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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 24th)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 24th)
Producers and handlers needing technical assistance with transitioning to organic production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Transition Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12-1 PM,
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‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 24th)
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 24th)
Producers and resources providers needing technical assistance with organic regenerative agriculture production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Tuesdays & Fridays | 8-9 AM
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 24th)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 24th)
NRCS staff and specialty producers are welcome to contact the SDSPA Urban Agriculture Liaison, Malisa Niles, with questions, or advice on specialty production at 605-933-1282. Questions or research topics may be submitted anytime by email at sdspa.urbanag@gmail.com. Tuesday | 9 AM- 1 PM Central Thursday | 9 AM-
Webinar: Facility Construction and USDA Facilities and Food Safety
Webinar: Facility Construction and USDA Facilities and Food Safety
Learn from Richard Greenman, owner of FWO Meats, a pastured poultry producer in Box Elder, SD. Richard will discuss facility construction for meat processing and considerations related to the USDA and food safety. Participation Link This webinar is part of the 5-part SDSPA Mentorship program learning series.
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SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- February 2025
SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- February 2025
The SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Wed., Feb. 26th at 12 p.m. CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. For the Zoom link or if you have questions contact Morgan, SDSPA Event & Project Coordinator, at sdspecialtyproducers@gmail.com. During the meeting
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SDSPA Farmer Meet and Greet- Sioux Falls
SDSPA Farmer Meet and Greet- Sioux Falls
We invite both producers and local buyers to visit the SDSPA Farmer Meet and Greet at the Siouxland Prairie West Library (7630 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106) on March 1, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. This event is designed for local families and buyers to come
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 3rd)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 3rd)
Producers and handlers needing technical assistance with transitioning to organic production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Transition Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12-1 PM,
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‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 3rd)
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 3rd)
Producers and resources providers needing technical assistance with organic regenerative agriculture production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Tuesdays & Fridays | 8-9 AM
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 3rd)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 3rd)
NRCS staff and specialty producers are welcome to contact the SDSPA Urban Agriculture Liaison, Malisa Niles, with questions, or advice on specialty production at 605-933-1282. Questions or research topics may be submitted anytime by email at sdspa.urbanag@gmail.com. Tuesday | 9 AM- 1 PM Central Thursday | 9 AM-
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Webinar: Organic Potato Production with SDSU Southeast Research Farm
Webinar: Organic Potato Production with SDSU Southeast Research Farm
At the SDSU Southeast Research Farm, research on questions that producers have is a focus that drives outreach and education to continue. Agriculture is continually changing and being educated on these changes is one more tool for producers to have in their tool box as they move
Webinar: Developing a Soil Health Plan for Regenerative Organic Farming
Webinar: Developing a Soil Health Plan for Regenerative Organic Farming
** This event has had to be rescheduled. Please join us Wednesday, March 5th at 2 PM. ** Join us for an engaging webinar with Mark Gutierrez, a soil health education expert from the MN Soil Health Coalition. This presentation will explore strategies for developing a comprehensive
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Webinar: Tar Spot in the Northern Great Plains: History, Management and Experiences
Webinar: Tar Spot in the Northern Great Plains: History, Management and Experiences
SDSU Extension will host an educational webinar covering tar spot on March 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. CST. The session will cover the history, management and experiences of tar spot in the northern Great Plains. This emerging disease in our region may have an
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Canceled: Business Development Seminar
**This event had been canceled at this time. If interested in being notified about a potential future business development seminar, please contact Morgan at sdspecialtyproducers@gmail.com.** ---- Join SD Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) and the Value Added Agriculture Development Center in the two part business development seminar on
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 10th)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 10th)
Producers and handlers needing technical assistance with transitioning to organic production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Transition Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12-1 PM,
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‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 10th)
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 10th)
Producers and resources providers needing technical assistance with organic regenerative agriculture production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Tuesdays & Fridays | 8-9 AM
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 10th)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 10th)
NRCS staff and specialty producers are welcome to contact the SDSPA Urban Agriculture Liaison, Malisa Niles, with questions, or advice on specialty production at 605-933-1282. Questions or research topics may be submitted anytime by email at sdspa.urbanag@gmail.com. Tuesday | 9 AM- 1 PM Central Thursday | 9 AM-
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SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- March 2025
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- March 2025
The next SDSPA Organic Operators meeting is March 12th at 3 pm CT via Zoom. Harriet Behar, Organic Farmers Association, will discuss Mastering Recordkeeping for Organic Crop Inspections: Input/Output Audits, Mass Balance, and Traceback Requirements. Organic farmers and those transitioning to organic certification often have questions about
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 17th)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 17th)
Producers and handlers needing technical assistance with transitioning to organic production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Transition Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12-1 PM,
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‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 17th)
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 17th)
Producers and resources providers needing technical assistance with organic regenerative agriculture production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Tuesdays & Fridays | 8-9 AM
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 17th)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 17th)
NRCS staff and specialty producers are welcome to contact the SDSPA Urban Agriculture Liaison, Malisa Niles, with questions, or advice on specialty production at 605-933-1282. Questions or research topics may be submitted anytime by email at sdspa.urbanag@gmail.com. Tuesday | 9 AM- 1 PM Central Thursday | 9 AM-
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SD Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- March 2025
SD Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- March 2025
Join us for the next S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meeting. The Coalition meets quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday at 9 A.M. Central / 8 A.M. Mountain. During the meeting the group will continue to dive deeper into value added production, talking about labeling. Jonathan Simpson of Simpson
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Washington Pavilion Ag Day 2025
Washington Pavilion Ag Day 2025
Ag Day gives children and families a wonderful opportunity to learn about agriculture’s significance – in South Dakota and beyond. The exhibits are exciting and educational – great for the whole family! Make sure and stop by the S.D. Specialty Producers Association booth to learn more about
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 24th)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 24th)
Producers and handlers needing technical assistance with transitioning to organic production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Transition Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12-1 PM,
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‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 24th)
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 24th)
Producers and resources providers needing technical assistance with organic regenerative agriculture production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Tuesdays & Fridays | 8-9 AM
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 24th)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 24th)
NRCS staff and specialty producers are welcome to contact the SDSPA Urban Agriculture Liaison, Malisa Niles, with questions, or advice on specialty production at 605-933-1282. Questions or research topics may be submitted anytime by email at sdspa.urbanag@gmail.com. Tuesday | 9 AM- 1 PM Central Thursday | 9 AM-
Webinar: Soil Health Under High Tunnels
Webinar: Soil Health Under High Tunnels
Soil in a high tunnel needs special considerations and management to maintain soil health. Natalie Hoidal, Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota will go over soil health factors and considerations in high tunnels and will offer recommendations for improved soil thus plant health. This segment has
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SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- March 2025
SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- March 2025
The SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meet-up for members on Wed., March 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. CT. **Please note the time change this month. The group will hear from Jaclyn Haun Creative Director at Belvoir Designs in Miller, S.D. and Amy
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 31st
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 31st
Producers and handlers needing technical assistance with transitioning to organic production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Transition Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12-1 PM,
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‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 31st)
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 31st)
Producers and resources providers needing technical assistance with organic regenerative agriculture production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Tuesdays & Fridays | 8-9 AM
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 31st)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 31st)
NRCS staff and specialty producers are welcome to contact the SDSPA Urban Agriculture Liaison, Malisa Niles, with questions, or advice on specialty production at 605-933-1282. Questions or research topics may be submitted anytime by email at sdspa.urbanag@gmail.com. Tuesday | 9 AM- 1 PM Central Thursday | 9 AM-
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Webinar: No-Till For Regenerative Organic Farms
Webinar: No-Till For Regenerative Organic Farms
Join Doug Voss of the Soil Health Academy for an in-depth session on no-till farming practices. Learn how to reduce soil disturbance and adopt no-till practices that enhance soil structure, boost water retention, and foster microbial life. Discover practical strategies to improve crop resilience, reduce input costs,
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