Event
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- Nov. 2024
OnlineThe SDSPA Organic Operators Chapter meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3 pm CST. Paid SDSPA membership not required to participate. The next SDSPA Organic Operators meeting will take place Nov. 13th at 3 pm CDT via Zoom. Kate Mendenhall, Executive Director of the Organic
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Nov. 18th)
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
Webinar: Forage Grazing Micro Dairies
OnlineJoin SDSPA on Nov. 18th at 10 AM CST for our webinar to learn about how the Dougherty’s have used intensive grazing for on their successful micro dairy. Shawn and Beth Dougherty have been farming together since the 1980’s, for the last twenty years in eastern Ohio,
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of Nov. 18th)
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. Mondays-Tuesdays | 12-1 PM Central Wednesdays
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Nov. 19th)
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-
S.D. Local Foods Coalition Meeting- Nov. 2024
OnlineThe next S.D. Local Foods Coalition meeting is Nov. 19th from 2 - 3:30 p.m. CT. This virtual gathering will take place on Zoom. Explore discussions surrounding local food initiatives, community engagement, and sustainable practices. Learn more.
SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- November 2024
OnlineThe SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Wed., Nov. 20th at 12 p.m. CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. During the November meeting the group will discuss different market opportunities including art with dried flowers, classes and workshops, and collaborating
Webinar: What is the O-RAPP Program?
OnlineAngela K. Jackson, SDSPA Organic Ag Advisor, kicks off the Organic Regenerative Agriculture Pathway Program (O-RAPP) with an webinar on Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:30 CST. Join us for an informative webinar hosted by the South Dakota Specialty Producer Association, designed specifically for farmers, producers, and agribusinesses
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Nov. 25th)
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
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of Nov. 25th)
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. Mondays-Tuesdays | 12-1 PM Central Wednesdays