Event

Market at the Meridian Chef Event
Yankton, SD Yankton, SDMarket at the Meridian is hosting a chef event Sat., Sept. 17, 2022 highlighting the use of specialty crops. The market will feature three chefs from Connecting Cultures, an organization formed to promote the diversity of the Yankton area. Since Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and

S.D. Local Foods Coalition Meeting- September 2022
OnlineThe next S.D. Local Foods Coalition meeting is Sept. 20, 2022 from 2-4 PM central via Zoom. This Coalition is working to promote resilient, equitable local food systems, and food sovereignty for all. We envision sustainable food economies in South Dakota that are diverse, thriving, and equitable.

South Dakota Crunch Off
Mountain Plains Crunch Off South Dakota Crunch Off events may occur anytime between September 26 and October 7, 2022. Register Here for the 2022 MPRO Crunch Off.

Farm to School Procurement Workgroup September 2022 Meeting
OnlineThe Farm to School Procurement Workgroup (S.D. Local Foods Coalition subgroup) will meet to plan workgroup goals related to farm to school procurement and technical assistance. Meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month. Contact anna.barr@sdstate.edu or sdspecialtyproducers@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Connecting with Programs Workgroup September 2022 Meeting
OnlineThe Connecting with State & Federal Programs Workgroup (S.D. Local Foods Coalition subgroup) meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 4-5 PM CT. Contact manager@blackhillsfarmersmarket.org for the Google Meet link.

SDSPA Flower Producer Member Meetup- September 2022
OnlineSDSPA is hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on THURSDAY, Sept. 29th at noon CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. (Note the change from Tuesday meetups. Future meetings will be the last Thursday of each month) The main focus of this event is to allow flower

National Farm to School Month
October is National Farm to School Month! Join us and thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities and organizations across the country as we celebrate food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients! National Farm to School Month Ideas of

S.D Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- October 2022
OnlineThe S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 A.M. MT/12 P.M. CT. This sub-chapter of the S.D. Specialty Producers Association, includes market managers, board members and vendors. Hosted by the SDFMC leadership, SDSU Extension and SDSPA. Contact us for the participation

S.D. Farm to School Network- October 2022 Meeting
OnlineThe South Dakota Farm to School Network (F2S subcommittee of the S.D. Local Foods Coalition) meets every two months on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Typically the first 60 minutes includes a presentation topic and Q&A. The last 30-minute of the meeting is for sharing F2S

Farm to School Procurement Workgroup October 2022 Meeting
OnlineThe Farm to School Procurement Workgroup (S.D. Local Foods Coalition subgroup) will meet to plan workgroup goals related to farm to school procurement and technical assistance. Meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month. Contact anna.barr@sdstate.edu or sdspecialtyproducers@gmail.com for the Zoom link.