Programs

North Central Regional Food Business Center The North Central Regional Food Business Center (NC-RFBC) is a collaboration of stakeholders in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota who are working to build capacity and resiliency in the food value chain, including small and mid-sized producers, processors, aggregators, distributors,

Organic Regenerative Agriculture Pathways Program South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has entered into a Conservation Collaborative Cooperative Agreement (CCCA) with NRCS to promote regenerative organic practices (ROP) within the state. This initiative, known as the Organic regenerative Agriculture Pathway Program (O-RAPP). S.D. Specialty Producers Association aims

Specialty Crop Producer Support Program Specialty Crop Block Grant funding provides producer education focused on workforce development and business management. S.D. Specialty Producers Association facilitates networking opportunities through its subchapters, mentorship group and partnerships. Community outreach online and at industry events increases public awareness of locally-produced specialty

The Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation (UMURAI) Conference Our annual conference focuses on exploring the unique challenges and opportunities facing farmers, ranchers and producers in both urban and rural settings from the upper midwest states. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting out,

Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA Plains TOPP) South Dakota’s organic farming sector is receiving a significant boost with South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) joining a cooperative agreement under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plains Transition to Organic Partnership Program (Plains TOPP). Through the

Urban Agriculture Partnership & Outreach Program Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) have formed a partnership to build the capacity of local partners’ knowledge to develop and implement effective strategies in supporting producers in the building of a sustainable local food system.