Description: Greg Stach discussed many aspects of farming using biodynamics for healthy plants. Biodynamics requires the use of compost to cover soil and feed microbes, not mulch. He cited several books and using a celestial planting calendar as critical learning pieces, and talked about the importance of

Presenter: Greg Stach, Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard Description: Greg kicked off the SDSPA Mentorship series sharing about grape vine trunk disease and proper vine pruning techniques. This recording gives an inside look at how grape vine trunk disease can present in midwest vineyards. There is also

Presenter: Greg and Muriel Stach, Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard Description: Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard hosted a tour for producers interested in learning about wholesale grape production and no chemical systems. During the tour Greg Stach shared about his experience selling wholesale grapes to Prairie Berry

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