Webinar: Understanding Approved Materials for Use in Organic Crop and Livestock Production
OnlineThis 65 minute webinar provides an overview of the process for determining the use of materials approved for use in crop and livestock production under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). Participants will gain a clear understanding of the regulatory requirements, including how to identify and use
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct 7th)
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 PM
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 8th)
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 *Unavailable Oct. 10th.
SDSPA Organic Operators Meeting- Oct. 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 Oct. 9th at 3 pm CDT via Zoom. The chapter will hear from Gail Gullickson, SD Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Outreach
High Tunnel Short Course
Fargo, NDNDSU and SDSU Extension will host a high tunnel short course in Fargo, ND on October 10 and 11, 2024. Register by Sept. 25 at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4EAAA828A4F94-50295762-ndsu#/ Contact Esther E. McGinnis, NDSU with questions. Phone: 701-231-7406, esther.mcginnis@ndsu.edu
‘Urban Ag’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 15th)
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
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 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
SDSPA Fruit & Vegetable Growers Meetup- Oct. 2024
OnlineThere will be a meeting for the SDSPA fruit and vegetable growers on Oct. 16, 2024 at 4 p.m. CDT. During the meeting attendees will hear about funding opportunities, transition to organic resources, SD Fresh Connect, and have a discussion about fall garden work while preparing for
Webinar: Combining the 2 Largest Industries in SD: Agriculture & Tourism
OnlineJoin SDSPA on October 17th at 2 PM CST for an exclusive webinar, Combining the 2 Largest Industries in SD: Agriculture & Tourism. The guests of the webinar will be Kirk Hulstein from Travel South Dakota and Peggy Schlechter, SDSU Extension Community Vitality Program Director. Participants will
‘Transition to Organic’ Office Hours (Week of Oct. 21st)
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