Presenter: Connie McDonald, Dakota Fresh Food Hub manager & Chara Hymans, StarFresh Farms owner Description: Residents & producers near Sioux Falls, SD have a great opportunity to buy & sell local produce through the Dakota Fresh Food Hub. In our fourth aggregation-focused podcast, we explore how this hub
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Presenters: Dr. Margaret Brady, Owner of the Mill Downtown; Jamie Smidt Fowler, Local Food Coordinator, Golden Hills Resource Conservation Development; and Deborah Solie, Project Associate, Center for Rural Affairs. Description: Listen in to hear about Market at the Mill, a new year round market for local
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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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Season Availability Chart This chart provides details on when specific vegetables can be expected for harvest in South Dakota.
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Small Farm Stories: Resilience and Innovation As we embark on this five-part series, Small Farm Stories: Resilience and Innovation, we aim to highlight the inspiring journeys of producers across South Dakota. Funded by a collaborative agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the South Dakota
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Upper Midwest Urban and Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference 2023 Videos The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) would like to take a moment to extend gratitude to those who attended the recent Upper Midwest Urban and Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference (UMURAI) hosted in partnership with Natural Resources
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Presenter: Rachel Frei, SD NRCS Urban Conservationist Description: This webinar offers valuable knowledge for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their environmental stewardship efforts. With NRCS assistance, applicants can maximize their chances of securing funding for projects aimed at promoting sustainable land use, conserving natural resources, and
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Presenter: Bobbi Jo Horsted, Nom Nom Gardens Description: Discover the secrets behind their thriving aquaponics system and geothermal greenhouse, learn how fish and plants create a harmonious ecosystem. Geothermal greenhouses are innovative structures that harness the Earth’s natural heat to create a controlled environment for plant cultivation.
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Presenter: Jeffery Vander Wilt, NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs Description: Explore how Climate Smart EQIP practices contribute to building resilient ecosystems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering a more sustainable future for generations to come. This event is a golden opportunity for farmers, conservation enthusiasts, and
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Presenters: Jason Soren and Wayne Soren of the Dakota Community Market Description: SDSPA is excited to share this webinar on the power of community building, featuring board members Jason and Wayne Soren of the Dakota Community Market. This event promises to be an enlightening exploration of how
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