Certified South Carolina

10/13/2026

Chef Guichard Ulysse was born and raised in Haiti and discovered his love for cooking alongside his mother and grandmother.

After more than a decade in regional chef positions, he and his wife opened House 509 Bistro & W**e Bar in 2022. The restaurant offers a warm, welcoming experience often described as “fine dining with heart.”

Learn more about Chef Guichard Ulysse at SCChefAmbassadors.com.

10/07/2026

Happy 🌱🛏️ South Carolina farmers harvested more than 167,000 acres of cotton last year!

10/06/2026

“Having a local farmer and knowing your food, where it’s coming from, it’s right there — creating that relationship means a lot.”

For 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Guichard Ulysse, food tells a story and the best stories begin with care for the ingredients.

Hear from Guichard C. Ulysse about how his passion turns to pride when showcasing fresh ingredients from local farmers and fishermen.

👨‍🍳 Chef Guichard Ulysse of House 509 Bistro & W**e Bar in Greer

🐓 Joel & Tammy Sudduth of Joel and Tammy Sudduth in Greer

10/02/2026

🍂Fall weather means muscadines, greens, and pumpkins! Check out what's in season this October!🎃

Also in season: SC grown eggs, pork, chicken, beef, seafood, and specialty foods!

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

🦪South Carolina's oyster industry includes farmed oysters harvested year-round, as well as wild oysters harvested during the commercial season, which officially opens today!

📍 Find local seafood near you at certifiedsc.com.

10/01/2026

HUGE Certified South Carolina Website Updates:

🌽🍑Members can now list and update their product offerings. https://buff.ly/7obahR3

📍New interactive map makes finding local products and Certified SC members nearby even easier! https://buff.ly/CjjAf0w

🦐🤝Specialized applications for Certified SC Seafood and Associate Members. Associate Members are businesses and organizations that source South Carolina-grown produce and products. https://buff.ly/CDqkk5m

🖥️ And now complete online access for member sign-up and ordering Certified SC branding materials!

Visit certifiedsc.com and see how we've made it easier than ever to connect with customers and discover local products and produce.

09/22/2026

Happy first day of Fall!🍂 Find local Fall produce near you at certifiedsc.com

09/15/2026

Chef Jordan Heyd was born and raised locally with deep roots in the community.

Her culinary journey began aboard private yachts, but today she leads Lekker Eats—a from-scratch kitchen, market and bar in Myrtle Beach built on an “eat good, feel good” philosophy.

Learn more about South Carolina Chef Ambassador Jordan Heyd at SCChefAmbassadors.com.

09/14/2026

South Carolina is taking the spotlight.🌴

Come explore the Palmetto State's agricultural industry, innovation, and southern roots in the Spotlight State Building at the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo!

See you there! 👋

Sunbelt Ag Expo | Agribusiness | Innovation | Agriculture