SDSPA Collecting “Take 5 for Feedback” on Education Topics SDSPA and NRCS are working together to form resources that support producers in the building of a sustainable local food system The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Crop Association (SDSPA)
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SDSPA Educational Webinar Opportunities We are thrilled to announce that the S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is launching an exciting new initiative to support and empower producers like yourself. The live recordings started in June. SDSPA is hosting weekly producer training webinars via Facebook Live, aimed at
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SDSPA Represents Producers at AgFest 2023 & Ag Stakeholders Meeting in Pierre S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) participated in AgFest on Feb. 6, 2023. This annual event takes place in Pierre during the legislative session and provides an opportunity to bring together South Dakota’s private, state and
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Seeking Nominations for 2024 S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2024 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers, customers, and community members are invited to nominate a farmer who has made a
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Seeking Nominations for S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2022 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers and members of the public are invited to nominate a farmer who has made
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Seeking Nominations for S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for a S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers and members of the public are invited to nominate a farmer who has made a significant
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South Dakota Hops Harvest Approaching The 2021 season has been challenging for many farmers due to drought. For South Dakota hop growers, the conditions are nearly ideal this year. Hops require a great deal of water due to their growth rate, with the greatest need in late
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Specialty Farms Bus Tour in Southeast South Dakota Spend your Sunday afternoon visiting two farms in Clay County, South Dakota. Enjoy learning and sampling from the farms who are working to assure their families and communities have locally grown food. The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) and
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Specialty Producers Invited to Business Planning Workshop Specialty producers are encouraged to spend a day focusing on developing their business plan at a free upcoming workshop on Nov. 14, 2023 at the SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center, in Pierre, S.D. The Business Planning Workshop will run from
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Specialty Producers Invited to Regional Meetups All producers, and those involved with their local food systems, are encouraged to come meet each other, share ideas, and enjoy a great meal at upcoming regional meetups. Attend one or more of the four meetings taking place in January &
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