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
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Sept. 10th)
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
4th Annual SDSU Specialty Crop Field Day
SDSU Campus Brookings, SD, United States4th Annual Specialty Crop Field Day Featuring Vegetable and High Tunnel Research Tours. SDSU Campus Specialty Crop Research Field-South, Brookings, SD. South Dakota State University Extension welcomes the community to the 2024 Specialty Crop Field Day on Tuesday, September 10, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. CDT at the SDSU
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- Sept. 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 Sept. 11th at 3 pm CDT via Zoom. Join for networking with other certified organic, transitioning, or interested producers, for connecting with
Webinar: High Tunnel Winter Prep and Routine Maintenance
OnlineJoin SDSPA for a webinar on High Tunnel Winter Prep and Routine Maintenance with Adam Montri. Adam Montri is the previous co-owner and operator Ten Hens Farm in Bath, Michigan from 2007-2023. The farm grew on three acres outdoors and in six high tunnels totaling 20,000 sqft
2024 South Dakota Crunch Off
The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide event celebrating local produce and farm to school by crunching into any South Dakota-grown fruit or vegetable. South Dakota Crunch Off events occur anytime during the last two weeks of September or the first two weeks of October
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Sept. 16th)
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. 17th)
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
S.D. Local Foods Coalition Meeting- Sept. 2024
OnlineThe S.D. Local Foods Coalition meets on the third Tuesday of every odd-numbered month, via Zoom. The next meeting is Tues., Sept 17th from 2-3:30 PM Central Time. The Coalition is working to promote resilient, equitable local food systems, and food sovereignty for all. Made up of
SD Farmers Market Coalition Meeting- September 2024
OnlineJoin us for the next S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meeting. The Coalition meets quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday at 9 A.M. Central / 8 A.M. Mountain. This month’s topic is 'Canning & Cottage Laws' presented by Curtis Braun, SDSU Extension Food Safety Field Specialist. Email SDSPA for the