S.D. Specialty Producers Association Seeks Project Manager South Dakota Specialty Producers is looking for a Project Manager to join in the promotion of South Dakota specialty crops and products. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management skills. Candidates should be detail oriented and able to
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Salad Washer Construction Workshop for Vegetable Producers April 17 Do it yourself! Join S.D. Specialty Producer Association members on April 17, 2021 to learn how to convert a washing machine to a salad spinner for your vegetable operation. Registration deadline is April 5. The ‘From Spin Cycle
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SDSPA Collecting “Take 5 for Feedback” on Education Topics SDSPA and NRCS are working together to form resources that support producers in the building of a sustainable local food system The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Crop Association (SDSPA)
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SDSPA Educational Webinar Opportunities We are thrilled to announce that the S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is launching an exciting new initiative to support and empower producers like yourself. The live recordings started in June. SDSPA is hosting weekly producer training webinars via Facebook Live, aimed at
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SDSPA Flower Grower Member Meetup Held In June, South Dakota Flower Producers had an exciting opportunity to meet with peers across the state and share experiences. Although this first meeting was virtual, the conversation flowed between SDSPA members. Each shared a unique story behind their flower farm,
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SDSPA Launches IPM Podcast Series SDSPA has announced their new podcast series. The first several episodes will discuss Integrated Pest Management for specialty crop producers. The podcast is an in-depth approach to discuss IPM, with experts from across the country visiting with Charles Riggins, SDSPA treasure and operator
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SDSPA Offering Two Educational Webinars Next Week The S.D. Specialty Producers Association has coordinated two webinars next week based on educational topics requested by members. How to Accept SNAP/EBT Cards at Your Farm- May 9, 2023, 12:30 p.m. CT/11:30 a.m. MT Whitney Butler, MarketLink Regional Representative, will
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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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SDSPA Promotes Specialty Producers at Lakota Food Summit 2022 SDSPA met with attendees at the 2nd Annual Lakota Food Summit in Rapid City on Feb. 15-16, 2022. At the conference, we met individuals doing new & exciting things in their communities to promote vegetable production, local foods,
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