‘Using Wool As A Soil Amendment’ Project Wrap Up As the traditional growing season in South Dakota is coming to a close, the Using Wool As A Soil Amendment project is wrapping up with interesting results. We started with seven gardens across South Dakota. Each garden was
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2023 South Dakota Local Foods Conference Recap We are thrilled to share the highlights of the recently concluded South Dakota Local Foods Conference, which took place from Nov. 16-18, 2023 at the Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, SD. This year’s conference, themed “Grow, Nourish, Sustain,” brought
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2024 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation Conference Recap The 2024 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation Conference (UMURAI) drew agricultural professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to Cedar Shore, S.D., on Feb. 8-9, 2024. Over two days participants engaged in dynamic discussions, learned from industry experts,
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2025 Black Hills Beekeeping Conference Over 60 area beekeepers met at Western Dakota Technical College for the Buzz in the Black Hills Conference, Feb. 21-22, 2025. Experts in the field of beekeeping hosted keynotes and sessions on Bee Biology, educational programs for beekeepers ages 4-100, natural beekeeping,
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Adventures in Urban Agriculture August Tour Day Urban agriculture enthusiasts gathered on Aug. 4, 2023 for an inspiring day of learning and exploration at the Adventures in Urban Agriculture Tour Day, co-hosted by Cherry Rock Farms and IronFox Farm. As the heat soared, participants were treated to
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Adventures in Urban Agriculture Tour Day Hosted by IronFox Farms Join our upcoming Adventures in Urban Agriculture Tour Day hosted by IronFox Farms of Sioux Falls. Expect an exclusive in-person tour day featuring Dan and Megan EisenVos, the dynamic duo behind IronFox Farm located in Sioux Falls.
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Ag Loans for Cold Storage The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) now offers Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) to support the implementation of controlled atmosphere storage for agricultural producers of perishable commodities like fruits, vegetables, and flowers. This technology extends shelf life by regulating
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Attendees Gather During ‘Plow to Plate’ Event Hosted by Venner Farm Venner Farm recently hosted their “Plow to Plate” farm tour on Sept. 22nd. Participants journeyed to the picturesque farm, situated along the Missouri River, to gain insight into the organic farming practices employed by Mark and
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Building Community and Capacity Through Sharing Space and Resources On April 24th, the S.D. Specialty Producers Association and BAM Institute of CIvic Biodesign hosted a special tour of the Union Gospel Mission, providing members and the local community an inside look at the impactful work being done
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Cedar Creek Gardens Hosts Successful Field Day and Producer Training Cedar Creek Gardens welcomed approximately 50 attendees, including several Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff, to their Open House and Producer Training on Thurs., June 12, 2025. The come-and-go event, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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