Seeking Nominations for S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year

Seeking Nominations for S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations...
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Seeking Nominations for S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year

How to Start a Raised Bed Garden

How to Start a Raised Bed Garden https://youtu.be/gt1EqlyPNcM?feature=shared   Raised garden beds are a popular choice for growing vegetables, herbs,...
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How to Start a Raised Bed Garden

SDSPA Newsletter- November 2023

  This SDSPA newsletter features: Business Planning Workshop Nov. 14th in Pierre 2023 Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Accepting...
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SDSPA Newsletter- November 2023

High Tunnel Short Course, by SDSU Extension

SDSU Extension Hosts High Tunnel Short Course SDSU Extension hosted a two-day educational event focused on information pertinent to small-scale...
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High Tunnel Short Course, by SDSU Extension

South Dakota Squash Available for the Holidays

South Dakota Squash Available for the Holidays Now that the cold weather has hit, we can transition to South Dakota...
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South Dakota Squash Available for the Holidays

S.D. Local Foods Coalition ~ Nov. 2023 Update

S.D. Local Foods Coalition ~ Nov. 2023 Update October Listening Session Recap Members of the S.D. Local Foods Coalition recently...
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S.D. Local Foods Coalition ~ Nov. 2023 Update

Upcoming Training Series on Accepting Non-Cash Payments

Upcoming Training Series on Accepting Non-Cash Payments Producers are invited to kick off of our upcoming training series on non-cash...
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Upcoming Training Series on Accepting Non-Cash Payments

Cut Flowers with Helen Skiba- Webinar Recordings

Cut Flowers with Helen Skiba- Webinar Recordings This past September, a cut flower workshop was held in Sturgis, S.D. featuring...
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Cut Flowers with Helen Skiba- Webinar Recordings

Specialty Producers Invited to Business Planning Workshop

Specialty Producers Invited to Business Planning Workshop Specialty producers are encouraged to spend a day focusing on developing their business...
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Specialty Producers Invited to Business Planning Workshop

South Dakota Mushrooms Showcased at Sturgis Farm Store

South Dakota Mushrooms Showcased at Sturgis Farm Store Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, S.D. hosted a mushroom festival Sat., Oct....
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South Dakota Mushrooms Showcased at Sturgis Farm Store

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SDSPA provides education, promotion, and connections for producers of specialty foods and products. Members include producers, consumers, chefs, grocers, processors, farmers markets and organizations that support the local foods and products market of South Dakota. Join us today!

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Please consider providing financial support to SD Specialty Producers Association work across the state. Contributions or gifts to SDSPA are not tax deductible. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Consult with your tax advisor for information.

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