S.D. Specialty Producers Association Seeks Project Manager South Dakota Specialty Producers is looking for a Project Manager to join in the promotion of South Dakota specialty crops and products. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management skills. Candidates should be detail oriented and able to
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Recipe to Reality Travel Sponsorship for June, 2021 Got a great idea for a food product? Bring it from recipe to reality! SDSPA is offering travel reimbursement for two of our members to attend the “Recipe to Reality” Seminar at the Food Innovation Center on the University
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Producer Feature: Hoppy Trails Hop Farm “I can do that…!” Mark Bonnema had an epiphany (and a point of no return) while watching a news feature of a Midwest farm growing hops. With a love of craft beer and the desire to be involved in the craft
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Webinar: Reaching Your Audience- Create a Digital Marketing Strategy The S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is excited to announce an upcoming educational opportunity Thurs., April 1. Myrna Greenfield of Good Egg Marketing will present ‘Reaching your Audience: Create a Digital Marketing Strategy.’ During this session, Greenfield will
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Producer Feature: Belle Valley Ancient Grains In 2002 Brian and Linda Stambaugh purchased 200 acres on the Belle Fourche River of western South Dakota, just a few miles from the dairy farm where Brian grew up. With their three daughters, they are the fifth and sixth generation
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Buy Local Even in South Dakota’s Winter Months Most South Dakotans think of local foods as seasonal items. But even through our cold winters, more and more local food hubs, farmers markets and direct to consumer producers are open for business year-round. Our access to fresh, healthy
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Recipe to Reality 2021 Travel Sponsorship Got a great idea for a food product? Bring it from recipe to reality! SDSPA is offering travel reimbursement for two of our members to attend the “Recipe to Reality” Seminar at the Food Innovation Center on the University of Nebraska
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Educational Webinar Series for Specialty Food Producers The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has announced a new educational series for local food producers, Farmers Markets managers and vendors, and others interested in selling direct to consumers. “We are hosting free training for producers to get together
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2021 Farmers Market Signage Sponsorship Application The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association is proud to announce a new Farmers Market Signage Sponsorship Program. Through this program, five eligible markets may receive up to $450 in reimbursement for signage. To apply for Farmers Market Signage sponsorship from SDSPA,
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Producer Feature: Bear Butte Gardens Bear Butte Gardens is located just 5 miles northeast of Sturgis along Highway 79 right on the way to Bear Butte State Park. Michelle and Rick Grosek have been operating the gardens and greenhouses since 2011. In 2012 the Groseks received organic
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