South Dakota Specialty Producers and Value Added Ag Development Center Offer Help with Business Builder Grants Attention South Dakota food businesses! Are you looking to expand or strengthen your operations? Boost Your Business with Grant Assistance South Dakota Specialty Producers (SDSPA) and Value Added Ag Development Center
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Strengthening South Dakota’s Local Food System: A Unified Effort Partnering under the umbrella of the North Central USDA Regional Food Business Center grant (RFBC), the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association and the Value Added Agriculture Development Center are fostering transformative change. As technical service providers for this
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USDA Reminds Producers of Climate-Smart Opportunities Using Farm Loan Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers that Farm Loan Programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices, which build on many practices that farmers and ranchers already
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USDA Resources for Urban Ag: Applying for NRCS EQIP Programs Understanding the USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): A Vital Tool for Sustainable Agriculture As climate change and environmental degradation continue to challenge agricultural practices, the USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) offers critical support to farmers
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Presenter: Rachel Frei, SD NRCS Urban Conservationist Description: This webinar offers valuable knowledge for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their environmental stewardship efforts. With NRCS assistance, applicants can maximize their chances of securing funding for projects aimed at promoting sustainable land use, conserving natural resources, and
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Website Development Program Available for Specialty Producers The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is continuing a program that offers assistance in building new websites or updating the look, mobile accessibility, or Search Engine Optimization of an existing website for specialty crop producers. SDSPA received a Specialty
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