North Central Regional Food Business Center

North Central Regional Food Business Center

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

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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NRCS & Urban Agriculture Initiative

NRCS & Urban Agriculture Initiative

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

SDSPA Educational Webinar Opportunities

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 Collecting “Take 5 for Feedback” on Education Topics

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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