2021 S.D. Local Foods Conference Highlights The 2021 South Dakota Local Foods Conference was held virtually November 4-6th. Consumers, producers, wholesale buyers and professionals who support the production of healthy, sustainable foods in South Dakota joined the event. The conference kicked off on Thurs., Nov. 4, with
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Boosting Your Online Customer Connections Webinar Jan. 8, 2022 The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is excited to announce upcoming educational opportunities for local and niche producers to improve their digital marketing strategies. Shelly Gaddis, University of Sioux Falls Professor and owner of The Foundress Family, will
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Marketing for Vendors & Producers Class in Mitchell, SD Jan. 22, 2022 The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is excited to announce upcoming educational opportunities for local and niche producers to improve their digital marketing strategies. A day long in-person marketing class is scheduled for Sat., Jan.
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This event has been cancelled. This event was postponed and rescheduled for November 30. Register by Nov. 26, 2021. Find details here. Marketing Workshop Offered for Local Food Producers Brian Maruska, of SoDak Marketing, will lead a marketing workshop to help business owners better connect with their
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Minority Crop Growers and Beekeepers Suffer Defeat in Pierre The following synopsis is provided by the Legislative Action Committee of the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association on the proceedings related to bill HB 1171. For the third year in a row, a bill (HB 1171) heavily supported by
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The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has coordinated upcoming farm tours highlighting the specialty crop industry on July 21, 2019. The first tour will feature small-scale vegetable and microgreen production at Tillford Rye Farm, 25530 481st Ave., Garretson, SD, from 12:30-3:00 p.m. CDT. The second tour focuses
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Producer Feature: Hoppy Trails Hop Farm “I can do that…!” Mark Bonnema had an epiphany (and a point of no return) while watching a news feature of a Midwest farm growing hops. With a love of craft beer and the desire to be involved in the craft
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Producer Feature: Srstka Hops Farm When asked why they grow hops, Joshua and Kelsey Srstka quickly replied, “Because it is the key ingredient to brewing a great BEER!” And that response is a key to understanding their goals which are to provide a constant quality South Dakota
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Producers Invited to List Farm in Local Food Directory The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is made up of a diverse group of specialty and niche producers in the state. The organization works to promote non-commodity products that include fruits and vegetables, specialty meats, wine, organic crops, specialty grains,
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The weather was perfect for SDSPA’s Regenerative Agriculture and Growing Hops tours held on Sunday, July 21. “S.D. Specialty Producers local farm tours are such enriching community events that really connect producers and attendees with a wealth of knowledge while being wholesome family events,” said Erin Hamann,
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