Resources
Food Safety, SDSU Extension
FSMA Standards, FDA
Create a Food Safety Plan Online, Family Farmed
Direct Marketing of Fruit and Processed Fruit Products by Growers & Food Processors at Farmers Markets Within S.D., SDSU Extension
Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project, NDSU
Fruit Program, University of Saskatchewan
Fruit, SDSU Extension
Commercial Fruit Growing Guides, Un. of Minnesota.
Post Harvesting, NC State
Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association
A trade association made up of over 100 growers, producers & sellers nation wide that exists to improve, promote, and network all things related to the aronia berry.
Midwest Elderberry Cooperative
The Midwest Elderberry Cooperative (MEC) was formed in 2012, originally as the Minnesota Elderberry Cooperative, to be the organizational vehicle to assist small organic/natural farmers in elderberry production and processing in the Midwest.
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
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
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
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: 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,
Visit SDSPA’s Event Calendar to see all upcoming trainings, tours and other events.
SDSPA’s statewide group for fruit and vegetable producers to network, share questions, learn, and promote the industry.
- Facebook Group
- To join communications please email SDSPA.
Fruit News
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Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard Tour Highlights Organic Management Principles
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SDSPA Newsletter- October 2025
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Country Apple Orchard’s Fittest on the Farm Event
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SDSPA Seeking Organic Regenerative Events Coordinator & Grant Reporter
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Vineyard Field Day to Explore Organic Transition, Certification and Grape Production
