S.D. Specialty Producers Association Annual Meeting March 7 The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is hosting its annual membership meeting Sat., March 7, 2020 from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. CST in Chamberlain, SD. Members as well as non-member producers, farmers market managers and vendors, chefs, value-added businesses,
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SDSPA Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Program Contractor Position Summary The South Dakota Specialty Crop Producers Association (sdSPA) invites highly motivated and qualified individuals to serve as an Independent Contractor to support critical educational outreach and program development efforts. This vital contract position is responsible for executing
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SDSPA Contractor Feature Chris Zdorovtsov started with the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) in 2016 providing marketing and communication services for the organization. This includes developing and transmitting press releases, promotion materials, our monthly e-newsletters, and website and Facebook content. This spring Chris took on membership
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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
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SDSPA Holds Annual Meeting, Elects Board Members The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) held its annual membership meeting on Thurs., Feb. 6, 2025, at the Cedar Shores Resort in Oacoma. Members gathered both in person and virtually for the one-hour session. SDSPA President Rath called the
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SDSPA Hosts 2023 Annual Membership Meeting SDSPA hosted their annual meeting at Drifters in Ft. Pierre, with a focus on aggregation on March 21, 2023. The morning of the event, updates were given from partner agencies. Rachel Frei gave an overview of NRCS and updates on Urban
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SDSPA Hosts Annual Membership Meeting The 2022 SDSPA Annual Membership Meeting took place at Drifters Convention Center in Ft. Pierre, SD on March 15, 2022. New and returning members were able to enjoy networking in person, learning on an array of topics, and having round table discussions
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SDSPA Legislative Action Committee Webpage Provides Summary of Activities Members of the SDSPA Legislative Action Committee follow activities during the legislative season to provide weekly or bi-weekly updates for distribution to membership. Members identify needed policy to move forward for legislative action and develop association position statements.
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This SDSPA newsletter features: National Farmers Market Week- Aug. 3-9, 2025 Value Added Ag Center Day at the S.D. State Fair Farmer Meet & Greet Sign Up SDSU Extension Welcomes New Extension Field Specialist Wool Experiment August Update USDA Ag Research Service’s Field Day Held in July
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This SDSPA newsletter features: Field Day at Haroldson Farm on Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Production Value Added Ag Center Day at the S.D. State Fair SDSPA to Attend Black Hills Farmers Market Utilizing Wool as a Soil Additive Experiment Pasture Walks Teach Landowners About Management
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