2022 SDSPA Membership Meeting
Drifters Bar & Grille 325 Hustan Avenue, Ft. Pierre, SDSDSPA encourages all members to register for our annual meeting, scheduled in Pierre on March 15, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. at Drifter’s Event Center. This event is designed for all members to network, discuss, learn, and get involved. Event will include: Network with producers, consumers
S.D. Local Foods Coalition Meeting- March 2022
OnlineWorking to promote resilient, equitable local food systems, and food sovereignty for all. We envision sustainable food economies in South Dakota that are diverse, thriving, and equitable. We work to strengthen local food systems by connecting stakeholders and amplifying their voices so that South Dakota producers, eaters,
AgDay 2022 at the Washington Pavilion
Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104The Washington Pavillion is offering two days for agricultural organizations and businesses to share their message for National Ag Day. We are looking for SDSPA members who would be interested in attending and sharing our booth space on either day. This is a great opportunity to support our industry, highlight your
S.D. Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- April 2022
OnlineOur April meeting will introduce Food4All, and spend time in discussion on agreements, insurance options, & policies markets use. Any vendor or manager willing to give a brief summary of what their market does & uses is asked to contact Laura, SDSPA Events Coordinator. SDSPA Farmers Market
SD Farm to School Network Meeting
OnlineThe South Dakota Farm to School Network meets bi-monthly via Zoom. This group is a subcommittee of the S.D. Local Foods Coalition. Contact Anna Barr, SDSU Extension, for more information.
Ag Tool & Equipment Sharing Webinar
OnlineSharing farm equipment & tools is an opportunity for many specialty crop producers to increase their productivity & efficiency, without as much cost. This webinar is for producers, conservation districts, agricultural non-profits, and others interested in developing a system for producers to share equipment. During this webinar,
High Tunnel Workshop
Cedar Creek Gardens 25580 249th St., Midland, SD, United StatesProducer High Tunnel Workshop on May 9, 2022. Learn from SDSPA member Cedar Creek Gardens about site preparation, structures, venting, arrangement, irrigation & more. Includes hands-on caterpillar tunnel construction. Lunch included- RSVP required.
S.D Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- May 2022
OnlineOur May meeting will focus on Nonprofit/501c3 status. SDSPA Farmers Market Chapter members & South Dakota farmers market managers, board members and vendors are invited to virtual meetings the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 A.M MT/12 P.M. CT hosted by SDSU Extension and the S.D. Specialty
S.D. Local Foods Coalition Meeting- May 2022
OnlineThe next S.D. Local Foods Coalition meeting is May 17, 2022 from 2-4 PM central via Zoom. This Coalition is working to promote resilient, equitable local food systems, and food sovereignty for all. We envision sustainable food economies in South Dakota that are diverse, thriving, and equitable.
Agritourism Discussion in Spearfish
Ecotone Foundation 437 N Main Street, Spearfish, SD, United StatesThere will be an agritourism informational session in Spearfish next month sponsored by the Ecotone Foundation. The agenda will include identifying existing agritourism locations, answering questions about agritourism in general, exploring to see if there is interest in people learning more, and discussing partnership opportunities. Contact Dr. Rachel MK