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FeaturedSDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- September 2025
OnlineThe next SDSPA Organic Operators meeting is Sept . 10th at 3 pm CT via Zoom. Mason Prescott and James Bell, Grace Place Farm & Gardens, Sioux Falls, SD, will share their farm story of how it is "Abundant by Grace, Organic by Nature.” James and Mason
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Featured2025 South Dakota Crunch Off Kick Off
The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide event celebrating local produce and farm-to-school by crunching into any South Dakota-grown fruit or vegetable. Anyone can participate. South Dakota Crunch Off events may occur anytime from September 15 to October 31. Learn More.
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FeaturedFarmer Meet and Greet at Country Apple Orchard
Country Apple Orchard 27249 SD Highway 115, Harrisburg, SD, United StatesCountry Apple Orchard’s themed “Fittest on the Farm” Fall Festival event will take place on Fri., Sept. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m., Sat. the 20th from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sun., the 21st 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Part of being the fittest on
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FeaturedWebinar: Seasonal Labor Hiring & Retention for Specialty Crop Producers
OnlineJoin SDSPA on Sept. 23rd at 2 pm for a webinar on 'Seasonal Labor Hiring and Retention' for specialty crop producers. Learn from Lacey Johnson from the S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation about ways to attract and retain seasonal laborers, where to list seasonal specialty crop
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FeaturedSDSPA Fruit & Vegetable Growers September 2025 Meetup: Post Harvest & Drying of Herbs
OnlineJoin us via Zoom on Wed., Sept. 24th at 4 p.m. CT for a SDSPA Fruit and Vegetable Growers meet-up. During the meeting attendees will hear from member, Grace Freeman of Prairie Moon Herbs, about post harvest practices on her farm and drying processes for products like
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FeaturedWebinar: Specialty Crop Business Development: Financing Basics & Tools with FSA & SD SBDC
OnlineJoin SDSPA for a webinar with the S.D. Small Business Development Center (SD SBDC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA). Matty Kerr from the SD SBDC will share resources and services available to producers for business planning prior to approaching a lender. Gail Gullickson from FSA will share
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2025 South Dakota Crunch Off Ends
The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide event celebrating local produce and farm-to-school by crunching into any South Dakota-grown fruit or vegetable. Anyone can participate. South Dakota Crunch Off events may occur anytime from September 15 to October 31. Learn More.
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FeaturedWebinar: Organic Seed Starting and Transplants
OnlineAre you interested in improving your organic seed starting and transplanting techniques? Join SDSPA for this informative and practical webinar designed for organic and transitioning growers. Michelle Grosek, from Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, SD will share best practices for starting your own transplants, managing inputs organically,
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