Small Farm Stories: Resilience and Innovation As we embark on this five-part series, Small Farm Stories: Resilience and Innovation, we aim to highlight the inspiring journeys of producers across South Dakota. Funded by a collaborative agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the South Dakota
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Soil & Nutrient Management Field Day for Transitioning Organic Producers Held at Venner Farm On Sept. 7, 2024, Denise and Mark Venner, of Venner Farm, hosted a field day focused on soil and nutrient management in transitioning to organic crop production. Venner Farm grows a variety of
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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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Soil Health in a Market Garden Every gardener knows the importance of soil health, whether the garden is in a container or a 30 acre field or if the plants are in the sunshine or under growlights. There is an old adage in organic gardening – “feed
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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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South Dakota Mushrooms Showcased at Sturgis Farm Store Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, S.D. hosted a mushroom festival Sat., Oct. 7, 2023. The festival took place as part of a project funded by a specialty crop block grant that SDSPA received. The project focuses on promoting retailers
Read more →South Dakota Specialty Crop Economic Impact Specialty producers represent a small, but essential part of the Agriculture industry in South Dakota, but there is little official data on these producers. The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) contacted the Dakota Institute regarding an effort to study the business
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South Dakota Specialty Crops Featured at Aberdeen Retail Store Local retailers throughout the state are set up to help consumers get connected with local specialty crops. This theme is being highlighted at events taking place this year and next, through a specialty crop block grant SDSPA received.
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South Dakota Squash Available for the Holidays Now that the cold weather has hit, we can transition to South Dakota grown crops that store well over the winter months. Remember to add sweet, colorful winter squash to everyday dinners and holiday meals. Sioux Falls area food hub,
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Specialty Crop Farmers Showcase Businesses at Sioux Falls Event On March 1st local specialty crop farmers set up at the Prairie West Library in Sioux Falls, S.D. to showcase their businesses. The public was invited to stop by, connect with the farmers, take part in the giveaways,
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