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South Dakota 4-H Missed Deadline Agreement
Form for missed deadlines for State 4-H Events
Schreiner Turns Backyard Hobby Into Community Support
Whether volunteering as a Master Gardener or a Master Food Preserver, Tim Schreiner says the interaction with people and seeing that “light bulb” moment after a conversation is really the fun part of the programs.
Jungman Brightens Landscapes, Builds Lifelong Friendships
A Master Gardener for more than 20 years, Cindy Jungman says the continuous education the program offers has been valuable.
2020 State 4-H Event Cancellation List
This list aids planning and decision-making for 4-H member families and volunteers in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Bigger Cattle. Warmer Weather. What Can Go Wrong?
The disruptions in the beef processing sector caused by COVID-19 continue to interfere with the orderly marketing of finished cattle. While we all hope that the situation is resolved quickly, the reality is that because the shipment of so many harvest-ready cattle has been delayed, there will be increased numbers of heavier cattle on feed for the foreseeable future.
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Essential Swine Industry Employees
America’s pig farmers doing the right things to protect people, pigs, and the planet continue, even during this challenging time.
CSA Benefits: A Consumer Perspective
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs can offer a wide variety of benefits to consumers.
Garden Clubs & Associations
Novice gardeners and master gardeners share a love of and respect for nature, which is one of the many reasons why they naturally seek out like-minded individuals to organize clubs or associations.
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.
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.