Farmers Markets
Resources
Farmers Market Resource Manual, SDSU Extension
Farmers Market Operation & Regulations, SDSU Extension
S.D. Farmers Market Resource Guide, S.D. Specialty Producers Association
SNAP EBT Devices for the Farmers Market or Direct Market Farmer, SDSU Extension
Food Safety for S.D. Farmers Market Vendors: Regulations and Best Practices, SDSU Extension
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!
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.
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.
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.
Latest SDSPA Videos & Resources
Description: This video is a recording from the SD Farmers Market Coalition’s meeting on Sept. 17, 2025. John Osburn with the South Dakota Department of Health shared about cottage food laws including what is covered, applicable sales, more about the required online training, temporary food vendors, product
Presenter: Kirsten Gjesdal, Executive Director of Downtown Brookings Description: During the June S.D. Farmers Market Coalition meeting Kirsten Gjesdal spoke about Market Partnerships, Organization, and Development. This presentation covers the history of The Brookings Farmers Market, becoming a 501c3, funding, vendor management, and their partnerships with Downtown
Presenter: Curtis Braun, SDSU Field Extension Food Safety Specialist Description: On Sept. 18, 2024 the S.D. Specialty Producers Farmers Market Coalition heard from SDSU Field Extension Food Safety Specialist Curtis Braun about canning directions and cottage laws. During his presentation Curtis shared about changes to the cottage
Presenters: Dr. Margaret Brady, Owner of the Mill Downtown; Jamie Smidt Fowler, Local Food Coordinator, Golden Hills Resource Conservation Development; and Deborah Solie, Project Associate, Center for Rural Affairs. Description: Listen in to hear about Market at the Mill, a new year round market for local
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.
Farmers Market Chapter of the S.D. Specialty Producers Association focused on education, networking, initiatives, and marketing of South Dakota Farmers Markets.
- Learn more about our Chapter Benefits.
- Facebook Group
- To join communications please email SDSPA.
