Resources
Direct Marketing of Fruit and Processed Fruit Products by Growers & Food Processors at Farmers Markets Within S.D., SDSU Extension
Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard, NCRFSMA
Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute, Iowa State Extension
Grape Production Resources, SDSU Extension
Vineyards, SDSU Extension
Northern Grapes Project funded from 2011-2016 by the USDA NIFA Specialty Crops Research Initiative.
South Dakota Winery Resources, S.D. Specialty Producers Association
S.D. Grapes Listserv
Interested in receiving communications on topics relevant to grape producers in South Dakota? Contact Kristine Lang to be added to the S.D. Grapes Listserv hosted by SDSU Extension.
South Dakota Wine Growers Association
The South Dakota Wine Growers Association was created to promote the South Dakota grape and wine industry and to provide a forum for members to network and exchange information.
To join (or renew) your membership to the SDWGA contact info@withthewindwinery.com.
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: 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
For a complete listing of SDSPA videos, publications, podcasts and recommended resources visit our Resource Library.
Upcoming Events
Field Day: Transitioning to Organic: Vineyard Health & Certification Steps
S.D. Speciality Producers Association will host a Plains Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) hands-on educational field day at Lewis and Clark Vineyard in Yankton, S.D., featuring vineyard expert Greg Stach and organic transition advisor Dr. Angela Jackson. Participants will join Stach for a guided vineyard walk
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.
Grape & Wine News
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SDSPA Newsletter- October 2025
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‘Using Wool As A Soil Amendment’ Project Wrap Up
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Country Apple Orchard’s Fittest on the Farm Event
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S.D. Farm to School Update- Sept. 2025
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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
