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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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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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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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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Digging Deep: The 2024 South Dakota Soil Conference Rick Grosek, SDSPA Urban Ag Liaison, recently had the privilege of attending the 2024 South Dakota Soil Conference, hosted by the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition on Jan. 23-24, 2024. Held at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Rapid
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Diversity of Urban Agriculture in South Dakota When talking about agriculture in South Dakota, the term urban agriculture is not usually the first thing people bring up. However urban agriculture plays a critical role in food sovereignty, local food options and supports many local farm operations. S.D.
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Dynamic Keynote Speakers at UMURAI 2025! Sign up today for the Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference (UMURAI) 2025. Take advantage of Early-Bird registration before January 3, 2025! The 2025 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference (UMURAI) is going to be a conference you
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