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
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 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 | 12-1 PM, 5-6:30
SDSU Specialty Crops Crop Hour
OnlineJoin the SDSU Extension agronomy team Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Feb. 4 – Feb. 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST / 9:00 a.m. MT for Specialty Crop Hour. February 4 Reducing Contamination Risks Post-Harvest; Rhoda Burrows, Professor & SDSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Insect Management Strategies in Vegetable
‘Organic Regenerative’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 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. Tuesday | 8-9 AM | 12-1
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Feb 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 Unavailable Thurs. Feb. 6th
Webinar: Grape Growing & Pruning and Korean Natural Farming Q&A
OnlineLearn from Greg Stach, owner and operator of Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard, about grape pruning and grape vine trunk disease. Ask your questions about Korean Natural Farming! Participation Link This webinar is part of the 5-part SDSPA Mentorship program learning series. The SDSPA Mentorship group connects
Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation Conference (UMURAI) 2025
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 1500 Shoreline Drive Oacoma, SD 57365Feb. 6-7, 2025 Cedar Shore Resort & Conference Center, Oacoma, SD S.D. Specialty Producers Association and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) host this two day, multi-state conference focused on producer education and small to mid-sized production operations. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting
2025 SDSPA Annual Membership Meeting
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 1500 Shoreline Drive Oacoma, SD 57365The S.D. Specialty Producers Association Annual Membership Meeting is Thurs., Feb. 6, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This meeting will take place at the Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center at Cedar Shore in Oacoma, SD, during the 2025 Upper Midwest Urban and Rural Ag Innovation
Webinar: Regenerative Flower Farming
OnlineBriana is a fifth generation farmer, but didn’t think she would get a chance to start up her own farm. Blossom and Branch is a 1.7 acre flower farm started in 2018 located in the suburbs of Denver. It was named Blossom & Branch Farm because of
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Feb. 10th)
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,