Resources
Local Foods: Whole Fresh Vegetables & Herbs, SDSU Extension
Food Safety Rules for Fruit & Vegetable Growers: FAQ, SDSU Extension
Best Practices When Harvesting Leafy Greens, SDSU Extension
FSMA Standards, FDA
Create a Food Safety Plan Online, Family Farmed
Price Reports, SDSPA launched a statewide collaborative price sharing tool in 2021, running through 2024. Farmers markets vendors, farm stands, and direct market producers were encouraged to provide data during three timeframes each season.
S.D. Vegetable Production Guides, SDSPA
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers, Purdue University
Vegetable Crop Production Resources, Purdue University
Post Harvesting, NC State Extension
Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association
Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society
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: Grace Place Farm and Garden presented at the Sept.10, 2025 SDSPA Organic Operator Chapter Meeting. They share the story of their operation. Published: Sept. 29, 2025 This program is funded under Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota
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
Description: During the Sept. 2025 SDSPA Fruit and Vegetable Growers meeting Grace Freeman from Prairie Moon Herbs in Vermillion, S.D. shared her experience and knowledge about growing and drying herbs. During the recorded discussion Grace shares about different herb markets, drying methods, and a variety of value
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
For a complete listing of SDSPA videos, publications, podcasts and recommended resources visit our Resource Library.
Upcoming Events
2025 South Dakota Crunch Off Ends
The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide event celebrating local produce and farm-to-school by crunching into any South Dakota-grown fruit or vegetable. Anyone can participate. South Dakota Crunch Off events may occur anytime from September 15 to October 31. Learn More.
Webinar: Organic Seed Starting and Transplants
Are you interested in improving your organic seed starting and transplanting techniques? Join SDSPA for this informative and practical webinar designed for organic and transitioning growers. Michelle Grosek, from Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, SD will share best practices for starting your own transplants, managing inputs organically,
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.
SDSPA’s statewide group for fruit and vegetable producers to network, share questions, learn, and promote the industry.
- Facebook Group
- To join communications please email SDSPA.
