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Fertilizer Regulatory and Certification Services

About Us

Our Mission

The Department of Fertilizer Regulatory and Certification Services (FRCS) is made up of several Regulatory and non-regulatory programs.

The Fertilizer Regulatory Program enforces Section 46-25-10 of the SC Code of Laws pertaining to the manufacturing and selling of all commercial fertilizers in South Carolina.

The Seed Certification Program serves as a third-party inspection service for crop and turfgrass varieties in order to have the highest quality seed and turf available to the marketplace.

The Solar Habitat Certification Program is a joint program with Clemson Extension and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources that provides a framework to encourage the planting and maintenance of pollinator habitats at solar farms.

  • Office Staff

    Brad Stancil

    Title: Assistant Director of Fertilizer Regulatory and Certification Services 

    Phone: 864-646-2147 

    Email:  bstanci@clemson.edu

    Lauren Bramlett

    Title: Fertilizer Products/Licenses 
Soil Amendment Tonnage 

    Phone: 864-646-2148
    Email: lbramle@clemson.edu
    Specializes in: 

    • Fertilizer/Lime/License
    • Fertilizer/Lime/Soil amendment Product Registrations
    • Fertilizer Deficiency Refunds
    • Fertilizer/Lime/Soil Amendment Tonnage

    Jennifer Cooley

    Email: cooley4@clemson.edu
    Specializes in: 

    • Seed/Turf Applications
    • Seed Tags
    • Turfgrass Certificates
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Fertilizer Regulatory and Certification Services
Fertilizer Regulatory and Certification Services | 511 Westinghouse Rd, Pendleton, SC 29670