Webinar: No-Till For Regenerative Organic Farms
OnlineJoin Doug Voss of the Soil Health Academy for an in-depth session on no-till farming practices. Learn how to reduce soil disturbance and adopt no-till practices that enhance soil structure, boost water retention, and foster microbial life. Discover practical strategies to improve crop resilience, reduce input costs,
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of April 7th)
Producers and handlers needing technical assistance with transitioning to organic production are invited to contact SDSPA. During office hour Dr. Angela K. 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
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of April 8th)
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
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- April 2025
OnlineThe next SDSPA Organic Operators meeting is April 9th at 3 pm CT via Zoom. Gregg Stach, owner of Lewis & Clark Lake Vineyard, will present natural and biodynamic farming methods for plant health. For the Zoom link or if you have questions contact Kari at sdspacoordinator@gmail.com.
SDSU Cut Flower Camp
McCrory Gardens 631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens are hosting a Cut Flower Camp on Sat., April 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at McCrory Gardens. Attendees will learn floral design techniques from Brianna Munoz of Flowers on Main, and you'll get the inside scoop on flower farming and
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of April 14th)
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 April 15th)
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 April 15th)
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: Transitioning to Organic Mushroom Production
OnlineJoin us to hear from Dan Moe about organic mushroom production. Dan will share how he grows his mushrooms on The Farm of Minnesota, equipment needed to start mushrooms, tips for sourcing already inoculated mushrooms, and more about his certification journey since 2014! This is a comprehensive
Brand Scripting Workshop with Dakota Growth
OnlineDakota Growth is hosting a Brandscript Workshop for SDSPA Members to assist those wanting to develop their specialty crop businesses! The session will be April 17, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CDT. This 90-minute virtual workshop is designed to help you clarify your message and