2024 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation Conference Recap

2024 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation Conference Recap

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 

2025 Black Hills Beekeeping Conference 

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

Adventures in Urban Agriculture August Tour Day

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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Ag Loans for Cold Storage

Ag Loans for Cold Storage

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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Deadline to Submit Initial Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Paperwork Approaching

Deadline to Submit Initial Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Paperwork Approaching

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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