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Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association

SDSPA Fruit & Vegetable Growers

SDSPA’s statewide group for fruit and vegetable producers to network, share questions, learn, and promote the industry.

Latest SDSPA Videos & Resources

Video: Low Tunnel Organic Strawberry Production

Description: This video explores practical techniques for extending the growing season, improving berry quality, and protecting plants from unpredictable weather. Organic strawberry production in the Great Plains presents unique challenges, including extreme temperature fluctuations, wind exposure, and shorter growing seasons. Marvin Pritts from Cornell University shares about

Video: Specialty Crop Business Development- Financing Basics & Tools with SD SBDC and FSA

Description: This recorded webinar features the S.D. Small Business Development Center (SD SBDC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA). During the recording, Matty Kerr from the SD SBDC shares resources and services available to producers for business planning prior to approaching a lender. Gail Gullickson from FSA discusses

Video: Seasonal Labor Hiring & Retention for Specialty Crop Producers

Description: This video is focused on seasonal labor hiring and retention for specialty crop producers. First, hear from Nancy Kirstein, from The Good Earth Farm in Lennox, SD, about a variety of seasonal labor opportunities that The Good Earth Farm has utilized including WOOFing, live-in interns, and

Video: Cover it Up! Mulching- The Why and What to Use

Video: Kristine Lang, SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist along with Robin Buterbaugh, SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist and Jaelyn Whaley, SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist will explain the importance of using mulch in the garden and what the different types of mulch are and how they are

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

Upcoming Events

SDSPA Upcoming Events

South Dakota Specialty Producers Association coordinates educational events through on-farm tours, conferences, workshops and online webinars with topics directed by member input. Visit our events calendar for a full listing of events on topics such as business development, specialty crop production, urban agriculture, organic and regenerative organic,

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

Find Local Producers

Looking for apples, pears, plums, sour cherries or other orchard fruits? Visit our online directory featuring local food and specialty products. Explore various producer listings and maps to find the items you are looking.

Find Local Producers

SDSPA’s statewide group for fruit and vegetable producers to network, share questions, learn, and promote the industry.

Fruit Production

YouTube Playlist

Explore this collection of videos for producers who sell direct to local food markets. This collection focuses on berries, melons, apples, orchards, and other fruit production.

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