‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 24th)
Producers and resources providers needing technical assistance with organic regenerative agriculture production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Tuesdays & Fridays | 8-9 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-
Webinar: Facility Construction and USDA Facilities and Food Safety
OnlineLearn from Richard Greenman, owner of FWO Meats, a pastured poultry producer in Box Elder, SD. Richard will discuss facility construction for meat processing and considerations related to the USDA and food safety. Participation Link This webinar is part of the 5-part SDSPA Mentorship program learning series.
Webinar: Natural Beekeeping
OnlineLong-time beekeeper Michael believes in keeping bees naturally. Rather than offer all possible choices (beekeeping where for every question you ask of 10 beekeepers you will get 20 answers), Michael will offer advice based on his 40 years of experience in natural beekeeping. Register Here. This segment
SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- February 2025
OnlineThe SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Wed., Feb. 26th at 12 p.m. CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. For the Zoom link or if you have questions contact Morgan, SDSPA Event & Project Coordinator, at sdspecialtyproducers@gmail.com. During the meeting
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
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of March 3rd)
Producers and handlers needing technical assistance with transitioning to organic production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Transition Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12-1 PM,
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of March 3rd)
Producers and resources providers needing technical assistance with organic regenerative agriculture production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA’s Organic Ag Advisor, is available via phone at 605-624-1966 or email to assist with your questions. Tuesdays & Fridays | 8-9 AM
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of March 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 Thursday | 9 AM-
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