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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South Dakota Organic Resource Guide This guide provides a comprehensive overview of resources for those transitioning to or considering organic farming. Learn more about the state of organics in South Dakota. Identify organic crop services including seed suppliers, grain cleaners, soil input suppliers, soil testing or quality
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Description: Listen as organic buyers talk to producers about how they purchase crops, how they work through contracts, and what they look for as farmers market organic products. Tips and challenges were discussed and many one-on-one conversations were initiated throughout the day’s event. Published: Oct. 11, 2025 This
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Description: Area producers and others interested in Organic and Regenerative farming gathered at the Veranda in Harrisburg to spend the day networking. Buyers of organic crops and products directly from farmers were present from around the region. Valuable time was spent in conversations between producers, with buyers
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Presenters: Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA Organic Ag Transition Advisor, and Will Ortman, Berrybrook Organics Description: Join us for an insightful 15-minute update into South Dakota’s organic farming movement! Dr. Angela K. Jackson and Will Ortman share their expertise from the field. Learn from the Ortman’s organic family
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Description: This video explores practical techniques for extending the growing season, improving berry quality, and protecting plants from unpredictable weather. Organic strawberry production in the Great Plains presents unique challenges, including extreme temperature fluctuations, wind exposure, and shorter growing seasons. Marvin Pritts from Cornell University shares about
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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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Presenters: Peter Sexton, Ph.D. and Joslyn Fousert, SDSU Southeast Research Farm, and Charlie Johnson, S.D. organic farmer Description: Peter Sexton, Ph.D. and Joslyn Fousert, research assistant, from the SDSU Southeast Research Farm discuss their work on organic research and how it benefits transitioning and beginning organic farmers.
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Description: Dr. Angela Jackson discusses best practices for transitioning to organic beef production in South Dakota and the applicable National Organic Program Standards. During the video Dr. Jackson covers pasture access and grazing days, keeping rotational grazing records, nutrition and dry matter intake (DMI), animal health, and
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