Facebook Ads 101

Video: Learn about using Facebook ads for business. Kim VanderPoel shares about the creation and use of Facebook ads, gives demonstrations, and shares content creation tips & ideas specific to cut flower businesses. Other discussion topics included the social media algorithm, utilizing different platforms, and getting started on Facebook. Presenter: Kim VanderPoel, Fresh Impact Social […]

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 & Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist and Tanya Flegel, owner of Flegel Flower Farm, will share their advice and tips. Resource Link: https://sdspecialtyproducers.org/2023/03/07/podcast-starting-seed-cut-flowers/

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 Elk Point share how they got started with cut flowers, and provide ideas for others looking to start. Resource Link: https://sdspecialtyproducers.org/2023/02/23/podcast-getting-started-with-cut-flowers/

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 pre-conference workshop covered cut flower basics. This webinar focuses on the harvest process of cut flowers. Recorded Sept. 28, 2023.

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 pre-conference workshop covered cut flower basics. The main workshop included topics on cover crops and soil health, harvest efficiency, post harvest handling, and revenue streams. Recorded Sept. 28, 2023.

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 pre-conference workshop covered cut flower basics. The main workshop included topics on cover crops and soil health, harvest efficiency, post harvest handling, and revenue streams. Recorded Sept. 27, 2023.

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 season. Graznak has cultivated ornamental cut flowers for 9 years and run a USDA certified organic diversified farm for 13 years. Learn how Graznak’s holistic approach to farming not only extends the growing season, but […]