About us

Welcome to The Foothills Agricultural Resource and Marketing Center (The FARM Center)

The FARM Center is a nonprofit agricultural event and education center located in Oconee County, South Carolina. Our vision is simple: Connecting Our Community with Agriculture.

Through events like the farmers market, county fair, concerts, rodeos, workshops, and family-friendly festivals, we create opportunities for people to come together, learn from one another, and build lasting relationships. Every program we offer is rooted in the belief that agriculture can help grow more than just crops. It can grow connection, purpose, and community.

We are committed to promoting agricultural education, supporting sustainable practices, celebrating local traditions, and strengthening the economy of our region. More than that, we aim to create a place where neighbors feel welcome, young people learn responsibility, and everyone has a role in shaping a stronger future.

Whether you're here to volunteer, shop local, enjoy live music, or simply spend time with your neighbors, we invite you to be part of something real. At the FARM Center, community is not just something we talk about. It is something we build together.

What We Believe

At the FARM Center, our work is guided by values rooted in agriculture and rural life. These principles shape how we serve, lead, and grow together:

Hard Work
We believe meaningful work builds character and strengthens our sense of purpose.

Stewardship
We are caretakers of the land, animals, and resources entrusted to us.

Community
We value belonging, trust, and shared responsibility.

Resilience
We embrace challenges and keep going, even when the work is hard.

Service
We lead by helping others and contributing to something beyond ourselves.

Responsibility
We take ownership of our actions and teach others to do the same.

Honesty
We speak the truth and act with integrity, even when it’s not easy.

Gratitude
We are thankful for what we have and generous with what we can give.

Self-Reliance
We believe in learning practical skills and preparing for the future.

Simplicity
We find joy in the everyday, and we value quality over excess.