Description: Discover organic and transitioning field pea production in South Dakota through the experience of Blake Burggraff of 465 Farmstead in Hartford, SD. In this 15-minute video, Blake shares how field peas fit into his crop rotation and his current experience with field pea production. Angela Jackson, Organic Ag Transition Advisor with the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association joins the conversation to provide insight on market demand for field peas, strategies, best practices, research, and why more producers are considering field peas as a profitable and sustainable option in the Upper Great Plains. This video offers practical knowledge, firsthand perspectives, and inspiration for anyone interested in organic transition or expanding into new crop opportunities.
Published: June 6, 2025
Video: Organic Peas in SDThis recording is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).