Specialty Crop Producer Support Program
Specialty Crop Block Grant funding provides producer education focused on production topics, business development, and market opportunities. This project also offers assistance for Farmers Markets in South Dakota to increase community engagement and vendor participation. S.D. Specialty Producers Association facilitates networking opportunities through its grower groups, mentorship group and partnerships. Community outreach increases public awareness of locally-produced specialty crops.
SDSPA Support:
- SDSPA Cut Flower Growers
- SDSPA Farmers Market Coalition
- SDSPA Fruit and Vegetable Growers
- Farmers Market Development Resources & Toolkit
- Monthly newsletters
- Crop focused website resources
- Promotion of local specialty crops
SDSPA Resources:
Program Contact:
Morgan Hughes, Event & Project Coordinator
605-681-6793
Program Flier- Specialty Crop