Grains & Pulse

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Organizations

Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society

Nonprofit, member-based organization that promotes sustainable food systems through education and research.

South Dakota Pulse Crops Council

The South Dakota Pulse Crop Council (SDPCC) was developed in 2006 by the South Dakota Legislature. The overall mission is to facilitate the growth and development of the pulse crop industry in South Dakota.

Latest SDSPA Videos & Resources

Video: Organic Pea Production in South Dakota

Description: Discover organic and transitioning field pea production in South Dakota through the experience of Blake Burggraff of 465 Farmstead in Hartford, SD. In this 15-minute video, Blake shares how field peas fit into his crop rotation and his current experience with field pea production. Angela Jackson,

Video: Successful Rotations for Regenerative Organic Cultivated Crops

Description: Luke Peterson, an experienced organic and regenerative farmer, shares insights into the power of diverse crop rotations for soil health, resilience, and profitability. Along with his wife, Ali, Luke operates Luke Peterson Farms near Dawson, MN, where they cultivate a variety of grains and cover crops

Video: Central Plains Organic Farmers Association Works to Market Members’ Grain

Presenter: Tim Baalman, Central Plains Organic Farmers Association Description: Baalman joined the SDSPA Organic Chapter to talk about his experiences as a member and president of the Central Plains Organic Farmers Association. Tim and Steve Boyda, organic grain farmers from Kansas, highlight the advantages of this member-owned

Video: Identifying Organic Specialty Grain and Crop Markets

Presenters: Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA Organic Transition Ag Advisor, Charlie Johnson of Johnson Farms, Carmen Fernholz, Will Ortman of Berrybrook Organic, Mike Schulist, Organic Grain Field Representative with National Farmers Organics (NFO), OFARM Steve Boyda of Central Plains Organic Farmers Description: This webinar focuses on exploring 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 specialty field crops such grains, legumes or flax? 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

Grain & Pulse Production

YouTube Playlist

Explore this collection of videos for producers growing specialty grain and pulse crops.

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