Specialty Meats

Resources

Consumer Resources

How to Cook Bison, National Bison Association

Canning Meats & Poultry, SDSU Extension

Latest SDSPA Videos & Resources

Video: Poss Ranch Pathways to Organic Beef Field Day

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

Video: Transitioning to Organic Beef Production

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

Video: Controlling Parasites in Your Small Ruminants

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

Video: Facility Construction and Food Safety for Meat Processing

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

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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 specialty meat producers carrying products such as bison, rabbit or yak? Visit our online directory featuring local food and specialty products. Explore various producer listings and maps to find the items you are looking.

SDSPA Local Food Directory

Specialty Livestock Production

YouTube Playlist

Explore this collection of videos for producers who sell direct to local food markets. This collection focuses on specialty beef, pork, and other livestock. Additionally find information on meat processing, marketing and sales.

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