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The story of Sharp and Sharp Certified Seed is not just about agriculture; it is a tale of resilience, innovation, and a deep-rooted connection to the land. The Origins of Sharp and Sharp Seed Farm Sharp and Sharp was established in 1948 by Don Carlos Sharp, Jr., (1919-2001) a World War II veteran and agronomy graduate from Clemson University and his wife, Camille Lawton Cunningham (1921-2006). Built on land that had been in Camille’s family since at least 1801, the farm star

I’m not sure “down time” exists on a farm, but if there is a less busy stretch for us, it runs from late December until about now. We use this short window to condition seed and to catch up on the work that’s hard to fit in once the season ramps up. Today, we’re conditioning soybean seed—what most folks call cleaning. Seed conditioning is one of the most important steps between harvest and planting. It’s where we use a special machine with screens to remove dirt, debris, crac