Organic Pea Production in South Dakota
Video: Discover organic and transitioning field pea production in South Dakota through the experience of Blake Burggraff of 465 Farmstead in Hartford, SD. In this 15-minute video, Blake shares how field peas fit into his crop rotation and his current experience with field pea production. Angela Jackson, Organic Ag Transition Advisor with the South Dakota […]
Successful Rotations for Regenerative Organic Cultivated Crops
Video: Luke Peterson, an experienced organic and regenerative farmer, as he shares insights into the power of diverse crop rotations for soil health, resilience, and profitability. Along with his wife, Ali, Luke operates Luke Peterson Farms near Dawson, MN, where they cultivate a variety of grains and cover crops in a long-term rotation that includes […]
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 and president of the Central Plains Organic Farmers Association. Tim and Steve Boyda, organic grain farmers from Kansas, highlight the advantages of this member-owned marketing group, and how others can join. Recorded: Feb. 12, 2025 […]
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 region. Designed for transitioning and aspiring organic farmers, the session will provide valuable insights into identifying and tapping into these niche markets. The webinar will feature a panel discussion with seasoned organic farmers and representatives […]
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 Farm & Winery in Huron SD. There is a presentation from Oren Holly, Organic Farmers Association for Relationship Marketing (OFARM), Dr. Angela Jackson the SDSPA Organic Ag Transition Advisor, and portions of the tour of […]
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 […]