S.C. Code Ann. § 33-47-100: Participation of associations in other associations.

An association may organize, form, operate, own, control, have an interest in, own stock of or be a member of any other corporation with or without capital stock and engaged in preserving, drying, processing, canning, storing, handling, shipping, utilizing, manufacturing, marketing or selling the agricultural products handled by the association, or the by-products thereof.