2025 UMURAI Conference Speaker – Timothy Schoonhoven
Video: Timothy Schoonhoven – South Dakota Specialty Crop and Local Foods Programming 2025; Schoonhoven serves as a Policy Advisor in the office of South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and administers grant programs investing in specialty crops and the South Dakota local food system. Published May 5, 2025 This segment has been […]
Agrivoltaics-Production Agriculture under Solar Panels Webinar
Video: Misha Allen, Northern Nye County Extension Educator from the University of Nevada has been researching production agriculture under large scale solar farms across America for several years. Misha will share information on her research regarding what types of agriculture do well under solar panels and the best practices for growing under them. Published: April […]
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 surveys were conducted to gauge interest of buyers, businesses and institutions across the state in regards to purchasing specialty crops, value added products, and local foods. Buyer Evaluation Survey Flier (July, 2024) Brief summary of […]
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 of our initiative to support local farmers in shifting to organic practices. Learn about the benefits of going organic and get details on resources, financial assistance, and expert guidance available through the program. Join us […]
SDSPA Producer Work Experience
Video: Four panelists share how they used work experience in specialty crops to prepare them for their current work, benefits of their previous work, and ideas to look for when finding experiences to learn from, whether that be a formal internship, or a summer job. Presenter: Kyle Cox (Cox’s Farm Stand), Kjersten Oudman (Blue Sky […]
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 100% of his produce through CSA and Rx Programs. Recorded: Aug. 14, 2023 This segment was supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its contents are solely the […]
Business Planning Workshop
Video: Recording of the producers business planning workshop held in Pierre with Bob Weyrich, South Dakota Small Business Development Center, Cheri Rath, Value Added Ag Development Center. Learn about the components of a successful business plan. Recorded: Nov. 14, 2023 This segment was supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of […]
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 perhaps created a value added product with your produce. As you get ready to take it to the farmers market, the question you may be stuck on is how to price it. Hear from South […]
Apprenticeships & Your Farm
Video: Over the past few years, a few of our members have developed mutually beneficial relationships through the development of apprenticeship programs. This webinar will bring everyone together to go over their experiences and to share ideas for apprenticeships. Presenter: Tara Bartekoske, S.D. Department of Labor, Denise Venner, Venner Farm, Michelle Grosek, Bear Butte Gardens, and […]
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 SNAP (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program), the potential benefits to your farm & community, and all the free services the MarketLink grant program provides to help your farm become a SNAP Retailer. Presenter: […]