Event

Farm to School Procurement Workgroup December 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 We are combining our November & December procurement workgroup meetings into one meeting- December 12th. Please send any agenda / discussion

S.D. Farm to School Network- December 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

Growing a Cut Flower Farm for Profit: Online Webinar with Over the Moon
OnlineThose involved, or interested in, the cut flower industry are encouraged to save the date for a webinar with Over the Moon Farm & Flowers. This will take place on Monday, January 9th at 7:30 pm central. More details can be found on Eventbrite, as well as

S.D Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- January 2023
OnlineThe S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9 A.M. MT/10 A.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

Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producer’s Training- Brookings
McCrory Gardens 631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006Producers of specialty crops & proteins that could be served in a school are encouraged to attend one of the two-day training sessions being offered this winter. Space is limited for the sessions, being held Jan. 18-19, 2023 in Brookings and Feb. 14-15, 2023 in Rapid City

Regional Specialty Producer Meetup: Watertown
Watertown Regional Extension 1910 W Kemp Ave Watertown, SD 57201Regional Specialty Producer Meetup for those who market near Watertown, SD. Network, discuss and learn about opportunities. Specialty producers and those who have an interest in supporting local foods in the Northeast region of South Dakota, are encouraged to register for this event. This is open for SDSPA

SDSPA Flower Producer Member Meetup- Jan. 2023
OnlineSDSPA is hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Thurs., Jan. 26th at noon CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. This event is to allow flower growers to meet others in the state and develop connections. Discussion will include tour & education possibilities. Come with your

Regional Specialty Producer Meetup: Chamberlain/ I-90
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 1500 Shoreline Drive Oacoma, SD 57365Regional Specialty Producer Meetup for those who market along I-90/ central SD. Network, discuss and learn about opportunities. Specialty producers and those who have an interest in supporting local foods in the Northeast region of South Dakota, are encouraged to register for this event. Specialty producers and those

Regional Specialty Producer Meetup: Yankton
Minervas Grill and Bar South Dakota Highway 50 Yankton, SD 57078Regional Specialty Producer Meetup for those who market in the SE region of South Dakota. Network, discuss and learn about opportunities. Specialty producers and those who have an interest in supporting local foods in the Southeast region of South Dakota, are encouraged to register for this event. This

S.D Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- Feb. 2023
OnlineThe S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9 A.M. MT/10 A.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