Resources
S.D. Meat Processing, Inspection, Selling & Distributing, SD Animal Industry Board
Meat Inspection in South Dakota: Requirements and Resources for Processing and Selling Meat, SDSU Extension
The Small Ruminant Toolbox, SARE
Sheep & Goats, SDSU Extension
Latest SDSPA Videos & Resources
Description: Carl Poss, a 5th generation rancher, speaks about his family’s ranch and rich history on the land and his decision to transition the ranch to certified organic for organic beef production. Special guest, Pat Guptill, a South Dakota 2013 Leopold Conservation Award Recipient has managed Guptill
Description: Dr. Angela Jackson discusses best practices for transitioning to organic beef production in South Dakota and the applicable National Organic Program Standards. During the video Dr. Jackson covers pasture access and grazing days, keeping rotational grazing records, nutrition and dry matter intake (DMI), animal health, and
Description: Dr. Eva Wray, Livestock Parasitologist University of Arkansas shared information on controlling parasites in your small ruminants. Dr. Wray identifies parasites that may be harmful to small ruminants and offers suggestions for determining when to treat and how to treat animals infected with parasites. She goes
Presenter: Richard Greenman, FWO Meats Description: Richard Greenman owner of FWO meats shared with the SDSPA Mentorship Group about USDA processing facility and food safety details for chicken, beef, buffalo, lamb, pork and elk. Greenman discusses important elements to consider and some of the processes involved. Recorded:
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Upcoming Events
Webinar: Transitioning to Organic Swine and Lamb Production
Join us for an informative one-hour webinar focused on the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to organic swine and lamb production. Hear from Dr. Angela Jackson, advisor and organic transition expert from South Dakota, alongside Kevin O’Connell, an experienced organic livestock producer at O’Connell Organic Acres in
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,
