Meet the Candidates: DeShawn Blanding for SC Commissioner of Agriculture
South Carolina's agricultural industry is facing growing pressure from rising costs, farmland development, and gaps in the state's food supply chain. We talk with DeShawn Blanding, Democratic candidate for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, about his plans to support local farmers, expand food processing infrastructure, protect agricultural land, and strengthen food safety oversight. Drawing on his family's farming legacy and experience in federal agricultural policy, Blanding explains how he would approach the challenges facing South Carolina's farmers and consumers. We also examine…
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