S.D. Local Foods Coalition ~ July 2022 Update If you’re a supporter of building local foods in South Dakota, consider joining the bi-monthly Local Foods Coalition meetings & project work. Indicate your interest here, or suggest an individual, farm or organization that you think the Coalition should
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S.D. Local Foods Coalition ~ May 2022 Update The May S.D. Local Foods Coalition meeting allowed for further networking, discussion on funding opportunities, planning for speakers & subcommittee work time. The Coalition met on May 17, 2022 via Zoom, and started off with breakout time so that
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SDSPA Conducting Survey of Businesses and Institutional Buyers S.D. Specialty Producers Association is collecting responses on our buyer evaluation survey. The purpose of this survey is to gauge interest of businesses and institutions across the state in regards to purchasing specialty crops, value added products, and local
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SDSPA Offering Urban Ag Lesson Plans One of S.D. Specialty Producers Association’s (SDSPA) missions is to develop specialty production agriculture opportunities in South Dakota and to increase awareness and markets for local foods. SDSPA is accomplishing that mission in a variety of ways. SDSPA Urban Ag Liaison,
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SDSU Extension Welcomes New Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crop Field Specialist At the end of July, Nick Volesky joined South Dakota State University Extension as a new Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crop Field Specialist based at the West River Research and Extension Center in Rapid City, SD.
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Find A School The USDA-FNS Farm To School Census Data provides information on which school districts, childcare institution and other relevant organizations are involved in or intend to participate in farm to school activities. The 2019 Census data indicates the following South Dakota programs involvement or interest.
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Specialty Crops Showcased at 2024 Washington Pavilion Ag Friday and Ag Day On March 22nd and 23rd S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) attended Ag Friday and Ag Day at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. These events were a great opportunity for children and their families to
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Specialty Producers & Value Added Ag featured at the 2023 S.D. State Fair During South Dakota’s State Fair in Huron, SD, specialty producers were among the many avenues of agriculture being celebrated at the Value Added Agriculture Center Day on Thurs., Aug. 31, 2023. The Value Added
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Specialty Producers Meetups Held in Watertown and Chamberlain Join us for February Specialty Producers Meetups in Yankton and Rapid City. This winter SDSPA has coordinated regional producer meetups to help producers meet others in their region who are growing & raising food, help attendees identify what challenges and
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Washington Pavilion Hosting Ag Day 2023 for Students and Families Ag Day at the Washington Pavilion will provide a chance for students and families near Sioux Falls to visit with producers in all facets of agriculture. Participants will enjoy interactive booths and hands-on activities to learn more
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