Regenerative Organic Land Management Technical Guide | Publication: Regenerative organic agriculture focuses on improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering a holistic approach to land management. Practices … | Organic, Regenerative Ag | | organic regenerative-ag | publication |
Lessons from the Field: Land Management with Charlie Johnson | Video: Charlie Johnson from Johnson Farms in Madison, South Dakota, discusses their organic farming land management practices on 2,400 acres. … | Organic, Regenerative Ag | | organic regenerative-ag | video |
Midwest Elderberry Cooperative | Video: Chris Patton, President of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative shared with the SDSPA Mentorship group about the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, … | Fruit | | fruit | video |
Seed Starting | Video: Michelle Grosek, owner of Bear Butte Gardens shares with the SDSPA Mentorship group about her seed starting process. She … | Seed Starting | | seed-starting | video |
Grape Vine Trunk Disease and Grape Vine Pruning | Video: Greg Stach, Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard kicked off the SDSPA Mentorship series sharing about grape vine trunk disease … | Grape, Vineyard and Winery | | grape vineyard-and-winery | video |
Green Beans Vegetable Guide | Publication: Green beans are among the easiest plants to grow in your garden, even if you’ve never planted a seed in the soil … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
South Dakota Organic Research for Transitioning Organic Farmers | Video: Peter Sexton, Ph.D. and Joslyn Fousert, research assistant, from the SDSU Southeast Research Farm discuss their work on organic … | Organic, Transition to Organic | | organic transition-to-organic | video |
Local Food Aggregation: Exploring Models for Community-Based Supply Chains | Video: During this video listeners will have the chance to hear from three different panelists. Robinette Farms (Nebraska), Yellowstone Valley … | Aggregation, Food Systems | | aggregation food-systems | video |
Facility Construction and Food Safety for Meat Processing | Video: Richard Greenman owner of FWO meats shared with the SDSPA Mentorship Group about USDA processing facility and food safety … | Meat & Livestock, Poultry | | meat-livestock poultry | video |
On Farm Business Management and Best Practices for Poultry Production | Video: Richard Greenman owner of FWO meats shared with the SDSPA Mentorship Group about on farm business management and best … | Poultry | | poultry | video |
Developing a Soil Health Plan for Regenerative Organic Farming | Video: Dr. Angela K. Jackson, SDSPA, and Mark Gutierrez, Executive Director of the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition discuss the importance … | Organic, Regenerative Ag, Soil Health | | organic regenerative-ag soil-health | video |
Organic Potato Research With SDSU Southeast Research Farm | Video: This video gives a closer look at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm (SERF), located near Beresford, S.D. and their … | Organic, Vegetable | | organic vegetable | video |
Developing a Land Management and Conservation Plan | Video: Kevin Fulton, an organic farmer near Loup City, Nebraska talks about the progress he has made in turning the … | Organic, Regenerative Ag | | organic regenerative-ag | video |
Organic Red Meat Processing | Video: Cindy Tolle, Sturgis Meats, & Angela K Jackson, SDSPA, share the essential components of organic red meat processing tailored … | Meat & Livestock, Organic, Processing & Value Added | | meat-livestock organic processing-value-added | video |
Central Plains Organic Farmers Association Works to Market Members’ Grain | Video: Tim Baalman, Central Plains Organic Farmers Association joined the SDSPA Organic Chapter to talk about his experiences as a member … | Grain & Pulse Crops, Organic, Regenerative Ag | | grain-pulse-crops organic regenerative-ag | video |
Mastering Recordkeeping for Organic Farm Inspections | Video: Harriet Behar, Organic Farmers Association, joined the SDSPA Organic Operators Chapter meeting to discuss key audit processes, explaining how … | Farm Management, Organic, Regenerative Ag | | farm-management organic regenerative-ag | video |
Tomatoes – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Tomatoes are a popular and versatile vegetable to grow in South Dakota. Take advantage of these pointers for growing … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Swiss Chard – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Swiss Chard is a leafy green vegetable from the same family as beets and spinach and would make a … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Sweet Corn – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Sweet Corn is a delicious vegetable that showcases summer! Take advantage of these growing pointers for this fun vegetable … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Sweet Potatoes – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Sweet Potatoes offer a sweet flavor for starches we all enjoy. Are you interested in adding them to your … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Zucchini – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Zucchini is a summer squash that offers many options and varieties to enjoy. Learn how to make the zucchini … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Watermelon – Vegetable Guide | Publication: No food celebrates summer better than some delicious watermelon! Make this summer staple part of your garden with these … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Turmeric – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Turmeric is a golden-orange spice known for adding color, flavor and nutrition to foods. Learn how to grow your … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Spinach – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Spinach thrives in cool weather, grows quickly and can be harvested multiple times, making it a favorite for gardeners … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Rhubarb – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Rhubarb is a cool season crop grown for its fibrous leaf stalks and tasty flavor. Find out how to … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Radishes – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Radishes are hardy root vegetables grown for their crisp and peppery roots. Learn how to plant, grow and harvest … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Pumpkins – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Pumpkins are a form of winter squash and a staple for fall decorating and delicious recipes. Follow this vegetable … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Potatoes – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Potatoes are easy to plant, quick to grow, and fun to dig up. This vegetable guide covers planting, growing, … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Peppers – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Peppers are a delight because of the wide range of colors they have (red, yellow, orange, green, brown or … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Onions – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Onions are probably one of the most accessible vegetables you can grow in your garden. They take up little … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Okra – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Okra is rich in fiber and protein, and low in calories making it a perfect addition to any garden. … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Lettuce – Vegetable Guide | Publication: There are many benefits of growing your own lettuce: You will have access to fresh lettuce anytime, it’s easy … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Kohlrabi – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Kohlrabi is easy to grow in mild climates, making it a unique and delicious addition to any garden. You … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Kale – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Ever been told to “eat your greens?” Kale is one of the most nutritious vegetables you can grow. Learn … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Ginger – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Fresh ginger is a treat not to be missed and is easy to grow at home. Learn to plant, … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Garlic – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Garlic is one of the easiest plants you can grow and provides many benefits, including for your health and … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Herbs – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Growing herbs in your garden is more than just a trend – it’s a way to preserve the natural … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Garden Peas – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Garden Peas are an easy and quick vegetable that grows best in the cool weather of spring or fall. … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Eggplant: Vegetable Guide | Publication: Eggplants are heat-loving vegetables that don’t require much space to grow. Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest eggplants … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Cucumbers – Vegetable Guide | Publication: Whether using cucumbers to make pickles, enjoying alone or adding to a salad, cucumbers offer great taste and an … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Cauliflower: Vegetable Guide | Publication: Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in soups, stews, stir-fries, as a steamed vegetable, in a … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Carrots: Vegetable Guide | Publication: Carrots are very easy to grow from seeds in your garden, a planter box, or even in a large … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Cantaloupe: Vegetable Guide | Publication: Colorful and bright, growing cantaloupe is the perfect addition to an edible garden. View this vegetable guide to learn … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Cabbage: Vegetable Guide | Publication: Cabbage is a nutrient-packed and versatile vegetable that is easy to grow and hardy. Follow this vegetable guide for … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Brussels Sprouts: Vegetable Guide | Publication: Brussels sprouts are a hardy vegetable that can tolerate frost and light freezes and are typically planted in the … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Broccoli: Vegetable Guide | Publication: The increased popularity of broccoli in the home garden and at farmers’ markets is simple to explain. Broccoli is … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Beets: Vegetable Guide | Publication: Beets are a beneficial root vegetable that will give you a whole host of nutrients, without all the calories. … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Asparagus: Vegetable Guide | Publication: Learn how to grow asparagus in this vegetable guide from SDSPA and NRCS. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Transition to Organic Dairy Production | Video: This video features a presentation by Brad Heins, Professor of Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research Center, … | Dairy, Organic, Transition to Organic | | dairy organic transition-to-organic | video |
The Haney Soil Test with Joe Ailts | Video: Joe Ailts is an independent crop consultant/agronomist and owner of Ailts Agronomy where he serves farmers in northwest WI. … | Organic, Regenerative Ag, Soil Health | | organic regenerative-ag soil-health | |
Go Organic in South Dakota | Video: Join us for an insightful 15-minute update into South Dakota’s organic farming movement! Dr. Angela K. Jackson, the SDSPA … | Organic, Transition to Organic | | organic transition-to-organic | |
Profitability for Transitioning Organic Producers | Video: This webinar focuses on achieving profitability during the transition to organic farming, featuring insights and practical advice from Blake … | Organic, Transition to Organic | | organic transition-to-organic | video |
About the OTI- RAPP Program | Video: This presentation introduces the Organic Transition Initiative Regenerative Agriculture Pathway Program (OTI-RAPP) and NRCS Organic Management Standard 823 in … | Organic, Regenerative Ag | | organic regenerative-ag | video |
Organic Policy: Priorities and Advocacy | Video: This 30-minute presentation by Kate Mendenhall, Executive Director of the Organic Farmers Association, was part of the SDSPA Organic … | Organic, Regenerative Ag | | organic regenerative-ag | video |
Identifying Organic Specialty Grain and Crop Markets | Video: This webinar focuses on exploring the growing opportunities in organic specialty grains and crop markets within the Great Plains … | Grain & Pulse Crops, Organic, Transition to Organic | | grain-pulse-crops organic transition-to-organic | |
Understanding Approved Materials For Use In Organic Crop and Livestock Production | Video: This video provides an overview of the process for determining the use of materials approved for use in crop … | Organic, Transition to Organic | | organic transition-to-organic | |
Marketing the Whole Organic Crop Rotation | Video: This video shares portions of the Transition to Organic Field Day on Oct. 1, 2024 at Albrecht’s Angel Honey … | Grain & Pulse Crops, Organic, Transition to Organic | | grain-pulse-crops organic transition-to-organic | |
Aggregation Business Model | Publication: S.D. Specialty Producers Association The purpose of this model is to provide insight and resources for creating a regional … | Aggregation | | aggregation | publication |
A Closer Look at No Chemical Systems for Wholesale Grape Production | Video: Greg and Muriel Stach of Lewis and Clark Lake Vineyard hosted a tour for producers interested in learning about … | Aggregation, Fruit, Organic, Vineyard and Winery | | aggregation fruit organic vineyard-and-winery | video |
S.D. Market Survey Results | Reports: This is a collection of data reports S.D. Specialty Producers Association has completed to study local food markets. These … | Business Development, Food Systems, Marketing | | business-development food-systems marketing | report research |
Canning and Cottage Laws with SDSU Extension | Video: On Sept. 18, 2024 the S.D. Specialty Producers Farmers Market Coalition heard from SDSU Field Extension Food Safety Specialist … | Farmers Market, Processing & Value Added | | farmers-market processing-value-added | video |
Maintaining Organic Seed Integrity in Seed Grain Cleaning and Handling | Video: On Sept. 20, 2024, Dakota’s Best Seed (Todd DenBesten, 3rd generation owner) hosted a field day focused on Maintaining … | Aggregation, Grain & Pulse Crops, Organic, Transition to Organic | | aggregation grain-pulse-crops organic transition-to-organic | |
Fresher is Fun! Specialty Crop Marketing Campaign | Toolkit: Fresher is Fun! S.D. Specialty Producers Association received a Specialty Crop Block Grant in 2021 to support retailers who … | Marketing | | marketing | |
Impacts of a Year Round Farmers Market on the Local Food System | Podcast: Listen in to hear about Market at the Mill, a new year round market for local businesses in Shenandoah … | Aggregation, Farmers Market, Food Systems, Urban Ag | | aggregation farmers-market food-systems urban-ag | podcast |
Integrating Urban Agriculture With Benjamin Fahrer | Video: During the SDSPA Organic Operators September 2024 meeting attendees heard from Benjamin Fahrer, Project Manager for Regenerative Organic Learning … | Food Systems, Organic, Urban Ag | | food-systems organic urban-ag | |
Soil and Nutrient Management in Transitioning to Organic Crop Production | Video: Denise and Mark Venner, Venner Farm, hosted a TOPP (transition to organic) field day on Sept. 7, 2024. Venner … | Organic, Soil Health, Transition to Organic | | organic soil-health transition-to-organic | video |
Understanding Risks During Organic Transition- 3rd Quarter 2024 TOPP Update | Video: In this video, the SDSPA Organic Ag Transition Advisor discusses the essential elements of creating an effective plan with … | Organic, Transition to Organic | | organic transition-to-organic | video |
Transitioning to Organic Vegetable Production- Weed Management | Video: Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, SD, led by Rick and Michelle Grosek, is a successful organic vegetable farm certified … | Organic, Transition to Organic, Weed Control | | organic transition-to-organic weed-control | video |
Local Food Recipes | Publication: S.D. Specialty Producers Association. The recipes on our site were all featured at special events S.D. Specialty Producers has participated … | Consumers | | consumers | publication |
Introducing the Transition to Organic Program- 2nd Quarter 2024 TOPP Update | Video: Discover the Transition to Organic Partnership Program in the Plains region with SDSPA! This informative video offers an overview … | Business Development, Organic, Programs & Grants, Transition to Organic | | business-development organic programs-grants transition-to-organic | video |
Navigating On-Farm Food Safety Programs | Video: S.D. Specialty Producers hosted a webinar focused on on-farm food safety including FSMA and GAP. Teresa Wiemerslage, Iowa State … | Aggregation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruit, Vegetable | | aggregation farm-management food-safety fruit vegetable | video |
Transitioning to Organic Poultry Production Field Walk & Demonstration | Video: On June 21st SDSPA hosted an USDA TOPP field day to discuss the production considerations for transitioning to pasture-raised … | Organic, Poultry, Transition to Organic | | organic poultry transition-to-organic | video |
Transitioning to Organic Poultry Production in South Dakota | Video: On June 21st SDSPA hosted an USDA TOPP field day to discuss the production considerations for transitioning to pasture-raised … | Organic, Poultry, Transition to Organic | | organic poultry transition-to-organic | video |
Season Availability Chart | Publication: S.D. Specialty Producers Association. This chart provides details on when specific vegetables can be expected for harvest in South Dakota. | Consumers, Postharvest, Urban Ag, Vegetable | | consumers postharvest urban-ag vegetable | publication |
SD Farm to School Procurement Overview | Video: The South Dakota Farm to School Network’s procurement workgroup set a goal of helping to educate members on the … | Aggregation, Farm to School | | aggregation farm-to-school | video |
Aggregation Resource Guide | Publication: S.D. Specialty Producers Association Aggregation can build a healthy local food system by allowing producers to pool their time, … | Aggregation | | aggregation | publication |
South Dakota Farmers Market Resource Guide | Publication: S.D. Specialty Producers Association SDSPA’s online resource guide includes information for farmers markets on market structure and organization, including … | Farmers Market | | farmers-market | publication |
Recipe to Reality Overview | Video: An informational overview of the Recipe to Reality seminar offered by the National Food Entrepreneur Program Manager Jill Gifford, … | Processing & Value Added | | processing-value-added | video |
Passive Solar Greenhouses | Video: Learn about Passive Solar Greenhouses in South Dakota with this series of videos with Shannon Mutschelknaus, Wayward Springs Acres, … | Greenhouse, Season Extension, Tools & Equipment | | greenhouse season-extension tools-equipment | video |
DriftWatch: Specialty Crop Site Registry | Video: DriftWatch® Specialty Crop Site and BeeCheck® Apiary Registry are an on-line sensitive site registry programs for South Dakota available through … | Bee Keeping & Honey, Farm Management, Organic, Pest Control, Tools & Equipment, Transition to Organic, Weed Control | | bee-keeping-honey farm-management organic pest-control tools-equipment transition-to-organic weed-control | video |
Marketing for the New Normal | Video: Overview of market trends and buyer expectations to help you discover where to find your most profitable sales channels … | Marketing | | marketing | video |
Marketing for Retail Agriculture | Video: This session discusses the keys to successful booth merchandising for vendors and elements of a successful marketing plan that … | Farmers Market, Marketing | | farmers-market marketing | video |
Multi Farm CSA with City Commons CSA | Video: Alice Bagley with Fields of Plenty spoke on the topic of their multi farm CSA, City Commons CSA in … | Aggregation, CSA, Food Systems, Urban Ag | | aggregation csa food-systems urban-ag | video |
Exploring Options & Requirements of Commercial Kitchens in South Dakota | Video: Commercial Kitchens expand a producers opportunities for sales through value added products, but can be daunting. SDSPA hosted a … | Processing & Value Added | | processing-value-added | video |
SDSPA Producer Work Experience | Video: Four panelists share how they used work experience in specialty crops to prepare them for their current work, benefits … | Business Development | | business-development | video |
Profitability with Budding Moon Farm (Episode 15) | Podcast: Hear from Jared Lukens-Black of Budding Moon Farm about considerations and methods he uses to increase profitability while distributing … | Business Development | | business-development | podcast |
Business Planning Workshop | Video: Recording of the producers business planning workshop held in Pierre with Bob Weyrich, South Dakota Small Business Development Center, … | Business Development | | business-development | video |
Determining Prices & Profitability of your Specialty Crops & Products (Episode 14) | Podcast: You’ve carefully selected your seeds, started them in just the right conditions, prepped your beds, weeded, harvested and then … | Business Development | | business-development | podcast |
Apprenticeships & Your Farm | Video: Over the past few years, a few of our members have developed mutually beneficial relationships through the development of … | Business Development | | business-development | video |
MarketLink: SNAP/EBT Technology to Feed Your Community & Grow Your Customer Base | Video: Learn how the MarketLink program can help you accept SNAP/EBT cards at your farm. Content covers the basics of … | Business Development, Farmers Market | | business-development farmers-market | video |
Non Cash Payment: Square POS System | Video: Hear how Michelle Grosek, Bear Butte Gardens, uses Square point of sale system as a non-cash payment tool. Recorded: … | Business Development | | business-development | video |
Facebook Ads 101 | Video: Learn about using Facebook ads for business. Kim VanderPoel shares about the creation and use of Facebook ads, gives … | Flower, Marketing | | flower marketing | video |
Understanding Risk Management in Transitioning to Organic Crop and Livestock Production | Video: This webinar discusses several key considerations for transitioning organic producers regarding various risks that require careful management to improve … | Organic, Transition to Organic | | organic transition-to-organic | video |
Introducing the ‘Transition to Organic Partnership Program’ (TOPP) for Producers in South Dakota | Video: The USDA Transitional Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) in South Dakota, administered by Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) under a … | Organic, Programs & Grants, Transition to Organic | | organic programs-grants transition-to-organic | video |
IPM for Melon (Episode 4) | Podcast: Amanda Bachmann, SDSU Pesticide Education & Urban Entomology Field Specialist discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Melon crops in … | Fruit, Pest Control | | fruit pest-control | podcast |
IPM for Peppers & Tomatoes (Episode 3) | Podcast: An in-depth look at IPM for tomatoes and peppers. Kristine Lang, South Dakota State University discusses cover crops, high … | Pest Control, Vegetable | | pest-control vegetable | podcast |
IPM for Cucurbits (Episode 2) | Podcast: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for curcubits with special guest Marissa Schuh of the University Of Minnesota Extension. Resource Link: … | Pest Control, Vegetable | | pest-control vegetable | podcast |
IPM for Berries (Episode 1) | Podcast: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for berry crops with special guest Dr Raymond Cloyd, extension specialist in horticultural entomology at … | Fruit, Pest Control | | fruit pest-control | podcast |
Raising Root Crops in South Dakota, (Episode 13) | Podcast: On this episode, Dirk Oudman of Blue Sky Vegetable Co., Worthing, SD, and Darin Waldner of Waldner Farms, Webster, … | Vegetable | | vegetable | podcast |
Organic Specialty Crop Production in South Dakota (Episode 12) | Podcast: On this episode, Angela Jackson of Prairie Sun Organics in Vermillion, SD and Bernadette Barnaud with Owl Creek Organics … | Organic | | organic | podcast |
Growing Lettuce in South Dakota (Episode 9) | Podcast: Learn from two South Dakota producers who provide their fellow residents with a summer salad necessity- lettuce. Kent Wilsey … | Vegetable | | vegetable | podcast |
Dakota Fresh Food Hub with SDSPA (Episode 8) | Podcast: Residents & producers near Sioux Falls, SD have a great opportunity to buy & sell local produce through the … | Aggregation, Food Hubs, Food Systems, Urban Ag | | aggregation food-hubs food-systems urban-ag | podcast |
The Good Acre Food Hub with SDSPA (Episode 7) | Podcast: Located near Minneapolis & St. Paul, The Good Acre Food Hub serves producers and consumers in their region. Going … | Aggregation, Food Hubs, Food Systems, Urban Ag | | aggregation food-hubs food-systems urban-ag | podcast |
Iowa Food Hub with SDSPA (Episode 6) | Podcast: In our second podcast of the season on Aggregation, we are learning about how Iowa uses food hubs to … | Aggregation, Food Hubs, Food Systems | | aggregation food-hubs food-systems | podcast |
Aronia Aggregation with SDSPA (Episode 5) | Podcast: Our first interview is with Jeff Stewart, a SDSPA member and co-owner of National Aronia Growers. In this podcast, … | Aggregation, Fruit | | aggregation fruit | podcast |
Starting Seed for Cut Flowers (Episode 11) | Podcast: On this episode, we’ll focus on how cut flower growers are starting their seeds. Kristine Lang, SDSU Assistant Professor … | Flower, Seed Starting | | flower seed-starting | podcast |
Getting Started with Cut Flowers (Episode 10) | Podcast: In this podcast Connie Johnson of Freedom Acres SD in Brandt and Christy Heckathorn of Fleurish Flower Farm in … | Flower | | flower | podcast |
Cut Flower Harvest Webinar | Video: Recordings from a portion of SDSPA’s cut flower workshop in Sturgis, S.D featuring Helen Skiba, Artemis Flower Farm. The … | Flower, Postharvest | | flower postharvest | video |
Cut Flowers & Soil Health | Video: Recordings from a portion of SDSPA’s cut flower workshop in Sturgis, S.D featuring Helen Skiba, Artemis Flower Farm. The … | Flower, Soil Health | | flower soil-health | video |
Cut Flower Production 101 | Video: Recordings from a portion of SDSPA’s cut flower workshop in Sturgis, S.D featuring Helen Skiba, Artemis Flower Farm. The … | Flower | | flower | video |
Extending The Flower Growing Season | Video: Liz Graznak, the visionary farmer behind Happy Hollow Farm in central Missouri, will share information on extending the growing … | Flower, Season Extension | | flower season-extension | video |
Farming Lean with Paper Pots | Publication: Growing for Market article- PaperPot Transplanter – Farming lean with paper pots. The paper pot system is a simple … | Seed Starting, Vegetable | | seed-starting vegetable | publication |
Food Hubs: A Producer Guide | Publication: Attra.org – Food Hubs: A Producer Guide. This publication is designed for producers who have an interest in working … | Business Development, Food Hubs, Food Systems | | business-development food-hubs food-systems | publication |
How to Sell Produce to Distributors | Publication: NCState Extension – How to Sell Produce to Distributors. In this publication, we provide guidance to farmers and producers … | Business Development, Food Systems, Marketing | | business-development food-systems marketing | publication |
Packaging Requirements for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables | Publication: NCState Extension – Packing Requirements for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. This factsheet describes some of the many types of … | Product Development, Vegetable | | product-development vegetable | publication |
Wholesale Packing Resource Guide | Publication: nefsp.org/USDA/SARE/RMA -Wholesale Packing Resource Guide. This guide is written for people who want to learn about selling to supermarkets, … | Product Development, Vegetable | | product-development vegetable | publication |
Wholesale Success | Publication: FamilyFarmed.org – Wholesale Success A farmer’s guide to selling post Harvest handling and packing produce. | Business Development, Vegetable | | business-development vegetable | publication |
On-farm Infrastructure Toolkit | Publication: NC Growing Together/USDA On-farm Infrastructure Toolkit. Multi-page document with information on postharvest cooling and washing, curing and storage, cold … | Business Development, Postharvest | | business-development postharvest | publication |
Post-Harvest Handling Decision Tool | Publication: Iowa State University/University of Wisconsin-Madison – Post-Harvest Handling Decision Tool. The information in this guide came from case studies … | Postharvest, Vegetable | | postharvest vegetable | publication |
Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Cabbage and Leafy Greens | Publication: NCState Extension – Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Cabbage and Leafy Greens. This publication has been prepared to acquaint … | Postharvest, Vegetable | | postharvest vegetable | publication |
Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Field and Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes | Publication: NCState Extension – Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Field and Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes. Because they can be injured by … | Greenhouse, Postharvest, Vegetable | | greenhouse postharvest vegetable | publication |
Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Green Beans and Field Peas | Publication: NCState Extension – Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Green Beans and Field Peas Fact Sheet. Careful handling and quick, … | Postharvest, Vegetable | | postharvest vegetable | publication |
Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Peppers | Publication: NCState Extension – Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Peppers Fact Sheet. This publication has been prepared to acquaint pepper … | Postharvest, Vegetable | | postharvest vegetable | publication |
Proper Post Harvest Cooling and Handling Methods | Publication: NCState Extension – Proper Post Harvest Cooling and Handling Methods. Proper postharvest cooling and handling can help to ensure … | Postharvest | | postharvest | publication |
The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks | Publication: USDA Agricultural Research Service The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks. | Flower, Fruit, Postharvest, Vegetable | | flower fruit postharvest vegetable | publication |
Soil Blocks for Transplant Production | Publication: Michigan State University and Ten Hens Farm – Soil Blocks for Transplant Production. Soil locks are used in place … | Seed Starting | | seed-starting | publication |
Soil Blocks: A Potless Approach to Seed Starting | Publication: Seed To Fork – Soil Blocks: A Potless Approach to Seed Starting. Soil blocks work by providing a nutrient … | Seed Starting | | seed-starting | publication |
High Tunnel Soil Test Report: Soluble Salts Levels | Publication: PennState Extension – High Tunnel Soil Test Report: How to deal with Soluble Salts Levels | High Tunnel, Soil Health | | high-tunnel soil-health | publication |
Principles for High Functioning Soils | Publication: Natural Resources Conservation Service Principles for High-Functioning Soils | Soil Health | | soil-health | publication |
Nematodes: Alternative Controls | Publication: Attra.org This publication provides general information on the tiny worm-like organisms called nematodes. It contains detailed descriptions of the … | Pest Control, Vegetable | | pest-control vegetable | publication |
The Northeast Organic Farming Association Introduction to Fungi | Publication: The Northeast Organic Farming Association, (NOFA), Introduction to Fungi | Mushrooms | | mushrooms | publication |
Equipment and Tools for Small-Scale Intensive Crop Production | Publication: ATTRA: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service This publication focuses on equipment and tools for intensive crop production on a … | Intensive Crop Production, Tools & Equipment | | intensive-crop-production tools-equipment | publication |
2023 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide | Publication: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture – 2023 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide in PDF format. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
A Guide to Intensive Vegetable Systems | Publication: NC State Extension – “Intensive Vegetable Production Fact Sheet” refers to a system of marketing and producing vegetable crops … | Intensive Crop Production, Vegetable | | intensive-crop-production vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Scheduling Vegetable Plantings for Continuous Harvest | Publication: ATTRA: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Market gardeners try to schedule their planting so they can offer customers a … | Intensive Crop Production, Vegetable | | intensive-crop-production vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Starting Garden Transplants at Home | Publication: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Starting Garden Transplants at home fact sheet. | Seed Starting, Urban Ag, Vegetable | | seed-starting urban-ag vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers | Publication: University of Kentucky -Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers book download in pdf format. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Asparagus Fact Sheet | Publication: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Planting, harvest and storage recommendations. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Commercial Asparagus Production | Publication: NCState Extension Vegetable Commercial Asparagus Production Fact Sheet | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Organic Asparagus Production | Publication: ATTRA.org: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Variety selection, insect and disease management recommendations. | Organic, Vegetable | | organic vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Organic Production and IPM Guide for Carrots | Publication: Cornell University/IPM/New York State Department of Ag – Organic Production and IPM Guide for Carrots | Organic, Vegetable | | organic vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Cucumber Production Fact Sheet | Publication: PennState Extension – Cucumber Production Fact Sheet. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Cucurbit Downy Mildew | Publication: NCState Extension Vegetable Pathology Fact Sheet. Pictures of common diseases and management practices. | Pest Control, Vegetable | | pest-control vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Penn State Extension – Cucumber Trials | Publication: Penn State Extension – Cucumber Trials | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Organic Production and IPM Guide for Lettuce | Publication: Cornell University/IPM/New York State Department of Ag | Organic, Pest Control, Vegetable | | organic pest-control vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
High Tunnel Lettuce Production | Publication: Utah State University Variety selection, irrigation management, transplanting, and temperature management. | High Tunnel, Vegetable | | high-tunnel vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Onion Production Guide | Publication: UGA Cooperative Extension Bulletin 1198 – Onion Production Guide | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Onion Fact Sheet | Publication: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Planting, harvest, and storage recommendations. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Peppers Fact Sheet | Publication: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Scoville heat units, pepper types, fertilizing, potential problems, estimated yield. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Commercial Pepper Production Handbook | Publication: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Commercial pepper production handbook | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
High Tunnel Summer Squash Production | Publication: Utah State University – High Tunnel Summer Squash Production Variety selection, irrigation management, transplanting and temperature management information. | High Tunnel, Vegetable | | high-tunnel vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Sweet Corn Fact Sheet | Publication: Iowa Extension State University and Outreach Sweet Corn Fact Sheet- types, planting, fertilization, potential problems | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
High Tunnel Tomato Production | Publication: Utah State University – High Tunnel Tomato Production- Variety and site selection, irrigation management, transplanting and pruning information. | High Tunnel, Vegetable | | high-tunnel vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Recommended Tomato Varieties for Commercial Production in Iowa | Publication: Iowa Extension State University and Outreach Recommended Tomato Varieties for Commercial Production in Iowa. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication |
The Stake and Weave Training System for Tomatoes in the Home Garden | Publication: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Fact Sheet. The Stake and Weave Training System for Tomatoes in the … | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication |
Tomato Diseases and Disorders | Publication: Iowa Extension State University and Outreach Tomato diseases and disorders fact sheet. | Pest Control, Vegetable | | pest-control vegetable | publication |
Tomato Fact Sheet | Publication: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Information on tomato production, staking, disease and disorders, and pest control. | Vegetable | | vegetable | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon | Publication: NC State Extension Publication – Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon Vegetable Pathology Factsheets | Pest Control, Vegetable | | pest-control vegetable | publication |
Watermelon Production Fact Sheet | Publication: Penn State Extension – Watermelon production fact sheet. | Fruit | | fruit | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Flame Weeding for Vegetable Crops | Publication: ATTRA.org – Flame weeding for vegetable crops. A type of thermal weed control relies on propane gas burners to … | Organic, Vegetable, Weed Control | | organic vegetable weed-control | publication |
Common Herbicides for Fruit and Vegetable Weed Control | Publication: The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture – Common herbicides for fruit and vegetable weed control. | Fruit, Vegetable, Weed Control | | fruit vegetable weed-control | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Flaming as a Method of Weed Control in Organic Farming Systems | Publication: Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-3038 Using fire to control weeds in organic farming systems shows promise for reducing … | Organic, Weed Control | | organic weed-control | publication |
Organic / Sustainable Weed Control Hands-On Training Program for Agricultural Educators & Farmers | Publication: SARE Project funded University of Delaware, Research & Education Center – Organic/Sustainable Weed Control Hands-On Training Program for Agricultural … | Organic, Weed Control | | organic weed-control | publication |
Principles of Sustainable Weed Management in Organic Cropping Systems | Publication: Mark Schonbeck, Independent Sustainable Agriculture Consultant Principles of Sustainable Weed Management in Organic Cropping Systems, Weeds are nature’s way … | Organic, Weed Control | | organic weed-control | publication |
Steel In The Field, A Farmer’s Guide to Weed Management Tools | Publication: Sustainable Agriculture Network & Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) A publication of the Sustainable Agriculture Network – … | Tools & Equipment, Weed Control | | tools-equipment weed-control | publication |
Integrated Weed Management for Fresh Market Production | Publication: University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences – Integrated Weed Management for Fresh Market Production | Weed Control | | weed-control | publication |
Weed Control in Leafy Greens | Publication: University of Illinois Extension – Weed control in leafy greens. | Vegetable, Weed Control | | vegetable weed-control | publication |
Weed Control for the Home Vegetable Garden | Publication: Cornell Cooperative Extension publication weed control for the home garden. The purpose of this bulletin is to enable home … | Vegetable, Weed Control | | vegetable weed-control | publication |
Weed Management | Publication: University of Kentucky – Center for Crop Diversification fact sheet. This fact sheet will provide an overview of the … | Weed Control | | weed-control | publication |
Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops | Video: An overview of FSA’s FSCSC program, and a summary of FSMA & GAP Food Safety programs with Gail Gullickson … | Food Safety | | food-safety | video |
Food Safety Considerations for Farm Food Safety Considerations for Wholesale Production | Video: Rhoda Burrows, SDSU Extension discusses FSMA & GAPs programs, how farm food safety plans fit in, and resources for … | Food Safety | | food-safety | video |
Obtaining Soil Samples and Interpreting Results | Video: Anthony Bly, Soils Field Specialist SDSU Extension at the 2023 Upper Midwest Urban and Rural Ag Innovation Conference, discussing … | Soil Health | | soil-health | umurai video |
Climate Smart Agriculture | Video: Explore how Climate Smart EQIP practices contribute to building resilient ecosystems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering a more … | Climate, Farm Management, Programs & Grants | | climate farm-management programs-grants | video |
CSA Planning Spreadsheet | Toolkit: NCstate, CEFS Student Farm in Goldsboro, NC CSA Planning Spreadsheet – Vegetable Guides | Business Development, CSA, Vegetable | | business-development csa vegetable | toolkit |
Deep Winter Greenhouse Production Manual | Publication: University of Minnesota Extension. A Low Input Strategy for Growing Greens and Winter Hardy Crops in a Deep Winter … | Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Season Extension | | greenhouse high-tunnel season-extension | publication vegetable-production-guide |
Flame Weeding for Vegetable Crops | Publication: Attra.org. Flame weeding – type of thermal weed control was commonly used in row crops like cotton and sorghum … | Organic, Weed Control | | organic weed-control | publication |
Soil Blocks for Transplant Production | Publication: MIFMA Soil Blocking Field Guide 2015 | Seed Starting | | seed-starting | publication |
7 Soil Block Mix Recipes | Publication: 7 Soil Block Mix Recipes from various professionals. | Seed Starting | | seed-starting | publication |
Food Safety for Fruit and Vegetables | Publication: Purdue Agriculture- Food Safety for Fruit and Vegetables | Food Safety | | food-safety | publication |
Food Safety in Blueberry Production | Publication: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty-Agri-Food-Safety-in-Blueberry-Production | Food Safety | | food-safety | fruit-production-guide publication |
Food Safety Planning Guide- Examples from Ohio Certified Organic Farms | Publication: Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) food safety planning guide 2017 | Food Safety, Organic | | food-safety organic | publication |
Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard: Table Grapes | Publication: North Central Regional Center FSMA- Ensuring food safety in the vineyard table grapes. | Food Safety, Fruit, Grape, Vineyard and Winery | | food-safety fruit grape vineyard-and-winery | publication |
Fundamentals of On-Farm Food Safety | Publication: Carolina Farm Stewardship Association- 2019 Food Safety Manual | Food Safety | | food-safety | publication |
Succession Planting Spreadsheet | Toolkit: Johnny’s Selected Seeds- Succession Planting Spreadsheet | Vegetable | | vegetable | toolkit |