SDSPA Seeking Organic Regenerative Event Coordinator & Grant Reporter **Update- This position has been filled. The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking a part-time Event Coordinator and Grant Reporting Contractor for their Organic Regenerative Agricultural Practices Program (O-RAPP). This is a remote contractual position with
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SDSPA Seeking Urban Ag Technical Advisor The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking an Urban Ag Technical Advisor. This is a remote contractual position with flexible scheduling from approximately April 15 – Sept. 15, 2026. A workload of approximately 30 hours per week during the
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SDSPA Shares Local Food Resources at SDSU’s Energize! 2024 Conference On May 21st and 22nd, leaders from across rural South Dakota descended upon Hot Springs for the South Dakota State University Energize! 2024 Conference. Energize! 2024 was created to empower rural South Dakota communities with the motivation,
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Seeking Nominations for the 2025 S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2025 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers, customers, and community members are invited to nominate a farmer who has
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Specialty Crop Business Development Webinars Scheduled for September S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is offering two webinars in September focused on business development. Join us on Tues., Sept. 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. Central for a discussion on ‘Seasonal Labor Hiring and Retention’ for specialty crop producers.
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Specialty Producers Featured at 2025 S.D. State Fair Aug. 28, 2025 was Value Added Ag Day at the South Dakota State Fair! Fair-goers were able to stop by educational booths, sample and purchase value-added local products including jellies, pickles, bread, and fresh cut flowers. S.D. Specialty Producer
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Time to Grow Together: 2026 SDSPA Membership Renewal is Here The 2026 membership season for the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is officially underway! By now, you should have received a renewal letter and application in your physical mailbox detailing our goals for the coming year.
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‘Bringing the Farm to School’ Producer Training Focuses on Increasing Local Food Sales Farmers, ranchers and local food processors can learn strategies for growing and selling their products to school districts through the upcoming webinar series ‘Bringing the Farm to School: Local Producer Training’, hosted by the
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‘Minority’ Crop Growers and Beekeepers Suffer Defeat in Pierre A bill (HB 1202) heavily supported by specialty crop growers, organic growers, beekeepers and even conventional commodity crop growers was defeated by the South Dakota House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 23, 2021. This simple to
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