Hops & Malts

Resources

Organizations

Hop Growers of America

A trade association focused on grower support through technical, scientific research; trade promotion and harmonization; educational outreach; expansion of industry and USDA statistics, and more.

Minnesota Hops Growers Association

Formed in March 2013, the Minnesota Hop Growers Association (MHGA) has been established by growers, researchers, and other persons interested in Minnesota hop production.

Nebraska Hops Growers Association

Aimed to promote the growth & use of Nebraska hops as a sustainable crop through education and shared resources for commercial & home brewer’s.

South Dakota Hops Growers

Producers focused on production education, networking and marketing of South Dakota grown hops and malts.

South Dakota Craft Brewers Guild

The breweries of South Dakota have joined together to promote the responsible production and enjoyment of craft beer. Includes more than 20 small and independent brewery members in the state.

Latest SDSPA Videos & Resources

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: Record Keeping and Sales Tax for Specialty Crop Businesses

Description: In this recording hear from Dan Johnson, Senior Revenue Agent from the SD Department of Revenue. Dan shares important record keeping considerations when collecting various payment types, the basics of sales tax for different types of specialty crop businesses, and other important tax and filing information.

Podcast: The Hort Calculator Tool

Presenter: Ariana Torres Bravo, Purdue University Description: Listeners will hear from Ariana Torres Bravo about the Hort Calculator Tool developed by the Purdue University Horticulture Business team. This tool can assist beginning or seasoned farmers with calculating crop profitability and planning profitable farm investments. Check out the

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 a hops producer? Visit our online directory featuring local food and specialty products. Explore various producer listings and maps to find the items you are looking.

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