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Secure Your Farm or Ranch’s Future with SDSU Extension’s Sustaining the Legacy Conferences
November 10, 2022
South Dakota State University Extension can answer your questions about planning for the future of your farm or ranch during the Sustaining the Legacy conferences that start in December and run through April.
Connections: An Overlooked Factor in Startup Success
If you are considering starting a business, your community network will be one of your most-important tools. Learn some expert tips for connecting your business with your community today.
Agritourism
When a producer has decided to sell a product directly from the farm, entertainment or tourism-based activities could be incorporated to create larger appeal. Agritourism could add value to the farm visit though education, entertainment, outdoor recreation, dining, relaxation or other avenues, potentially drawing more customers in.
SDSU Extension offers training on updated Cottage Food Laws
October 23, 2023
South Dakota State University is providing training for food processors who would like to sell food products from their homes following updates to the state’s cottage food laws earlier this year.
Community Gardens: Liability Insurance
Groups organizing a community garden often ask about liability insurance. They will typically consider getting a policy if they have an organization to protect, or as coverage for the landowner in case a participant is injured and elects to sue.
Free online Ag Economic Dialogues to continue in 2023
December 28, 2022
South Dakota State University Extension will continue the Ag Economic Dialogues series in 2023 to address current economic issues that farmers and ranchers face.
CSA Models
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) marketing is an outlet that allows a farmer to sell subscriptions or shares to consumers prior to the growing season. When the produce or food product is harvested it is then delivered on a scheduled basis to the customer.
SDSU Extension Annie’s Project for women in agriculture begins Feb. 8 near St. Onge
January 10, 2023
Women in agriculture looking for a bit of a boost can take advantage of the 2023 Annie’s Project, which starts in February at a ranch near St. Onge.
Apply now to join the second cohort of AgritourismSD
January 26, 2023
Applications are now being accepted for the second year of AgritourismSD, an intensive educational program offered by South Dakota State University Extension.
Carbon Markets and Opportunities for Farmers
There is growing interest in paying farmers for regenerative agricultural practices as a means for sequestering carbon. Learn about some of the benefits and challenges that carbon capture opportunities offer for producers.