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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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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Plow to Plate: Ongoing Farm to Table Journey with Venner Farm Join the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) for a journey into the world of sustainable agriculture as we explore the Venner Farm, an organic farm nestled in the heart of central South Dakota, located on
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North Central Regional Food Business Center The North Central Regional Food Business Center (NC-RFBC) is a collaboration of stakeholders in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota who are working to build capacity and resiliency in the food value chain, including small and mid-sized producers, processors, aggregators, distributors,
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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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S.D. Specialty Producers Association Partners with Natural Resources Conservation Service on Urban Agriculture Initiative Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) have formed a partnership to build the capacity of local partners’ knowledge to develop and implement effective strategies in supporting producers
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SDSPA Educational Webinar Opportunities We are thrilled to announce that the S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is launching an exciting new initiative to support and empower producers like yourself. The live recordings started in June. SDSPA is hosting weekly producer training webinars via Facebook Live, aimed at
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SDSPA Collecting “Take 5 for Feedback” on Education Topics SDSPA and NRCS are working together to form resources that support producers in the building of a sustainable local food system The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Crop Association (SDSPA)
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Urban & Rural Ag Conference Brings Experts, Practitioners, Enthusiasts Together The 2023 Upper Midwest Urban and Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference (UMURAI) hosted by South Dakota Specialty Producers (SDSPA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) was held on March 21-22, 2023 in Ft. Pierre. UMURAI brought together experts,
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