Video: Innovative Approaches to Specialty Production Harnessing Drip Irrigation Systems

Video: Innovative Approaches to Specialty Production Harnessing Drip Irrigation Systems

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

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Video: Soil and Nutrient Management in Transitioning to Organic Crop Production- Sept. 7th TOPP Field Day

Video: Soil and Nutrient Management in Transitioning to Organic Crop Production- Sept. 7th TOPP Field Day

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,

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Toolkit: Fresher is Fun! Marketing Campaign

Toolkit: Fresher is Fun! Marketing Campaign

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

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Video: Rainwater 101 for Gardens and Livestock

Video: Rainwater 101 for Gardens and Livestock

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,

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Video: Navigating On-Farm Food Safety Programs

Video: Navigating On-Farm Food Safety Programs

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

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Video: Sustainable Biofungicide for Organic Farms

Video: Sustainable Biofungicide for Organic Farms

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

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