Presenter: Michelle Grosek, Bear Butte Gardens Description: Hear how Bear Butte Gardens uses Square point of sale system as a non-cash payment tool. Recorded: Nov. 30, 2023 This segment was supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture through grant AM22SCBGSD1128.
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Presenter: Richard Greenman, FWO Meats Description: Richard Greenman owner of FWO meats shared with the SDSPA Mentorship Group about on farm business management and best practices for poultry, from getting started, to profitability and marketing your product. Greenman produces pastured raised poultry in Box Elder, SD. Recorded:
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Description: At the August SDSPA Organic Operators Chapter meet-up Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA Organic Ag Advisor, gave an organic farming policy update. Published: Aug. 13, 2025 This program is funded under Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty
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Description: Discover organic and transitioning field pea production in South Dakota through the experience of Blake Burggraff of 465 Farmstead in Hartford, SD. In this 15-minute video, Blake shares how field peas fit into his crop rotation and his current experience with field pea production. Angela Jackson,
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Presenter: Kate Mendenhall, Executive Director of the Organic Farmers Association Description: This 30-minute presentation with Mendenhall, was part of the SDSPA Organic Operators Chapter meeting, focusing on key topics including organic policy priorities, clawback letters, and the role of the Organic Farmers Association in advocating for organic
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Presenter: Joslyn Fousert, SDSU Agronomy Hort Research Assistant Description: This video gives a closer look at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm (SERF), located near Beresford, S.D. and their 2024 potato research. This video showcases an organic potato variety trial on the comparison of tilled versus mulched no-till
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Presenters: Cindy Tolle, Sturgis Meats, & Angela K Jackson, SDSPA Description: This video explores the essential components of organic red meat processing tailored for those interested in entering the certified organic meat market. Listeners will gain insights into USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations and learn how
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Presenters: Shannon Mutschelknaus, Wayward Springs Acres, Aurora, SD. Description: Learn about Passive Solar Greenhouses in South Dakota with this series of videos. Hosted by the SDSU Extension Master Gardener Program & S.D. Specialty Producers Association. Recorded: Feb. 2021 Video 1: An introduction to passive solar greenhouses Video
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Presenter: Robin Buterbaugh, SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist Description: Permaculture practices can include organic gardening, agroforestry, water harvesting, natural building, and community development, among others. The purpose of permaculture is to create sustainable and regenerative systems that meet human needs while enhancing ecosystem health and biodiversity. This
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