You may have heard that farm crops elsewhere are rotting in the fields.

Without workers and markets to sell to, farmers have little choice.

Not so in Lexington County and the rest of the state, says Eva Moore of the SC Agriculture Department.

“The reports I’ve heard about Lexington County farmers track with what we’re seeing elsewhere in South Carolina,” she said.

“The food service market has dropped dramatically, of course, but retail sales are decent. “We’ve seen a number of farmers adapting quickly to begin selling direct to consumers, whether at farm stands, through pickups and deliveries or through other models.

“These new sales models have helped farms that previously did a lot of business with restaurants, and have also been a welcome change for consumers.

“They’re looking to support their community and now they can connect directly with the people growing their food.”

County outlets for farm fresh produce can be found at:

• The Cayce Farmers Market, 2329 Charleston Highway, Cayce. 803-791-1009

A variety of produce and South Carolina grown products.

• Senn Brothers produce pick up – curbside, 327 Wholesale Lane, West Columbia

Call before 2 pm 803-252- 8723, sennbrothers.com $30 mixed produce box.

• SC State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia

Monday – Saturday 6 am – 9 pm, Sunday 12 – 6pm, 803-737-4664

bboozer@scda.sc.gov or scstatefarmersmarket.com

Seasonal plants, fruits and vegetable.

• Wingard’s Market, 1403 N Lake Drive, Lexington, 803-359-909l, mark@wingardsmarket.com

Various fruits and vegetables.