Vegetable
SDSPA Fruit & Vegetable Growers Meetup- Jan. 2025
OnlineJoin us on Tues., Jan. 7, 2025 at noon CT, for a SDSPA Fruit and Vegetable Growers Meeting. During the upcoming meeting attendees will have the chance to learn about research opportunities, FSA resources, upcoming conferences, and more! Email Morgan, SDSPA Event & Project Coordinator for the
Webinar: Tools of the Trade: Understanding Ag Equipment
OnlineTools of the Trade: Understanding Ag Equipment featuring Dirk Oudman, Blue Sky Vegetable Co. Dirk will identify common pieces of urban ag equipment, and how they are used in smaller operations. He will go over what to look for when selecting equipment and smart tips for purchasing
Webinar: Midwest Elderberry Cooperative
OnlineChris Patton, founder of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, will share how the Cooperative can assist small organic and natural farmers in elderberry production and processing in the Midwest. Participants will get a closer look at the market for elderberries and discuss scaling up production. Participation Link This
Webinar: Planning for a Market Garden; What to Grow & How Much
OnlineOur guest is Jean-Martin Fortier, speaker, farmer and author of The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower's Handbook for Small-Scale Organic Farming. The essential components of running a profitable small-scale farm include outlining the foundational strategies and practical steps necessary for success. This involves understanding key aspects such
Webinar: Seed Starting
OnlineDon’t miss Michelle Grosek, of Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, discuss the ins and outs of starting seeds for vegetable transplants during our upcoming webinar. Participation Link This webinar is part of the 5-part SDSPA Mentorship program learning series. The SDSPA Mentorship group connects new and beginning
SDSPA Farmer Meet and Greet- Sioux Falls
Siouxland Prairie West Library 7630 W 26th St., Sioux Falls, SD, United StatesWe invite both producers and local buyers to visit the SDSPA Farmer Meet and Greet at the Siouxland Prairie West Library (7630 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106) on March 1, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. This event is designed for local families and buyers to come
Webinar: Organic Potato Production with SDSU Southeast Research Farm
OnlineAt the SDSU Southeast Research Farm, research on questions that producers have is a focus that drives outreach and education to continue. Agriculture is continually changing and being educated on these changes is one more tool for producers to have in their tool box as they move
Canceled: Business Development Seminar
Associated School Board of South Dakota 306 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD, United States**This event had been canceled at this time. If interested in being notified about a potential future business development seminar, please contact Morgan at sdspecialtyproducers@gmail.com.** ---- Join SD Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) and the Value Added Agriculture Development Center in the two part business development seminar on
Washington Pavilion Ag Day 2025
Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104Ag Day gives children and families a wonderful opportunity to learn about agriculture’s significance – in South Dakota and beyond. The exhibits are exciting and educational – great for the whole family! Make sure and stop by the S.D. Specialty Producers Association booth to learn more about
Garden Discovery Festival 2025
McCrory Gardens 631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens are kicking off the summer programming with Garden Discovery Festival on Sunday, May 18th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT at McCrory Gardens, Brookings, SD. The afternoon will feature plant sales, educational booths with hands-on activities, guided garden tours and expert-led presentations.