The deadline to submit initial paperwork Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is approaching on November 3rd! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your farm’s efficiency and sustainability. This month on our Facebook News Feed, we’re highlighting several practices supported by NRCS EQIP, from extending your
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December Webinar to Guide Successful Organic Seed Starting Techniques Are you interested in improving your organic seed starting and transplanting techniques? Join SDSPA for this informative and practical webinar designed for organic and transitioning growers. Michelle Grosek, from Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, S.D. will share best
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DIY Root Washer Construction Classes Do it yourself! Join Kyle Manke, with the S.D. Specialty Producer Association, to learn how to build a root washing system for your vegetable operation. The construction demonstration is offered in two locations in October. Bear Butte Gardens near Sturgis, S.D. on
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ONE MONTH AWAY! Don’t miss the Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference (UMURAI) 2025 The 2025 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference (UMURAI) is an annual conference focused on exploring the unique challenges and opportunities facing farmers, ranchers and producers in both urban and
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Dreaming of Summer Fun: Upcoming Urban Ag Activities It is only March and the SDSPA Urban Ag team is planning for summer fun. Producers and partners can find the SDSPA team at the SDSPA field days, June 12 at Cedar Creek Farms and July 25 in Sanborn
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Early Bird Pricing! 2025 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference (UMURAI) Early-bird registration ends Jan. 3rd! Save $15 on a one-day registration, and $25 on a two-day registration – register here. The conference dates for the 2025 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference
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Economic Impact Study for S.D. Specialty Crop Producers SDSPA recognized that in order to adequately plan for education & promotion of our industry, we needed to be able to have an accurate summary of what the current status of the specialty crop industry is in South Dakota.
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Educational Webinar Series for Specialty Food Producers The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has announced a new educational series for local food producers, Farmers Markets managers and vendors, and others interested in selling direct to consumers. “We are hosting free training for producers to get together
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Enter Your Farmers Market to Host Summer 2022 Chef Event Is your local Farmers Market a SDSPA Member? Farmers Market Memberships help fund SDSPA’s ability to support the Farmers Market Coalition, a group focused on strengthening farmers markets & vendor experiences in South Dakota. To celebrate these markets,
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Explore Cost-Share Assistance for Organic Transition and Specialty Production Join the S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) on Fri., Dec. 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The SHED on Main Street in Vermillion, S.D. for an indoor field day highlighting how Natural Resources Conservation Service
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