SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- January 2025
OnlineThe SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Wed., Jan. 22nd 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. At the Jan.
2025 NPSAS Food and Farming Conference
Aberdeen, SD Aberdeen, SD, United StatesThe Northern Plaines Food & Farming Conference is Jan 23-25th, 2024 at the Ramkota Inn in Aberdeen, SD. The 46th Annual Conference on organic, regenerative, and sustainable farming and ranching practices.
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
3rd Annual SDSU Virtual Vegetable Short Course
OnlineJanuary 21, 23, 28, and 30 | 7:00-8:30 PM CST | ZOOM | FREE The short course will provide practical, science-based vegetable production information for small and medium-scale commercial specialty crop farm applications. The goal of the Vegetable Short Course is to empower South Dakota vegetable producers
‘Ask the Organic Transition Advisor’ at the NPSAS Conference
Aberdeen, SD Aberdeen, SD, United StatesAre you considering transitioning to organic farming or seeking advice to navigate the process? Visit the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) Transitioning to Organic Resource booth at the Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society (NPSAS) Conference to connect with an Organic Ag Transition Advisor from SDSPA. Don’t
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Jan. 27th)
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 Jan. 28th)
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 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-
3rd Annual SDSU Virtual Vegetable Short Course
OnlineJanuary 21, 23, 28, and 30 | 7:00-8:30 PM CST | ZOOM | FREE The short course will provide practical, science-based vegetable production information for small and medium-scale commercial specialty crop farm applications. The goal of the Vegetable Short Course is to empower South Dakota vegetable producers
Webinar: Local Food Aggregation: Exploring Models for Community-Based Supply Chains
OnlineJoin SDSPA on Jan. 29, 2025 at 12 pm to learn more about aggregation models that can help increase access to local food. During this webinar attendees will have the chance to hear from three different panelists: Robinette Farms (Nebraska), Yellowstone Valley Food Hub (Montana), and Seasonal