Event
Bringing the Farm to School: Agricultural Producer’s Training- Rapid City
West River Research and Extension 711 N. Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703Producers 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: Rapid City
West River Research and Extension 711 N. Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703Regional Specialty Producer Meetup for those who market in the Black Hills Region. Network, discuss and learn about opportunities. Specialty producers and those who have an interest in supporting local foods in the Black Hills region of South Dakota are encouraged to register for this event. This is
Ag Day 2023 at the Washington Pavilion
Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104The Washington Pavilion is offering two days for agricultural organizations and businesses to share their message for National Ag Day. Ag Day gives children and families a wonderful opportunity to learn about agriculture’s significance – in South Dakota and beyond. Exhibits are exciting and educational! Ag Friday for
Bloom: South Dakota Cut Flower Farmer Workshop
McCrory Gardens 631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006SDSU Extension and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) will host a daylong event for cut flower farmers to network and learn. The workshop is scheduled for Mon., March 6, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, SD. Current and aspiring cut
S.D Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- March 2023
OnlineThe S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9 A.M. MT/10 A.M. CT. Kevin Dunham from Black Hills Cultivation and Supplies will present on using hydroponics for vegetable production. This sub-chapter of the S.D. Specialty Producers Association, includes market managers, board members and vendors.
2023 SDSPA Annual Meeting & Education Event
Drifters Bar & Grille 325 Hustan Avenue, Ft. Pierre, SDNew & returning members are encouraged to attend this event, which will include our annual meeting and educational programs Network with producers, consumers & local food supporters from across the state Get caught up on relevant policy & agency updates, and learn how you can utilize available
Upper Midwest Urban and Rural Ag Innovation Conference
Drifters Bar & Grille 325 Hustan Avenue, Ft. Pierre, SDJoin S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for a two day, multi-state conference focused on producer education and small production operations, March 21-22, 2023 at Drifters Conference Center in Ft. Pierre, S.D. The Upper Midwest Urban and Rural Ag Innovation Conference
SDSPA Flower Producer Member Meetup- March 2023
OnlineSDSPA is hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Thurs., March 23rd 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
S.D Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- April 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. The meeting will focus on
SDSPA Flower Producer Member Meetup- April 2023
OnlineSDSPA is hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Thurs., April 27th at noon CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. For the Zoom link or if you have questions contact Laura Kahler, SDSPA Event Coordinator.