SDSPA Organic Newsletter: 1st Quarter 2026
This SDSPA Organic Update features:
- SDSPA Northern Plains Program Success in 2025
- Growing Opportunity: Organic Alfalfa and Clover Seed Production
- Transition to Organic Garlic Production at Prairie Coteau Farms
- 465 Famestead Shares Insights on Transitioning to Organic
- Lewis & Clark Lake Vineyard Tour Highlights Organic Management Principles
- Producers Learn About Support for Regenerative, Organic Urban Ag Projects at Pulse of Life Genesis Garden
- Organic Farming Networking Event Connects Farmers, Buyers and Industry Experts at Harrisburg Event
- EQIP Grants
- SDSPA Organic Producers Chapter Update
- Sept Video: The Grace Place Farm in Sioux Falls, SD
- Dec Video: PrairieSun Organics and their semi-mobile chicken processing plant
- Jan. 14: Make Your Farm Plan Work for You: Lessons Learned from Starting the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative with Chris Patton
- Feb 11th: Lessons Learned from the Transition to Organic with Laura and Marco Patzer, Cherry Rock Farm
- March 11th: Organic- The Right Approach to Soil, Community and Growers with Charlie Johnson, Johnson Farms
- Upcoming Events:
- Jan 22-23: NPSAS Food & Farming Conference in Aberdeen
- Feb 5th: Whole Farm Planning in a Regenerative Context with Wayne Knight, Holistic Management International
- S.D. Producers Summit- Featuring a Regenerative Organic Learning Track!
- Feb 13th- Rapid City- Featuring Keynote Kelsey Murray, Ph.D, Aqua & Acre Market
- Feb. 20th- Huron- Featuring Keynote Kevin Fulton, Clear Creek Land and Livestock
- Transition to Organic (TOPP) Resources
- Video: Low Tunnel Organic Strawberry Production
- Video: Transition to Organic Swine and Lamb Production
- Video: Organic Seed Starting and Transplants
- Video: Management of Organic Orchards and Certification Steps
- Organic Regenerative (O-RAPP) Resources
- O-RAPP Office Hours & On Farm Advising Appointments
- Technical Guide: Whole Farm Planning for Organic Transition
- Video: O-RAPP Program Updates & Whole Farm Planning
- Resource Guide: Guide to Organic Transition with Regenerative Practices in South Dakota
- Video: Transitioning to Certified Organic Beef Production
- Video: From Soil to Market- Organic Buyer Panel
- Video: The Seven Freebies For Farmers by Keith Berns