Farm to Showcase Organic Crop Rotations, Buyers and Buffalo Dinner Albrecht’s Angel Honey Farm & Winery, in Huron, S.D. is hosting a field day focused on marketing organic row crop rotations essential for transitioning organic farmers on Tues., Oct. 1, 2024, from 2 – 6 p.m. CDT.
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Webinar to Discuss Approved Materials for Use in Organic Crop and Livestock Production and the Role of OMRI Join SDSPA for this USDA TOPP (transition to organic) webinar on Oct. 2, 2024 at noon Central to understand approved materials for use in organic crop and livestock production.
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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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‘Superberry’ Aronia Now Available from South Dakota Farmers Aronia is a fruit native to North America, known for its outstanding nutritional value. These berries have high concentrations of flavonoids, which are considered potent antioxidants. South Dakota farmers are raising this superberry which is now in season and
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RockValley Gardens Celebrates Local Sweet Corn Life is sweet- and on August 17th RockValley Gardens celebrated with their Fresher is Fun! Sweet Corn Event. The Fresher is Fun campaign supported events at eight retail store in the state promoting the purchasing of South Dakota grown specialty crops.
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Fairgoers Celebrate Local Producers at 2024 South Dakota State Fair Aug. 29, 2024 was Value Added Agriculture Day at the State Fair! Fair-goers were able to stop by educational booths, sample and purchase value added local products. There were a variety of specialty crop products featured including
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Seeking Vendors for 2025 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation (UMURAI) Conference The 2025 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference (UMURAI) will be here before you know it! The conference dates have been set for Feb. 6-7, 2025 at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center
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Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day September 5th Do you want to learn more about scaling up vegetable production, incorporating cover crops, and managing soil health? SDSU Extension, South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), and Blue Sky Vegetable Co. welcome you to Worthing, SD for a
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Honey and Jam Festival Held at Owl Creek Organics On August 11th Owl Creek Organics hosted their Honey and Jam Festival as part of the Fresher is Fun Campaign. This campaign supported events at eight retail store in the state promoting the purchasing of South Dakota grown
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Organic Transition Field Day to Feature Soil Management Practices Join S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) for an exciting and informative field day at Venner Farm northwest of Pierre, SD, overlooking the Oahe Reservoir. Participants will get an in-depth look at the best practices for soil and nutrient
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