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2024 South Dakota Crunch Off
The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide event celebrating local produce and farm to school by crunching into any South Dakota-grown fruit or vegetable. South Dakota Crunch Off events occur anytime during the last two weeks of September or the first two weeks of October
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Sept. 30th)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Sept. 30th)
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 emailto assist with your questions. Mondays | 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-6 PM
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‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 1st)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 1st)
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
Field Day: Marketing the Whole Crop Rotation & Organic Dinner
Field Day: Marketing the Whole Crop Rotation & Organic Dinner
Field Day at Albrecht’s Angel Honey Farm & Winery in Huron, SD. This event will discuss key topics on organic crop rotations essential for transitioning organic farmers. The event begins with a discussion on crop rotations, focusing on strategies for farmers transitioning to organic practices. Experts will
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Webinar: Understanding Approved Materials for Use in Organic Crop and Livestock Production
Webinar: Understanding Approved Materials for Use in Organic Crop and Livestock Production
This 65 minute webinar provides an overview of the process for determining the use of materials approved for use in crop and livestock production under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). Participants will gain a clear understanding of the regulatory requirements, including how to identify and use
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct 7th)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct 7th)
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 | 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-6 PM
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‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 8th)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 8th)
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 *Unavailable Oct. 10th.
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SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- Oct. 2024
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- Oct. 2024
The SDSPA Organic Operators Chapter meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3 pm CST. The next SDSPA Organic Operators meeting will take place Oct. 9th at 3 pm CDT via Zoom. The chapter will hear from Gail Gullickson, SD Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Outreach
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High Tunnel Short Course
NDSU and SDSU Extension will host a high tunnel short course in Fargo, ND on October 10 and 11, 2024. Register by Sept. 25 at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4EAAA828A4F94-50295762-ndsu#/ Contact Esther E. McGinnis, NDSU with questions. Phone: 701-231-7406, esther.mcginnis@ndsu.edu
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‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 15th)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 15th)
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
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 16th)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 16th)
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 | 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-6
SDSPA Fruit & Vegetable Growers Meetup- Oct. 2024
SDSPA Fruit & Vegetable Growers Meetup- Oct. 2024
There will be a meeting for the SDSPA fruit and vegetable growers on Oct. 16, 2024 at 4 p.m. CDT. During the meeting attendees will hear about funding opportunities, transition to organic resources, SD Fresh Connect, and have a discussion about fall garden work while preparing for
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Webinar: Combining the 2 Largest Industries in SD: Agriculture & Tourism
Webinar: Combining the 2 Largest Industries in SD: Agriculture & Tourism
Join SDSPA on October 17th at 2 PM CST for an exclusive webinar, Combining the 2 Largest Industries in SD: Agriculture & Tourism. The guests of the webinar will be Kirk Hulstein from Travel South Dakota and Peggy Schlechter, SDSU Extension Community Vitality Program Director. Participants will
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 21st)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 21st)
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 | 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-6
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‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 22nd)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 22nd)
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
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SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- October 2024
SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- October 2024
The SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Wed., Oct. 23rd at 3 p.m. CT/2 p.m. MT via Zoom. For the Zoom link or if you have questions contact Morgan, SDSPA Event & Project Coordinator, at sdspecialtyproducers@gmail.com.
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 28th)
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 28th)
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 | 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-6
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‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 29th)
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 29th)
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
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