2020 S.D. Local Foods Conference sees changes, opportunities for producers The annual South Dakota Local Foods Conference (SDLFC) is celebrating its tenth year. The 2020 event, Nov. 5-7 will be the first held entirely online. The SDLFC Planning Committee looks forward to discussing the new opportunities that
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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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Avera McKennan Hospital Food Services and Local Food Questions & Answers with Nicholas Skajewski, Executive Chef What is Avera doing to source food from local producers? We work closely with Dakota Fresh Food Hub, as well as many independent local farmers. All of our Avera McKennan
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Bear Butte Gardens to Showcase South Dakota Mushrooms Celebrate South Dakota grown mushrooms at the upcoming Mushroom Festival at The Farm Stand at Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis on Sat., Oct. 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mountain Time. The event will feature specialty mushrooms
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Bringing the Farm to School: Producer Training 2023 Registration for Bringing the Farm to School: Producer training is now open. The sessions are scheduled for Jan. 18-19, 2023 in Brookings and Feb. 14-15, 2023 in Rapid City. This is a great opportunity for producers looking to start
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Brookings Commercial Kitchen Available To Rent The historic 5 and 10 Ben Franklin in Brookings, South Dakota was recently renovated, launching the Brookings Commercial Kitchen. Local food entrepreneurs and food-based businesses can rent this licensed kitchen space in order to prepare meals or food products. The community
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Burke Area Farmers Market to Host Chef Brave Heart The Burke Area Farmers Market is hosting a chef event Thurs., Sept. 8, 2022 highlighting the use of specialty crops. The market will feature renowned Oglala Lakota culinary artist and caterer, Chef Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart. The market is
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Capital City Farmers Market to Feature Chef Uriah Steber Congratulations, Capital City Farmers Market! As the winning participant of the Farmer’s Market Price Sharing Project, they won the opportunity to host a Chef Event that features South Dakota specialty crops. They are planning their SDSPA sponsored chef
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Capital City Farmers Market Wins Chef Event Sponsorship Congratulations, Capital City Farmers Market, and market managers Lindy and Matt Geraets, on winning a SDSPA sponsored Chef Event to be held at their market this summer! Capital City Farmers Market, located in Pierre, won this special event by
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Capital City Farmers’ Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week The Capital City Farmers’ Market (CCFM) is celebrating National Farmers Market Week with a special chef event on Saturday, August 7 featuring Chef Uriah from Drifters Bar & Grille. Thanks to a grant from South Dakota Specialty Producers
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