- Buyer Evaluation Survey Summary (Sept., 2024)
- Summary of responses to SD Specialty Producers Association’s 2024 Buyer Evaluation.
- Buyer Evaluation Survey Flier (July, 2024)
- Brief summary of responses to SD Specialty Producers Association’s 2024 Buyer Evaluation.
- Value Added Production Facility in Central South Dakota, SDSPA
- Results of 2023 survey to gather insight on potential commercial kitchen or co-packer facility as part of regional aggregation meetings.
- Culinary Professional’s Use of Local Specialty Crops, SDSPA
- Results of 2022 survey of S.D. culinary professionals on interest and experience.
Buyer Evaluation Survey
S.D. Specialty Producers Association continues to collect responses on our buyer evaluation survey.
The purpose of this survey is to gauge interest of businesses and institutions across the state in regards to purchasing specialty crops, value added products, and local foods. The survey includes questions about barriers and interest, purchasing power, and current markets.
Answers are welcome from chefs, florists, retail locations, business owners, wholesalers, distributors, and anyone currently or interested in purchasing from local producers.
Buyers Evaluation Survey