Last Chance for South Dakota Grown Tomatoes As the weather shifts and temperatures begin to drop, one of our summer favorites, tomatoes, will soon be gone. However, street corner markets, farm stands, and grocery stores across the state still have this ripe, delicious specialty crop available. The
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Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard hosts Tour for Producers to Learn about Wholesale Production On September 28th Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard (Greg and Muriel Stach) hosted a tour for producers interested in learning about wholesale grape production and no chemical systems. During the tour Greg Stach
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Local Producer Offers Flavorful South Dakota Hummus If you are looking for a delicious healthy snack or wanting to step up your charcuterie game, locally sourced hummus is a great choice. The Farm Stand at Bear Butte Gardens, 5 miles outside of Sturgis, S.D., makes hummus in
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Marketing the Whole Crop Rotation TOPP Field Day at Albrecht’s Angel Honey and Winery SDSPA’s Oct. 1, 2024 field day discussed key topics on organic crop rotations essential for transitioning organic farmers. The event began with a discussion on row crop rotations, focusing on strategies for farmers transitioning
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Meet Your Farmer at Sioux Falls Food Co-op Event- Fresher is Fun! Celebrate South Dakota grown vegetables at the upcoming ‘Meet Your Farmer’ event at the Sioux Falls Food Co-op on Wed., July 10, 2024 from 4 – 7 p.m. Central Time. The event will feature local
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Producers Invited for a Closer Look at No Chemical Systems for Wholesale Grape Production S.D. Specialty Producers Association is hosting an on-farm event Sept. 28, 2024 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. CDT at Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard in Yankton, S.D. with owners Greg and Muriel Stach. This
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Pushing Local Food Forward in South Dakota: an RFBC Update In a state as rural and large as South Dakota, it can feel as if those advocating for local food are doing so alone. Fortunately, you’re not alone! South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has been partnering
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Regional Aggregation Meetings Scheduled for April During the first week of April join us virtually for regional meetings focused on aggregation resources, opportunities and challenges. Four separate meetings will provide opportunities to hear about other producers’ experiences and learn about market opportunities. Speakers and topics will vary
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Regional Commercial Kitchen Exploration July 6th A common theme at the regional meetings we held in early 2023 was a desire for more commercial kitchens, both on farms and for community shared use. As a result, we hosted a webinar with a panel discussing commercial kitchens (recording),
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Regional Local Food Meetings Scheduled If you are interested in gathering with other producers and local food supporters in your region of the state, be sure to register for the regional meetups that SDSPA will be hosting in Jan & Feb 2023. The goals of these meetings
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