Upcoming Webinar on Developing an Ag Tool Sharing System Sharing farm equipment & tools is an opportunity for many specialty crop producers to increase their productivity & efficiency, without as much cost. S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is hosting a webinar on April 28, 2022 at 12
Read more →Marketing Bootcamp Feb. 9 in Sturgis The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is excited to announce an upcoming workshop for local producers and other small business owners to improve their digital marketing strategies. The in-person workshop will be held in Sturgis, S.D. on Wed., Feb. 9, 2022
Read more →Join us in 2022! It is time to renew your membership with South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA)! Review your membership benefits here. Considering becoming a member for the first time? SDSPA’s mission is to provide education, promotion and connections for specialty foods and products. Our membership
Read more →Marketing for Vendors & Producers Class in Mitchell, SD Jan. 22, 2022 The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is excited to announce upcoming educational opportunities for local and niche producers to improve their digital marketing strategies. A day long in-person marketing class is scheduled for Sat., Jan.
Read more →Boosting Your Online Customer Connections Webinar Jan. 8, 2022 The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is excited to announce upcoming educational opportunities for local and niche producers to improve their digital marketing strategies. Shelly Gaddis, University of Sioux Falls Professor and owner of The Foundress Family, will
Read more →This event has been cancelled. This event was postponed and rescheduled for November 30. Register by Nov. 26, 2021. Find details here. Marketing Workshop Offered for Local Food Producers Brian Maruska, of SoDak Marketing, will lead a marketing workshop to help business owners better connect with their
Read more →Celebrate National Farmers Market Week 2021 The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 1-7, 2021. In the midst of a global pandemic, farmers markets, like all other small businesses, have innovated to continue
Read more →Producer Feature: Belle Valley Ancient Grains In 2002 Brian and Linda Stambaugh purchased 200 acres on the Belle Fourche River of western South Dakota, just a few miles from the dairy farm where Brian grew up. With their three daughters, they are the fifth and sixth generation
Read more →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
Read more →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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