Buy Local Even in South Dakota’s Winter Months Most South Dakotans think of local foods as seasonal items. But even through our cold winters, more and more local food hubs, farmers markets and direct to consumer producers are open for business year-round. Our access to fresh, healthy
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Educational Webinar Series for Specialty Food Producers The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has announced a new educational series for local food producers, Farmers Markets managers and vendors, and others interested in selling direct to consumers. “We are hosting free training for producers to get together
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New SDSPA Board Member, Angela Jackson Please help SDSPA welcome our newest board member, Angela Jackson! Angela has been active in South Dakota local foods for over ten years, both as an educator and a producer. Since 2006, she has been the owner/operator of PrairieSun Organic Farm
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2020 Value Added Ag Center Day Recap Four members of South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) showcased their businesses at Value-Added Ag Day at the State Fair in Huron, S.D. on Sept. 3, 2020 including: Cindy Tolle, Evergreen Ranching and Livestock (Custer) and Sturgis Meats, Laura Klock,
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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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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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State Fair Value Added Ag Day 2019 South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) works to showcase the products of our members and local food producers across the state through a variety of venues including the SD Local Foods Conference, producer tours, the Sioux Falls Local Food Fair,
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South Dakota’s 1st annual Meat and Dairy Goat Workshop was held in Brookings in July. Eighty-three participants from South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa attended the event featuring industry expert presentations and hands-on training. The Value Added Agriculture Development Center (VAADC) along with collaborators South Dakota Specialty
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