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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Coronavirus Support for Specialty Crop Producers

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

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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Introduction to the NRCS Conservation Plan

Introduction to the NRCS Conservation Plan

Introduction to the NRCS Conservation Plan The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) whose main mission to provide producers with knowledge and services to assist them in conserving their natural resources while still producing an agricultural commodity.  NRCS

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Local Food Producers: Agritourism 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

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: Navigating On-Farm Food Safety ProgramsPresenters: Teresa Wiemerslage, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Specialist Description: S.D. SpecialtyRead more

Local Food Producers: Fruit & Vegetable Production 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. Resource: Vegetable Production GuidesJust in time for the growing season a new resource is available on the S.D. SpecialtyRead more

Local Food Producers: Marketing 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

Local Food Producers: Value-Added Product Development 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: Canning and Cottage Laws with SDSU ExtensionPresenter: Curtis Braun, SDSU Field Extension Food Safety Specialist Description: On Sept.Read more

Local Producers: Cut Flower Resources

Local Producers: Cut Flower Resources
Latest Resources Explore this collection of resources for producers who are growing and marketing cut flowers. Video: Regenerative Flower FarmingPresenter: Briana, Blossom and Branch Farm Description: Briana is a fifth-generation farmer, but didn’t think she would get a chance to start up her own farm. Blossom andRead more