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Palmetto State Hospitality Leaders Launch “Farm to Table Coalition” in Support of Cody Simpson

Cody for SC

April 1, 2026

COLUMBIA, SC – Restaurant owners, chefs, hospitality leaders, and food industry leaders from across South Carolina today announced the launch of the Cody for SC Farm to Table Coalition, supporting Cody Simpson, President Trump and Governor McMaster-endorsed candidate for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture.



Cody Simpson: "Food Security is National Security; We Must Keep America's Farmland American"

Cody for SC

March 24, 2026

Opinion Editorial by Cody Simpson

March 24 is National Agriculture Day, a day to recognize the farmers who feed our country and sustain our rural communities. But this day is about more than celebration – it is a reminder that agriculture is not just an industry. Agriculture is a national security priority.

After Raising $325,000 in One Month, Cody Simpson to File for Commissioner of Agriculture on Monday

Cody for SC

March 13, 2026

COLUMBIA, SC – With the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump and Governor Henry McMaster, a rapidly growing statewide coalition of supporters, and more than $325,000 raised in just four weeks, Republican Cody Simpson will officially file his candidacy for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture at 12:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026 at the South Carolina State Election Commission.

Simpson’s campaign says the early fundraising surge demonstrates strong statewide momentum and growing support from farmers, agribusiness leaders, and grassroots conservatives across South Carolina.

Cody Simpson Launches "Farmers Coalition" with Support from All 46 Counties

Cody for SC

March 9, 2026



COLUMBIA, SC –  Cody Simpson, the President Trump-endorsed candidate for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, announced today the launch of the Cody for SC Farmers Coalition - a statewide coalition of farmers, producers, and agricultural leaders supporting Simpson’s campaign to protect South Carolina’s farms, families, and future.

The coalition launches with members representing all 46 counties across South Carolina, demonstrating the broad support Simpson has earned since launching his campaign less than three weeks ago.

Trump-Endorsed Cody Simpson Announces Run for SC Commissioner of Agriculture

Cody for SC

February 19, 2026



COLUMBIA, SC – Cody Simpson – a fifth-generation farmer, trusted appointee of President Donald J. Trump, and former Agriculture Advisor to Governor Henry McMaster – announced his candidacy today for South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture. Simpson enters the race with the endorsement and encouragement of President Trump and Governor McMaster, who have both publicly called on Simpson to seek the office.

President Trump gives his support in second SC 2026 statewide race

The State

February 5, 2026



COLUMBIA, SC – President Donald Trump and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster have picked their candidate in the commissioner of Agriculture race to succeed Hugh Weathers.

Trump, McMaster wade into SC Republican race for agricultural commissioner

The Post and Courier

February 6, 2026



COLUMBIA, SC – Despite the presence of two other candidates in the field, President Donald Trump took to social media late Feb. 4 to prod Cody Simpson — a former adviser to Gov. Henry McMaster who has served since May as state director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency — to jump into the race.