Adventures in Urban Agriculture August Tour Day Urban agriculture enthusiasts gathered on Aug. 4, 2023 for an inspiring day of learning and exploration at the Adventures in Urban Agriculture Tour Day, co-hosted by Cherry Rock Farms and IronFox Farm. As the heat soared, participants were treated to
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Adventures in Urban Agriculture Tour Day Hosted by IronFox Farms Join our upcoming Adventures in Urban Agriculture Tour Day hosted by IronFox Farms of Sioux Falls. Expect an exclusive in-person tour day featuring Dan and Megan EisenVos, the dynamic duo behind IronFox Farm located in Sioux Falls.
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Ag Day at the Washington Pavilion 2022 Recap Ag Day at the Washington Pavilion is a chance for families near Sioux Falls to visit with producers in all facets of agriculture and participate in hands-on activities to learn more about where food & fiber come from. SDSPA
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On Feb. 6 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. This year SDSPA showcased Cedar Creek Gardens, operated by Peggy Martin and Bud
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The Agritourism tour at Cherry Rock Farms highlighted fall entertainment that can be offered at a farm destination. Approximately 30 people, including families and children, attended the tou. Cherry Rock Farms has been family owned and operated since 1925. Laura and Marco Patzer are now the 4th
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Agritourism, pumpkins, bees and herbs featured at Ag Day 2020 Prairie Moon Herbs and Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch showcased their businesses during the 17th Annual Ag Day at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Oct. 10, 2020. The purpose of this free event is to communicate the importance of
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The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has coordinated upcoming tours highlighting the specialty crop and local foods industry on Aug. 17, 2019. The first tour will feature the production area at Thunder Valley CDC, 290 Empowerment Drive, Porcupine, SD from 12:30-2:30 p.m. MDT. Thunder Valley CDC will provide lunch
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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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Avera McKennan Hospital Food Services and Local Food Questions & Answers with Nicholas Skajewski, Executive Chef What is Avera doing to source food from local producers? We work closely with Dakota Fresh Food Hub, as well as many independent local farmers. All of our Avera McKennan
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Big Stone Pumpkin Patch Showcases Farming with Entertainment Mark and Emily Mueller, owners of the Big Stone Pumpkin Patch, hosted guests on Sept. 13 during the SDSPA tour featuring Agritourism. Their farm is on a gravel road a few miles from the paved highway, just southwest of
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