Urban Ag
Webinar: Why and How to Plan a Silvopasture Program for Your Ag Operation
OnlineLearn from Mark Shepard who heads Restoration Agriculture Development and Forest Agriculture Nursery, and the author of the award-winning book, Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers. Restoration Agriculture is based off his experiences at, New Forest Farm, and represents his belief in the ability of sustainably grown
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Jan. 21st)
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-
Webinar: Starting a Large Scale Composting Operation
OnlineEarth Care Farms started in 1977 with founder Mike Merner having an epiphany; “Living soil is the foundation of our well-being. A nourishing soil produces healthy plants, which leads to healthy animals, people and a sustainable planet.” Forty-seven years later, Mike and his wife still live and
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Jan. 28th)
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-
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Feb 3rd)
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 Unavailable Thurs. Feb. 6th
Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation Conference (UMURAI) 2025
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 1500 Shoreline Drive Oacoma, SD 57365Feb. 6-7, 2025 Cedar Shore Resort & Conference Center, Oacoma, SD S.D. Specialty Producers Association and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) host this two day, multi-state conference focused on producer education and small to mid-sized production operations. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 10th)
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-
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
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 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-
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 24th)
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-