‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of June 10)
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 |
Webinar: Converting Traditionally Tilled Market Garden to No Dig
OnlineSDSPA for an excited webinar on how to transition your market garden to a no dig operation with our featured guest Charles Dowding! Charles Dowding is recognized worldwide for his knowledge in the field of no dig market gardens and organic growing. He has authored several gardening
SDSPA Organic Producer Meeting- June 2024
OnlineThe SDSPA Organic Producers Chapter meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3 pm CST. This month’s topic: Foliar spraying and compost tea Join for networking with other certified organic, transitioning, or interested producers, for connecting with processors and buyers, for educational training, and to discuss
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of June 17)
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 | 8-9 AM Central Wednesday |
S.D. Farm to School Network Quarterly Call- June 2024
OnlineThe SD Farm to School Network is a statewide hub for information, networking, and building community among school nutrition professionals, business managers, producers, suppliers, and all those interested in working with farm to school activities. June 18th, 3-4:30pm CT, 2-3:30pm MT: Producing & Processing: We are what
SD Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- June 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
Field Day: Transitioning to Organic Poultry Production in South Dakota
PrairieSun Organics 46516 316th St, Vermillion, SD 57069Join SDSPA for a USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) field day to discuss the production considerations for transitioning to pasture-raised organic egg and broiler production. Hear from the owners of PrairieSun Organics about their knowledge of producing pasture-raised organic eggs and broiler meat. Tour their semi-mobile
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of June 24)
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 |
Navigating On Farm Food Safety Programs Webinar
OnlineJoin us on June 26th at 10 am CST for a webinar focused on On Farm Food Safety Programs with Teresa Wiemerslage (Field Specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach). During the webinar attendees will learn more about the importance of on-farm food safety, different certifications including
SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- June 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: Hear from Pesticide Educator Extension Field Specialist I, Dr. Stephen Robertson about pest control and pesticide use with cut flowers. For