Presenters: Benjamin Fahrer, Project Manager for Regenerative Organic Learning Centers Description: During the SDSPA Organic Operators September 2024 meeting attendees heard from Benjamin Fahrer, Project Manager for Regenerative Organic Learning Centers. Fahrer shared about his work in the San Francisco Bay area integrating organic urban agriculture through
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Presenter: Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA, TOPP Organic Ag Transition Advisor Description: The Transitional Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) in South Dakota, administered by Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) under a cooperative agreement to SDSPA, aims to support farmers in transitioning to organic farming. The program offers education and
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Presenter: Jayne Watson, Community Planning and Zoning Consultant Description: Each community in South Dakota has its own set of rules and regulations dealing with structures, animals and land use. Learn more about what this means for small scale producers. Learn more in the informative webinar. Recorded: Nov.
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Presenters: Amy Timmerman, Nebraska Extension Educator Description: Want to learn more about tomato diseases? SDSPA spent an hour with Amy Timmerman, Nebraska Extension Educator, learning about how to spot and treat common diseases found in the garden. Timmerman is a cropping system focused educator based out of
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Presenter: Charlie Johnson, Johnson Farms Description: Charlie Johnson from Johnson Farms in Madison, South Dakota, discusses their organic farming land management practices on 2,400 acres. They use a six-year crop rotation with 250-275 acres dedicated to each rotation segment. The farm has been organic since 1976 and
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Presenter: Bradley Mikkelson, President of How to Grow Corp and owner of How To Grow in Rapid City Description: Lighting Up Your Operation: Grow Lights 101 by Bradley Mikkelson, covers types of grow lights, and how to select and set up the best light layouts for your
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Presenter: Robinette Farms, Yellowstone Valley Food Hub, and Seasonal Harvest LLC Description: During this video listeners will have the chance to hear from three different panelists. Robinette Farms (Nebraska), Yellowstone Valley Food Hub (Montana), and Seasonal Harvest LLC (Wisconsin) have unique aggregation systems allowing them to distribute
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Presenters: Todd DenBesten, Dakota’s Best Seed, Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA Organic Transition Ag Advisor, & Dr. Jared Zystro, Organic Seed Alliance Description: On Sept. 20, 2024, Dakota’s Best Seed (Todd DenBesten, 3rd generation owner) hosted a field day focused on Maintaining Organic Integrity in Seed Grain Cleaning
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Presenter: Kirsten Gjesdal, Executive Director of Downtown Brookings Description: During the June S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meeting Kirsten Gjesdal spoke about Market Partnerships, Organization, and Development. This presentation covers the history of The Brookings Farmers Market, becoming a 501c3, funding, vendor management, and their partnerships with Downtown
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Presenters: Eric Barrett and Rob Leeds, The Ohio State University Description: This session discusses the keys to successful booth merchandising for vendors and elements of a successful marketing plan that incorporates all five senses. Recorded: Feb. 4, 2021 This segment was supported by the Specialty Crop Block
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