Celebrate National Farmers Market Week Aug 2-8 The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 2-8, 2020. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a proclamation dedicating the week with the goal to increase
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New SDSPA webpage to feature producers selling in bulk Canning season is here! Consumers are looking for locally grown bulk produce for canning jelly, pickles, salsa and other goods! SDSPA has created a webpage to promote producers selling bulk quantities of produce for canning, freezing, dehydrating and
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Market Feature: Capital City Farmers Market By Lindy Geraets Thinking back, it really is serendipitous how the Capital City Farmers’ Market came to be. In early 2009, I happened upon a local chat group of young people in Pierre. They were tossing around the question, “What business would
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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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Market Feature: Black Hills Farmers Market By Chelsea LeBlanc, BHFM Intern The Black Hills Farmers Market was founded in 1989. The market was first located in the Pigeon Building at the Central States Fairgrounds. The farmers market was eventually moved to Founders Park, where it was held
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South Dakota Local Foods Network Announces Upcoming Listening Session Opportunities The South Dakota Local Foods Network (Network) invites those interested in South Dakota local food production, marketing or distributing to attend one of two upcoming listening sessions. In this uncertain time and change in the food supply
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Market Feature: Vermillion Area Farmer’s Market The Vermillion Area Farmer’s Market, located in a town of 10,000 residents along the Missouri River in Vermillion, South Dakota, has seen significant growth and change since its humble beginnings. Vermillion had a truck market for years, located behind a hotel
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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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On Jan. 27 the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) participated in AgFest, an event that showcases traditional and innovative approaches to agriculture. This annual event takes place in Pierre during the legislative session. AgFest is sponsored by the Ag Unity Coalition, and it provides a great
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