at the festival. Tune in to hear Devonie's tips on how to survive the event! Learn about the event's educational agenda, as well as its charitable contributions. From scrumptious burgers to elegant wines, The South Beach Wine & Food Festival has it all! So pack your bathing suit and come with an appetite because this year's fest is not to be missed. This HRN Special has been sponsored by 360 Cookware.

"The festival is an educational platform, so the students that you see at the event- this is their hands-on learning experience. We provide a real life experience for these students to do a major culinary event and work alongside the greatest chefs and winemakers in the world." [14:05]

-- Devonie Nicholas on The South Beach Wine & Food Festival

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

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