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Featured‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of July 15)
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 | 8-9 AM Central Wednesdays |
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FeaturedS.D. Local Foods Coalition Meeting- July 2024
OnlineThe S.D. Local Foods Coalition meets on the third Tuesday of every odd-numbered month, via Zoom. The next meeting is Tues., July 16th from 2-3:30 PM Central Time. The Coalition is working to promote resilient, equitable local food systems, and food sovereignty for all. Made up of partnering
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Organic Academy Road Show in South Dakota
Madison, SDFIELD DAY & TRAINING: Join Fellow Farmers for a great field day and conversation at St. Peter on the Prairie in Madison, SD. Included with field day, there’s also have a 1.5-day training for those farmers who are new to or interested in transitioning land to organic
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FeaturedSD Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- July 2024
OnlineJoin us for the next S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meeting. The Coalition meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9 A.M. Central / 8 A.M. Mountain. Email SDSPA for the meeting link. Membership is required to participate. This sub-chapter of the S.D. Specialty Producers Association, includes market
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FeaturedWebinar: Innovative Approaches to Specialty Production: Harnessing Drip Irrigation Systems
OnlineDrip irrigation is a micro-irrigation system designed to conserve water and nutrients by delivering water gradually to the roots of plants. This can be done from above the soil surface or from below. The primary aim is to apply water directly to the root zone, thereby reducing
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‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of July 22)
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 | 8-9 AM Central Wednesdays |
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FeaturedSDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- July 2024
OnlineThe SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Thurs., June 27th at noon CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. Topic: Chris Goldade with South Dakota Soil Health Coalition will be discussing cover crops and soil health in the cut flower garden.
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Featured‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of July 29)
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. Monday- Friday | 7-8 AM Central Monday-
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FeaturedWebinar: Lighting Up Your Operation: Growlights 101
OnlineThe next producer webinar in the Learn with SDSPA series will feature Bradley Mikkelson, President of How to Grow Corp. Bradley will cover types of grow lights, and how to select and set up the best light for your growing operation. Registration is now open for the
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FeaturedNational Farmers Market Week 2024
National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets proclaimed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition (FMC), a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide. S.D. Specialty Producers Association joins farmers markets across the county in celebration
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