South Dakota Producers Summit- Rapid City
The South Dakota Producers Summit provides education for specialty crops, niche markets and regenerative integrity.
This one-day conference is focused on exploring innovation and opportunities for farmers, ranchers and producers involved in urban and rural agriculture production in the Upper Plains.
Thought provoking speakers will provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise around local food system production, business management and regenerative organic agriculture at two locations:
Rapid City Featured Keynote Speaker: Kelsey Murray, Ph.D, Aqua & Acre Market will share ‘Regenerative by Design: Learning From Natural Ecosystems’— A practical framework for economic and environmental stability in South Dakota specialty crops. This keynote explores how South Dakota’s specialty crop industry can improve long-term economic and environmental stability by intentionally designing farm systems that mimic natural ecosystems. Drawing on practical ecological principles—such as diversity, redundancy, nutrient cycling, and local adaptation—the presentation connects production decisions, business models, and regenerative integrity to offer actionable strategies for building resilient specialty crop operations.
The conference will provide a variety of sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions. This event will include the SDSPA Annual Member Meeting. (Non-members welcome) Lunch is included with the registration fee.
- Admission: $50 ($15 Coupon Code/Discount available for 2026 SDSPA Members)
- Exhibitors: $100
- Prices increase Feb. 6th to $75.
Hosted by S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).