Presenter: Connie Johnson, Freedom Acres SD and Christy Heckathorn, Fleurish Flower Farm Description: In this podcast Connie Johnson of Freedom Acres SD in Brandt and Christy Heckathorn of Fleurish Flower Farm in Elk Point share how they got started with cut flowers, and provide ideas for others
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Presenter: Tanya Flegel, Flegel’s Flowers and Kristine Lang, SDSU Extension Description: On this episode, we’ll focus on how cut flower growers are starting their seeds. Kristine Lang, SDSU Assistant Professor & Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist and Tanya Flegel, owner of Flegel Flower Farm, will share their advice
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Presenters: Helen Skiba, Artemis Flower Farm Description: This webinar focuses on the harvest process of cut flowers. This presentation was a session at the SDSPA’s cut flower workshop in Sturgis, S.D. Recorded: Sept. 27-28, 2023 This segment has been funded by a partnership between the Natural Resources
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Presenters: Helen Skiba, Artemis Flower Farm Description: This video focuses on the production of cut flowers, early stage planning is an important aspect of any successful season. This presentation was a pre-conference session of SDSPA’s cut flower workshop in Sturgis, S.D. Recorded:Sept. 27-28, 2023 This segment has
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Presenters: Helen Skiba, Artemis Flower Farm Description: This webinar focuses on the importance of soil health and practices on how to maintain a healthy soil balance for cut flowers. This presentation was a session at the SDSPA’s cut flower workshop in Sturgis, S.D. Recorded: Sept. 27-28, 2023
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Presenters: Liz Graznak, Happy Hollow Farm Description: Liz Graznak, the visionary farmer behind Happy Hollow Farm in central Missouri, will share information on extending the growing season. Graznak has cultivated ornamental cut flowers for 9 years and run a USDA certified organic diversified farm for 13 years.
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Description: During the Sept. 2025 SDSPA Fruit and Vegetable Growers meeting Grace Freeman from Prairie Moon Herbs in Vermillion, S.D. shared her experience and knowledge about growing and drying herbs. During the recorded discussion Grace shares about different herb markets, drying methods, and a variety of value
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Presenter: Dr. Xinhua Jia, NDSU Professor of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering and Director of ND Water Resources Research Description: Drip irrigation is a micro-irrigation system designed to conserve water and nutrients by delivering water gradually to the roots of plants. This can be done from above the
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Presenter: Jessica Chase, Sierra Flower Farm, Gardnerville, NV Description: During this webinar recording Jessica Chase shared about maximizing production on a small-scale flower farm. Chase gave practical strategies for increasing productivity on limited land, including succession planting, space-efficient systems, and streamlining your workload. She also touched on
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