Event
Webinar: Moving Forward: Transitioning from Traditional to Regenerative Agriculture
OnlineJoin SDSPA on Dec. 10, 2024 to learn about Eric Fuchs’s journey into regenerative ag and use of Holistic Planned Grazing on his diversified livestock operation. Eric Fuchs lives in Southeast Missouri on a diversified livestock operation where he raises hair sheep and contract grazes all classes
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- Dec. 2024
OnlineThe next SDSPA Organic Operators meeting will take place Dec. 11th at 3 pm CT via Zoom. Joe Ailts, an independent agronomist from WI, will talk about the importance of soil analysis and how to use the Haney test. Ailts is an independent crop consultant/agronomist and owner
Webinar: Garden Friends and Foes Dec. 12th
OnlineJoin SDSPA on Dec. 12th at 2 PM CST for our webinar to examine common insect friends and foes you may find in your South Dakota urban ag operation. SDSU Extension Entomology Field Specialist Amanda Bachmann, PHD will go over identification, how to determine if the insect
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Dec. 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, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12-1 PM,
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of Dec. 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 Dec. 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-
SD Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- December 2024
OnlineJoin 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. Hear from Timothy Schoonhoven from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources about Specialty Crop Block Grant funding opportunities.
SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- December 2024
OnlineThe SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Wed., Dec. 18th at 12 p.m. CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. During the December meeting the group will continue discussion on markets and avenues for cut flowers by hearing from a member
Webinar: Seed Starting: Seed to Sprout
OnlineSeed Starting: Seed to Sprout featuring Alan Kissinger, Greenhouse Coordinator at Seed Savers Exchange Kissinger is the greenhouse coordinator at Seed Savers Exchange. His adventures in horticulture have taken him from his hometown in Ohio to Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and ultimately to Iowa. He has a
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Dec. 23rd)
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,