Coronavirus Support for Specialty Crop Producers

On May 17, 2021   /   Resources  
Coronavirus Support for Specialty Crop Producers

Resources related to Coronavirus and pandemic response for producers who sell direct to consumers or to other local food markets. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) Informational Webinar for Specialty Producers in South Dakota Presenter: Theresa Hoadley, Program Director, South Dakota State Office, Farm Service Agency. Description:

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

On September 25, 2024   /   Grants, News, Produce News, Specialty Greenhouse News, Urban Ag News, USDA Urban Ag Resources  
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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Local Food Producers: Agritourism Resources

On April 1, 2019   /   Agritourism Resources, Resources  
Local Food Producers: Agritourism Resources

Interested in Agritourism? Here are resources providing information on current efforts related to Agritourism in South Dakota. South Dakota Agritourism Work Group Individuals who represent a number of different entities and state agencies are now be collaborating to work on these efforts within the Agritourism Work Group. Growing

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Local Food Producers: Food Safety Resources

On March 16, 2023   /   Resources  
Local Food Producers: Food Safety Resources
Latest Resources Explore this collection of resources for producers who sell direct to consumers or to other local food markets. This collection focuses on food safety and certifications. Video: Food Safety Considerations for Wholesale ProductionPresenter: Rhoda Burrows, SDSU Extension Description: FSMA & GAPs programs, how farm foodRead more →
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Local Food Producers: Fruit & Vegetable Production Resources

On April 4, 2023   /   Resources  
Local Food Producers: Fruit & Vegetable Production Resources
Latest Resources Explore this collection of resources for producers who sell direct to consumers or to other local food markets. This collection focuses on fruit & vegetable production. Video: A Closer Look at No Chemical Systems for Wholesale Grape ProductionPresenter: Greg and Muriel Stach, Lewis and ClarkRead more →
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Local Food Producers: Marketing Resources

On February 18, 2021   /   Resources  
Local Food Producers: Marketing Resources
Latest Resources Explore this collection of resources for producers who sell direct to consumers or to other local food markets. This collection focuses on marketing your products. Toolkit: Fresher is Fun! Marketing CampaignFresher is Fun! Specialty Crop Marketing Campaign Fresher is Fun! S.D. Specialty Producers Association receivedRead more →
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Local Food Producers: Value-Added Product Development Resources

On March 2, 2021   /   Resources  
Local Food Producers: Value-Added Product Development Resources
Latest Resources Explore this collection of resources for producers who sell direct to consumers or to other local food markets. This collection focuses on value added product development. Video: Exploring Options & Requirements of Commercial Kitchens in South DakotaPresenter: John Osburn, S.D. Dept. of Health, Michelle GrosekRead more →
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Local Producers: Cut Flower Resources

On August 15, 2023   /   Resources  
Local Producers: Cut Flower Resources
Latest Resources Explore this collection of resources for producers who are growing and marketing cut flowers. Video: Cut Flower Harvest with Helen SkibaPresenters: Helen Skiba, Artemis Flower Farm Description: This webinar focuses on the harvest process of cut flowers.  This presentation was a session at the SDSPA’sRead more →
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Online Courses

On April 9, 2019   /   Resources  
Online Courses
There are many sources of online learning for producers who sell direct to consumers or to other local food markets. Visit these sites for specific online training opportunities in production, food safety, entrepreneurship and more. Business Online Hospitality Training VISIT WEBSITERead more →
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Passive Solar Greenhouses

On February 18, 2021   /   Resources  
Passive Solar Greenhouses

Learn about Passive Solar Greenhouses in South Dakota with this series of videos, presented by Shannon Mutschelknaus, Wayward Springs Acres, Aurora, SD. Recorded Feb. 2021. Hosted by the SDSU Extension Master Gardener Program & S.D. Specialty Producers Association. Video 1: An introduction to passive solar greenhouses Video 2: A

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