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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Shared Vendor Space Available through Diamond E Collective Diamond E Collective at 523 Main St. in Rapid City, S.D. has opened a space for producers to jointly market their products. The storefront is currently seeking producers and artists interested in displaying their goods in a retail location
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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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South Dakota Grown Potatoes In Season Now Potatoes are a known staple in a Midwestern’s diet, consumed roasted, boiled, baked, mashed, fried, in soups, and in salads. This favorite is now available for purchase from our South Dakota farmers and from retailers supporting locally grown. The red,
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Specialty Producers Invited to Regional Meetups All producers, and those involved with their local food systems, are encouraged to come meet each other, share ideas, and enjoy a great meal at upcoming regional meetups. Attend one or more of the four meetings taking place in January &
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Strengthening South Dakota’s Local Food System: A Unified Effort Partnering under the umbrella of the North Central USDA Regional Food Business Center grant (RFBC), the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association and the Value Added Agriculture Development Center are fostering transformative change. As technical service providers for this
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Fresher is Fun! Specialty Crop Marketing Campaign Fresher is Fun! S.D. Specialty Producers Association received a Specialty Crop Block Grant in 2021 to support retailers who sell local specialty crops and value added products from three or more producers in South Dakota. The group worked with a
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Updates from Regional Local Food Meetups In January & February, 2023 producers across the state met for regional meetings. Held in Yankton, Chamberlain, Watertown and Rapid City, the goals of these meetings were for networking, discussing what challenges & resources exist in their region for local foods,
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Presenters: Jason Soren and Wayne Soren of the Dakota Community Market Description: SDSPA is excited to share this webinar on the power of community building, featuring board members Jason and Wayne Soren of the Dakota Community Market. This event promises to be an enlightening exploration of how
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Presenters: Teresa Wiemerslage, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Specialist Description: S.D. Specialty Producers hosted a webinar focused on on-farm food safety including FSMA and GAP. Teresa Wiemerslage shared about produce safety programs, discussed best practices, the importance of food safety, and the basics of food
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