‘Ask the Organic Transition Advisor’ at the 2025 NPSAS Conference Are you considering transitioning to organic farming or seeking advice to navigate the process? Visit the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) Transitioning to Organic Resource booth at the Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society (NPSAS) Conference Jan.
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2020 S.D. Local Foods Conference sees changes, opportunities for producers The annual South Dakota Local Foods Conference (SDLFC) is celebrating its tenth year. The 2020 event, Nov. 5-7 will be the first held entirely online. The SDLFC Planning Committee looks forward to discussing the new opportunities that
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2021 S.D. Local Foods Conference Highlights The 2021 South Dakota Local Foods Conference was held virtually November 4-6th. Consumers, producers, wholesale buyers and professionals who support the production of healthy, sustainable foods in South Dakota joined the event. The conference kicked off on Thurs., Nov. 4, with
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2022 Website Development Program Available for Specialty Producers The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is continuing a program that offers assistance in building new websites or updating the look, mobile accessibility, or Search Engine Optimization of an existing website for specialty crop producers. SDSPA received a
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2025 S.D. State Fair to Showcase Specialty Producers at Value Added Event The Value Added Agriculture Development Center (VAADC) invites you to attend the 26th Annual Value Added Agriculture Center Day at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, S.D. on Thurs., Aug. 28, 2025 from 9:00
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465 Farmstead Shares Insights on Transitioning to Organic During the September 20th field day, Blake Burggraff of 465 Farmstead Ltd. shared firsthand insights on transitioning hundreds of acres to regenerative and organic certification. Attendees were able to tour fields and pastures, see equipment demonstrations, discuss equipment usage
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Attendees Gather During ‘Plow to Plate’ Event Hosted by Venner Farm Venner Farm recently hosted their “Plow to Plate” farm tour on Sept. 22nd. Participants journeyed to the picturesque farm, situated along the Missouri River, to gain insight into the organic farming practices employed by Mark and
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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
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Cast Vote for 2022 S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) invites the public to participate in voting for the S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Cast votes by Oct. 25, 2022 for a farmer who has made
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Celebrate Fresh Sweet Corn During Rapid City Event Come see where and how sweet corn is produced at RockValley Gardens during their ‘Life is Sweet’ event on the farm Sat., Aug. 17, 2024 from 3- 7 p.m. Mountain Time. The event will feature farm tours, games, a
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