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 Food Hub (Montana), and Seasonal Harvest LLC (Wisconsin) have unique aggregation systems allowing them to distribute local food to individuals, restaurants, and institutions. During the webinar the panelists discuss more about how their food-hubs formed, […]
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 system. It also offers prompts and important considerations when working to implement regional aggregation. The contents are based on SDSPA’s projects and data collection. Published: Sept. 2024
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 wholesale grape production and no chemical systems. During the tour Greg Stach shared about his experience selling wholesale grapes to Prairie Berry Winery near Hill City, SD including harvest & delivery logistics, variety selection, production […]
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 Organic Integrity in Seed Grain Cleaning and Handling. The field day focused on practices and protocols necessary to maintain organic integrity throughout all the steps in seed grain processing and handling. This video from the […]
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 Iowa, as well as learn about some of the community resources that helped Dr. Margaret Brady successfully implement this project. The Market at the Mill aims to create a year round market for local businesses […]
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 University Extension and Outreach Field Specialist, shared about produce safety programs, discussed best practices, the importance of food safety, and the basics of food safety plans. Wiemerslage is a field specialist with the Farm, Food […]
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 procurement process that schools follow, so we can better support school staff. This training is a 30 minute overview of the procurement process, presented by SD Department of Education’s Child & Adult Nutrition Services. The […]
Aggregation Resource Guide
Publication: S.D. Specialty Producers Association Aggregation can build a healthy local food system by allowing producers to pool their time, knowledge, and products to provide a larger and more consistent supply for consumers. SDSPA’s resource guide is designed to help specialty crop producers who are exploring, or getting started in, food aggregation. We hope that […]
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 Detroit, MI, sharing advantages and considerations of a multi farm CSA. Recorded: March 28, 2023
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 Dakota Fresh Food Hub. In our fourth aggregation-focused podcast, we explore how this hub is set up, and what makes it beneficial for producers wanting to aggregate, and how simple it is for individual and […]