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
Webinar: BioChar- Many on the Farm Applications for Natures Black Gold
OnlineThe next producer webinar in the Learn with SDSPA series is focused on BioChar! Join us on June 27th at 5pm with our featured guest Eric Johnson, aka Porterhouse of the YouTube channel Porterhouse, and Teal Johnson who will highlight what biochar is and how it is
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of July 1)
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 |
Southeast Research Farm Field Day
SDSU Southeast Research Farm 29974 University Road, Beresford, SDAttend the Southeast Research Farm field day on at 29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004. The farm is located six miles west and three miles south of Beresford. The field day is co-hosted by SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU and the Southeast
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- July 2024
OnlineThe SDSPA Organic Operators Chapter meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3 pm CST. Join for networking with other certified organic, transitioning, or interested producers, for connecting with processors and buyers, for educational training, and to discuss in person events. During this month's meeting the
Fresher is Fun: Meet Your Farmer Event
Join us July 10th at the Sioux Falls Food Co-op from 4-7 pm to ‘Meet Your Farmer’ and celebrate fresh South Dakota grown vegetables! Guests will meet area farmers and Co-op board members, enjoy veggie painting and a build your own kabob bar, and more! The Co-op