SDSPA 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.
‘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-
Webinar: 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
National 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
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Aug. 5th)
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-
SDSU Organic Field Day Featuring Vegetables and Field Crops
SDSU Southeast Research Farm 29974 University Road, Beresford, SDSDSU Extension will host an Organic Field Day featuring vegetables and field crops on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004). Farmers from all scales and types of production are invited to attend this
Fresher is Fun: Jam and Honey Festival!
Owl Creek Country Storefront 12130 Sagebrush Rd., Nisland, SD, United StatesJoin us Sunday, Aug. 11th for the 1st Annual Jam and Honey Festival at Owl Creek Organics & Natural Products! Celebrate these South Dakota made specialty crop products during this free festival. Look forward to a day of family friendly activities including a tasting station with jam,
Field Day: Transitioning to Organic Vegetable Production
Bear Butte Gardens 20445 South Dakota 79 Sturgis, SD 57785Join SDSPA on the farm to discuss effective weed management in organic vegetable production that involves a combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and manual practices. Cover crops play a crucial role by competing with weeds, improving soil health, and providing a physical barrier to weed growth, making
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Aug. 13th)
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 *Unavailable
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- August 2024
OnlineThe SDSPA Organic Operators Chapter meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3 pm CST. The next SDSPA Organic Operators meeting will take place Aug. 14th at 3 pm CDT via Zoom. Join for networking with other certified organic, transitioning, or interested producers, for connecting with