Presenter: Dr. Xinhua Jia, NDSU Professor of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering and Director of ND Water Resources Research Description: Drip irrigation is a micro-irrigation system designed to conserve water and nutrients by delivering water gradually to the roots of plants. This can be done from above the
Read more →Presenters: Denise and Mark Venner, Venner Farm and Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA Organic Transition Ag Advisor Description: Denise and Mark Venner hosted a TOPP (transition to organic) field day on Sept. 7, 2024. Venner Farm grows a variety of organic crops including yellow corn, blue corn, rye,
Read more →Fresher is Fun! Specialty Crop Marketing Campaign Fresher is Fun! S.D. Specialty Producers Association received a Specialty Crop Block Grant in 2021 to support retailers who sell local specialty crops and value added products from three or more producers in South Dakota. The group worked with a
Read more →Presenters: Rick and Michelle Grosek, Bear Butte Gardens Description: Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, S.D., is a successful organic vegetable farm certified organic by OCIA. They hosted a SDSPA field day on August 12, 2024, for transitioning organic farmers emphasizing sustainable farming practices. The field day focused
Read more →Presenter: Michelle Avis, co-founder of Verge and 5th World Description: Watch this webinar about rainwater collection for gardens and livestock. In this video she covers how to estimate your water needs, rainwater collection benefits, and how to set up your own rainwater collection system. Recorded: Aug. 22,
Read more →Presenters: Teresa Wiemerslage, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Specialist Description: S.D. Specialty Producers hosted a webinar focused on on-farm food safety including FSMA and GAP. Teresa Wiemerslage shared about produce safety programs, discussed best practices, the importance of food safety, and the basics of food
Read more →Season Availability Chart This chart provides details on when specific vegetables can be expected for harvest in South Dakota.
Read more →Presenters: Dirk Oudman of Blue Sky Vegetable Co. and Chris Kearns of Cannivera Description: Explore innovative solutions and eco-conscious approaches to combat fungal diseases while upholding organic standards. In this webinar learn about practical applications from a grower with hands-on experience, paving the way for a greener future
Read more →Learn about two urban microgreen businesses in Kansas Cityfrom Corbin Bosiljevac, Boundless KC Microgreens and Urban Farm, and Lena Slyster, Urban Bounty Farm.
Read more →Presenters: Amy Timmerman, Nebraska Extension Educator Description: Want to learn more about tomato diseases? SDSPA spent an hour with Amy Timmerman, Nebraska Extension Educator, learning about how to spot and treat common diseases found in the garden. Timmerman is a cropping system focused educator based out of
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