Plant in a Box: Processing Chickens
Video: Glenn Pulse, of PrairieSun Organics, shares more about processing the farm’s pasture-raised chickens. Learn about their ‘Plant in a Box’ concept, which is a semi-mobile poultry processing plant design inspired by David Schafer of Featherman Equipment, a small scale processing equipment supplier and author. Published: Dec. 29, 2025 This program is funded under Conservation Collaboration […]
Cottage Food Laws & Ready to Eat Food at S.D. Farmers Markets
Video: This video is a recording from the SD Farmers Market Coalition’s meeting on Sept. 17, 2025. John Osburn with the South Dakota Department of Health shared about cottage food laws including what is covered, applicable sales, more about the required online training, temporary food vendors, product testing, and more! The resources Osburn mentioned are […]
Organic Red Meat Processing
Video: Cindy Tolle, Sturgis Meats, & Angela K Jackson, SDSPA, share the essential components of organic red meat processing tailored for those interested in entering the certified organic meat market. Listeners will gain insights into USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations and learn how to maintain compliance while optimizing product quality and sustainability. Viewers will […]
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 Curtis Braun about canning directions and cottage laws. During his presentation Curtis shared about changes to the cottage food laws, labeling requirements, and the new non-evidence based food review program through SDSU. If you have […]
Recipe to Reality Overview
Video: An informational overview of the Recipe to Reality seminar offered by the National Food Entrepreneur Program Manager Jill Gifford, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Recorded: Feb. 18, 2021
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 webinar with S.D. Dept. of Health and representatives from commercial kitchens to share how they got started in South Dakota. Featuring John Osburn, S.D. Dept. of Health, Michelle Grosek & Kiara Poitra, Bear Butte Gardens, […]