The Grace Place Farm & Garden Story
Video: Grace Place Farm and Garden presented at the Sept.10, 2025 SDSPA Organic Operator Chapter Meeting. They share the story of their operation. Published: Sept. 29, 2025 This program is funded under Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture […]
Integrating Mulching Best Practices- Mulching Poster
Publication: (Printable Poster) Mulching is one of the most effective gardening techniques to improve soil health, conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and enhance the overall appearance of garden beds and pathways by covering the soil around plants with a layer of organic or inorganic material. Published: Aug. 2025 This segment has been funded under a Conservation […]
Regenerative Organic Systems in Vegetable Production Featuring Ben Fahrer
Video: Regenerative Organic Systems in Vegetable Production Featuring Ben Fahrer, Education Advisor, Regenerative Organic Alliance. Fahrer talked about the need to build a new food system and the excitement around his and others’ belief that small scale farming will revolutionize the world. He spoke about converting ground to vegetable production by working with the soil […]
Integrated Pest Management: A Conservation Approach – IPM Poster
Publication: (Printable Poster) IPM is a system that combines a decision-making process with natural resource conservation to address pest and environmental impacts. It aims to reduce plant pest pressure, minimize harm to beneficial organisms, and decrease the transport and emission of pesticides into the environment. Published: June, 2025 This segment has been funded under a […]
Drip Irrigation: A Targeted Approach- Urban Ag Micro – Irrigation Poster
Publication: (Printable Poster) High tunnels require precise water delivery, and drip irrigation is an efficient method for delivering water and nutrients directly to plant roots. This technique minimizes water loss, conserves water, and reduces the risk of soil-borne diseases. Published: June, 2025 This segment has been funded under a Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR226740XXXXC008 between […]
The Hort Calculator Tool (Episode 18)
Podcast: Listeners will hear from Ariana Torres Bravo about the Hort Calculator Tool developed by the Purdue University Horticulture Business team. This tool can assist beginning or seasoned farmers with calculating crop profitability and planning profitable farm investments. Check out the podcast Red Circle, Spotify, or YouTube, and find the resources here. To access the […]
Extending Your Growing Season & Protecting Crops – Low Tunnel Systems Poster
Publication: (Printable Poster) Low tunnel systems are enclosed structures typically covered with polyethylene, polycarbonate, plastic, or fabric. They are designed to protect crops from harsh weather conditions like sun, wind, excessive rainfall, or cold, and to extend the growing season or reduce pest pressure. These systems are less than 4 feet tall at their peak. […]
2023 UMURAI: Crop Rotation- A Soil Health Point of View
Video: Pete Sexton, Joslyn Fousert and Brad Rops of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm Published: March 2023 This segment has been funded under a Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR226740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture practices and environmental stewardship. Its contents are solely […]
2023 UMURAI: Plant Protection of Insect and Mite Pests in Vegetable Production Systems
Video: Published 2023 Raymond Cloyd, Professor and Extension Specialist in Horticultural Entomology/Plant Protection Raymond will provide an overview of the major insect and mite pests associated with vegetable production systems. He will then discuss the plant protection strategies can be implemented to mitigate damage caused by insect and mite pests including: scouting, cultural practices, physical […]
2022 SD LFC: Adding Livestock to a Vegetable Farm
Video: Hannah Breckbill is a first-generation farmer and founder of Humble Hands Harvest in Decorah Iowa, a worker-owned farm that raises organic vegetables, pastured pork, and grass-fed lamb for local markets. Hannah has earned recognition for her public experimentation with the economics of farming and land access, and for her crafting of the Queer Farmer […]