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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Presenter: Nikki Warner, The Good Acre Food Hub Description: Located near Minneapolis & St. Paul, The Good Acre Food Hub serves producers and consumers in their region. Going beyond simply connecting farmers with wholesale market needs, The Good Acre is also all about educating and supporting their
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Presenter: Ariana Torres Bravo, Purdue University Description: Listeners will hear from Ariana Torres Bravo about the Hort Calculator Tool developed by the Purdue University Horticulture Business team. This tool can assist beginning or seasoned farmers with calculating crop profitability and planning profitable farm investments. Check out the
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New posters are available providing an overview of potential farm management practices. View or print to learn more about these NRCS practices related to Urban Ag: Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A Conservation Approach (pdf) Low Tunnel Systems: Extending Your Growing Season & Protecting Crops (pdf) Urban Ag
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Season Availability Chart This chart provides details on when specific vegetables can be expected for harvest in South Dakota.
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Buyer Evaluation Survey Summary (Sept., 2024) Summary of responses to SD Specialty Producers Association’s 2024 Buyer Evaluation. Buyer Evaluation Survey Flier (July, 2024) Brief summary of responses to SD Specialty Producers Association’s 2024 Buyer Evaluation. Value Added Production Facility in Central South Dakota, SDSPA Results of 2023
Read more →Aggregation Resource Guide Aggregation can build a healthy local food system by allowing producers to pool their time, knowledge, and products to provide a larger and more consistent supply for consumers. This resource guide is designed to help specialty crop producers who are exploring, or getting started
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Aggregation Business Model The purpose of this model is to provide insight and resources for creating a regional aggregation system. It also offers prompts and important considerations when working to implement regional aggregation. The contents are based on SDSPA’s projects and data collection. Published: Sept. 2024. Updated
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Guide to Organic Transition with Regenerative Practices in South Dakota Description: Transitioning to organic and regenerative agriculture is both a journey of stewardship and an opportunity to access new markets. Whether you are a conventional producer beginning the three-year organic transition, an organic farmer seeking to strengthen
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S.D. Farmers Market Resource Guide Our online resource guide includes information for farmers markets on market structure and organization, including bylaws, market rules, policies & procedures. It also provides informational links for regulations and best practices for specific products.
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