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
Read more →
Description: Carl Poss, a 5th generation rancher, speaks about his family’s ranch and rich history on the land and his decision to transition the ranch to certified organic for organic beef production. Special guest, Pat Guptill, a South Dakota 2013 Leopold Conservation Award Recipient has managed Guptill
Read more →
Presenter: 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 and Branch is a 1.7-acre flower farm started in 2018 located in the suburbs of Denver. It was named Blossom
Read more →
Description: Regenerative Organic Systems in Vegetable Production Featuring Ben Fahrer, Education Advisor, Regenerative Organic Alliance. Published: July 28, 2025 This program is funded under Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture
Read more →
Description: Luke Peterson, an experienced organic and regenerative farmer, shares insights into the power of diverse crop rotations for soil health, resilience, and profitability. Along with his wife, Ali, Luke operates Luke Peterson Farms near Dawson, MN, where they cultivate a variety of grains and cover crops
Read more →
Description: Grace Place Farm and Garden presented at the Sept.10, 2025 SDSPA Organic Operator Chapter Meeting. They share the story of their operation. Published: Sept. 29, 2025 This program is funded under Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota
Read more →
Presenter: Joe Altis, Ailts Agronomy Description: Joe Ailts, an independent consultant/agronomist from northwestern Wisconsin was the speaker for the December Organic Producer group meeting. Joe, owner of Ailts Agronomy, works as a WI Certified Crop Advisor with the Sustainability specialty certification. He researches and implements soil health
Read more →
Description: Margaret Scoles of IOIA discussed the important role of the International Organic Inspectors Association and training new inspectors. The International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) is the professional organization of organic inspectors and offers training and networking world-wide for crop, livestock, and processing inspectors. IOIA collaborates within the
Read more →
Presenter: Eric Fuchs, Southeast Missouri Producer Description: Learn about Eric Fuchs’s journey into regenerative ag and use of Holistic Planned Grazing on his diversified livestock operation. Eric Fuchs lives in Southeast Missouri on a diversified livestock operation where he raises hair sheep and contract grazes all classes
Read more →
Description: This video explains how and why to conduct an in-field soil analysis for regenerative organic farming. Viewers will learn simple, hands-on methods to assess soil structure, biological activity, and organic matter. Discover how these field tests support better decision-making, improve soil health, and align with regenerative
Read more →