SDSPA Flower Growers Member Meetup- August 2024
OnlineThe SDSPA Cut Flower Growers are hosting an online flower producer meetup for members on Thurs., Aug 22nd at noon CT/11 a.m. MT via Zoom. Topic: The group will be hearing from SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist Robin Buterbaugh about the use of native plants. For the
Webinar: Rainwater 101 for Garden and Livestock
OnlineRainwater 101 presenter Michelle Avis, PEng, is co-owner and operator of Adaptive Habitat, a leading-edge property design firm for resilient homes, acreages, and farms, and Verge Permaculture, a globally recognized award-winning education business described by Geoff Lawton as “one of North America’s premier permaculture design and education
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Aug. 26th)
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-
2024 S.D. State Fair Value Added Agriculture Center Day
S.D. State Fair Huron, SDThe Value Added Agriculture Development Center (VAADC) invites you to attend the 25th Annual Value Added Agriculture Center Day at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, S.D. on Thurs., Aug. 29, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. CDT. This event will highlight a variety of products, producers, and
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Sept. 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 | 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-6
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Sept. 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 Thursday | 9
Soil Health & Cover Crop Field Day Featuring Blue Sky Vegetable Co.
Blue Sky Vegetable Co. Worthing, SD, United StatesDo you want to learn more about scaling up vegetable production, incorporating cover crops, and managing soil health? SDSU Extension, South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), and Blue Sky Vegetable Co. welcome you to Worthing, S.D. for a Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day on Thurs.,
Field Day: Soil and Nutrient Management in Transitioning to Organic Crop Production
Venner Farm 28127 200th Street Pierre, SD 57501Join SDSPA for an exciting and informative Field Day at Venner Farm in Pierre, S.D., where you'll get an in-depth look at the best practices for soil and nutrient management in the transition to organic crop production. This event is designed for farmers, agricultural professionals, and anyone
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Sept. 9th)
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, 12-1 PM, 5-6
Webinar: The Down and Dirty of Compost
OnlineThe next producer webinar in the Learn with SDSPA series will feature Zach Wright, Lab Director/Compost Consultant for Living Soil Compost Lab. Zach will discuss and answer questions about producing compost and how soil and plants benefit from compost and explain how compost is a living soil