2024 NPSAS Food and Farming Conference
The Northern Plaines Food & Farming Conference is Jan 25-27th, 2024 at the Ramkota Inn in Aberdeen, SD. 'We Restore in '24' keynote speakers are Doug and Anna Crabtree, Gary Zimmer and Nate Powell-Palm. Registration is now open. Find the link below. Earlybird registration rates are available
SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- Jan. 2024
OnlineThe next SDSPA Flower Growers meeting will take place on Jan. 25th at noon CST/11 a.m. MST via Zoom. During this meeting a group member will be sharing highlights and her takeaways from the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers conference for those that did not attend.
2nd Annual S.D. Virtual Vegetable Short Course- Session 3
OnlineSDSU Extension is hosting its 2nd Annual SD Virtual Vegetable Short Course January 22, 24, 29, and 31 | 7:00-8:30 CST. Registration Opening Soon: https://extension.sdstate.edu/events Featuring speakers from SDSU, the University of Minnesota, and Purdue this event will cover topics related to commercial vegetable production for small to
RFSI Grant Q&A with DANR- Session 2
OnlineThe S.D. Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is pleased to announce competitive grant funding to strengthen the middle of the food system supply chain in South Dakota! Funding is available through the Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this new program DANR and USDA
USDA at the Black Hills Stock Show
Four U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) agencies are gathering together at the Black Hills Stock Show to discuss USDA services and programs. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), Risk Management Agency (RMA), and Rural Development (RD) will be at the show on Jan. 31, 2024 from 10
2nd Annual S.D. Virtual Vegetable Short Course- Session 4
OnlineSDSU Extension is hosting its 2nd Annual SD Virtual Vegetable Short Course January 22, 24, 29, and 31 | 7:00-8:30 CST. Registration Opening Soon: https://extension.sdstate.edu/events Featuring speakers from SDSU, the University of Minnesota, and Purdue this event will cover topics related to commercial vegetable production for small to
SDSU Cut Flower Camp
McCrory Gardens 631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006SDSU Extension Horticulture and McCrory Gardens will host a daylong camp for aspiring and current cut flower farmers and florists. Campers will learn and engage in hands-on activities that will increase their knowledge of operating a sustainable farm and business. Hands-on activities include extensive floral design experience which
2024 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation Conference
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 1500 Shoreline Drive Oacoma, SD 57365The 2024 Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation (UMURAI) Conference has been set for Thursday & Friday, Feb. 8 - 9, 2024 at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center at Cedar Shore! Learn more!
SDSPA’s Annual Membership Meeting 2024
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 1500 Shoreline Drive Oacoma, SD 57365SDSPA’s Annual Membership meeting & board elections will be held in conjunction with the UMURAI Conference. Join us for the meeting on Thurs., Feb. 8, 2024 from 1-2 p.m. CT. Held in conjunction with the Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Ag Innovation Conference. If not registered for
Regional Farm to School Buyer-Grower Summit @ Sioux Falls
SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center 4101 W 38th St. Suite 103, Sioux Falls, SD, United StatesSDSU Extension and Child and Adult Nutrition Services-Department of Education will host an in-person farm to school buyer-grower summit on Feb. 12, 2024, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center. Pre-registration required. (Snow Date Feb. 26)