Farmers Markets

Resources

Value Added (Processed) Foods

Food Safety for S.D. Farmers Market Vendors: Regulations and Best Practices, SDSU Extension

Fresher is Fun Toolkit

Campaign materials are available for retailers, markets, and producers to encourage customers to fill their cart with an array of fresh and exciting food choices that also support South Dakota producers. Campaign tools include signage, feather flag templates, fliers, radio ad scripts, recipe cards, social media graphics and more that can be personalized!

Price Reports

SDSPA launched a statewide collaborative price sharing tool in 2021 to collect pricing during three timeframes each year over the growing season. We encourage farmers markets vendors, farm stands, and direct market producers to provide data.

S.D. Farmers Market Coalition

Farmers Market Chapter of the S.D. Specialty Producers Association focused on education, networking, initiatives, and marketing of South Dakota Farmers Markets. Visit our event calendar to find information on our virtual webinars. Learn more about our Chapter Benefits.

Farmers Market Coalition

Nonprofit dedicated to strengthening farmers markets across the United States so that they can serve as community assets while providing real income opportunities for farmers.

National Association of Produce Market Managers

The Association strives to help market managers improve facilities and services while encouraging cooperation and exchange of ideas among members and partners.

Share Your Needs!

SDSPA has established this collection point for S.D. Farmers Markets to share their needs. Complete this form to identify areas where you could use support, make training requests or share information on projects.

Latest SDSPA Videos & Resources

For a complete listing of SDSPA videos, publications, podcasts and recommended resources visit our Resource Library.

Upcoming Events

South Dakota Producers Summit- Rapid City

The South Dakota Producers Summit provides education for specialty crops, niche markets and regenerative integrity. This one-day conference is focused on exploring innovation and opportunities for farmers, ranchers and producers involved in urban and rural agriculture production in the Upper Plains. Thought provoking speakers will provide a wealth

2026 SDSPA Annual Membership Meeting

The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association Annual Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction with the S.D. Producers Summit in Rapid City. MEETING AGENDA (Mountain Time) 12:50-12:55 MT: Welcome & Introductions, Roll Call, Approve Minutes of 2025 Annual Meeting- President Rath. 12:55-1:05 MT: Board of Director Elections-

South Dakota Producers Summit- Huron

The South Dakota Producers Summit provides education for specialty crops, niche markets and regenerative integrity. This one-day conference is focused on exploring innovation and opportunities for farmers, ranchers and producers involved in urban and rural agriculture production in the Upper Plains. Thought provoking speakers will provide a wealth

Visit SDSPA’s Event Calendar to see all upcoming trainings, tours and other events.

Find S.D. Farmers Markets

Looking for a South Dakota Farmers Market? Visit our online directory featuring markets across the state.

To update or add your farmers market listing details complete this form (multi-vendor markets only):

Farmers Market Chapter of the S.D. Specialty Producers Association focused on education, networking, initiatives, and marketing of South Dakota Farmers Markets.

Farmers Markets

YouTube Playlist

Explore this collection of videos sponsored by SDSPA for producers who sell direct to consumers at farmers markets. This collection focuses on farmers market development, marketing, and regulations.

Farmers Market News