Webinar to Navigate On-Farm Food Safety Programs for Produce Growers Join us June 26th at 10 a.m. CDT for a webinar focused on On Farm Food Safety Programs with Teresa Wiemerslage, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Specialist. During the webinar attendees will learn more about
Read more →SDSPA Promotes Specialty Crops at Garden Discovery Festival SD Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) attended the Garden Discovery Festival at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, SD on May 19, 2024. There were a variety of booths and presentations where families and children could learn more about urban agriculture and
Read more →SDSPA Contractor Feature Dr. Angela Jackson is the new SDSPA USDA Transitioning to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) contractor for the Plains Region serving South Dakota. In her role, she will be advising and supporting transitioning producers across the state through organic farming education, technical assistance, and outreach
Read more →New FDA Water Standards- EQIP Can Help The recent publication of the FDA’s final rule on agricultural water marks a significant milestone in ensuring the safety and quality of produce grown for sale. This rule, developed under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), sets standards for the
Read more →Pushing Local Food Forward in South Dakota: an RFBC Update In a state as rural and large as South Dakota, it can feel as if those advocating for local food are doing so alone. Fortunately, you’re not alone! South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has been partnering
Read more →SDSPA Organic Producer Chapter Kick Off The S.D. Specialty Producers Association is eager to support the development of a new Organic Chapter and invites interested producers and processors to our online kick-off event April 18, 2024 at 4 p.m. Central via Zoom. Those involved or interested in
Read more →SDSPA Conducting Survey of Businesses and Institutional Buyers S.D. Specialty Producers Association is collecting responses on our buyer evaluation survey. The purpose of this survey is to gauge interest of businesses and institutions across the state in regards to purchasing specialty crops, value added products, and local
Read more →Save the Date: Garden Discovery Festival 2024 Join us May 19th from 1:30 to 4:30 is the Garden Discovery Festival at McCrory Gardens in Brookings. This event is hosted by McCrory Gardens in partnership with SDSU Extension. Highlights will include the SDSU Native Plant Initiative Sale, and
Read more →2024 Price Sharing Project In 2024 SDSPA will collect price sharing data for the early (May 25- June 8), mid (July 27-Aug 10), and late (Sept 7-21) season. Products will include fruit, vegetables and honey. Data stays anonymous and no location is attached to the data. Visit
Read more →Specialty Crops Showcased at 2024 Washington Pavilion Ag Friday and Ag Day On March 22nd and 23rd S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) attended Ag Friday and Ag Day at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. These events were a great opportunity for children and their families to
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