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Latest SDSPA Videos & Resources

Video: Pollinators in the Cut Flower Garden

Description: The SDSPA Cut Flower Group met on August 27th. SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, Robin Buterbaugh discussed pollinator habitats in the cut flower garden. The group heard about plant selection, sourcing native plants, certification options, and bed design to best care for pollinators near our cut

Video: Natural Beekeeping

Presenter: Michael Bush, Beekeeper Description: Long-time beekeeper Michael believes in keeping bees naturally. Rather than offer all possible choices (beekeeping where for every question you ask of 10 beekeepers you will get 20 answers), Michael will offer advice based on his 40 years of experience in natural

Video: Pollinator and Native Plant Gardens

Presenter: Alina Krone-Hedman, Minnehaha Conservation District Urban Conservation Education Coordinator. Description: Discover the secrets to creating vibrant and biodiverse pollinator and native plant gardens as we discuss the art of sustainable gardening in urban environments. Learn practical tips and expert insights on designing and planning your own

Video: DriftWatch: Specialty Crop Site Registry

Presenters: Katie Hengelfelt, S.D. Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources Description: DriftWatch® Specialty Crop Site is an on-line sensitive site registry programs for South Dakota available through FieldWatch®. This national registry is a voluntary communication tool that enables crop producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators to work together to

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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.

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Bee & Honey Production

YouTube Playlist

Explore this collection of videos for producers who sell direct to local food markets. This collection focuses on beekeeping and honey production. Also find resources on pollinator habitats and support pollinators.

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