Specialty Crop Business Development: Financing Basics & Tools with SD SBDC and FSA
Video: This recorded webinar features the S.D. Small Business Development Center (SD SBDC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA). During the recording, Matty Kerr from the SD SBDC shares resources and services available to producers for business planning prior to approaching a lender. Gail Gullickson from FSA discusses financing resources for specialty crop producers, reviews the […]
2023 UMURAI: Overview of Urban Ag – Funding your Dream Acreage
Video: Published 2023 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made it a priority to expand the services USDA agencies provide nationwide. In the Natural Resources Conservation Service the opportunities to build conservation on your land as a small-scale or specialty producers are now greater than ever before. Rachel Frei, South Dakota NRCS Urban […]
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 […]
Introducing the ‘Transition to Organic Partnership Program’ (TOPP) for Producers in South Dakota
Video: The USDA Transitional Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) in South Dakota, administered by Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) under a cooperative agreement to SDSPA, aims to support farmers in transitioning to organic farming. The program offers education and technical support from experienced organic farmers, educators, and consultants. By providing these resources, TOPP helps South Dakota […]
Climate Smart Agriculture
Video: Explore how Climate Smart EQIP practices contribute to building resilient ecosystems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering a more sustainable future for generations to come.