Vegetable

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rows of leafy vegetables growing in a raised bed

Vegetables

Whether you are a beginner or have a green thumb, our tips will help your garden flourish.

Specialty crop farmer pruning a young tomato plant growing in a high tunnel.
Mar 11

Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - March

Collaborators with the North Central Region Center for FSMA Training, Extension, and Technical Assistance will host a Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on March 11, 2027 from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MT).

A young man and woman holding a csa box filled with fresh vegetables.
Feb 11

Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - February

Collaborators with the North Central Region Center for FSMA Training, Extension, and Technical Assistance will host a Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on February 11, 2027 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT).

Owners of a specialty crop farm smiling at each other in a small on-farm market as a customer shops in the background.
Jan 26

Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - January

Collaborators with the North Central Region Center for FSMA Training, Extension, and Technical Assistance will host a Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on January 26, 2027 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT).

Two producers preparing freshly harvested produce for sale in a harvest facility.
Dec 02

Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - December

Collaborators with the North Central Region Center for FSMA Training, Extension, and Technical Assistance will host a Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on December 2, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT).

Interior of a specialty crop harvest and processing facility.

Technology Lending Program for Produce Safety

South Dakota specialty crop producers are invited to participate in the new regional Technology Lending Program, which allows farms to borrow and evaluate produce safety technologies on their own operations for up to 90 days at no cost.

Group of children eating fresh vegetables

SDSU Extension celebrates local foods with 2026 Crunch Off

October 22, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is challenging South Dakotans to eat South Dakota-grown foods during the 2026 Crunch Off.

Two, well-preserved carved pumpkins sitting on a front porch.

Pumpkin Carving Preservation

Pumpkin carvers can use several techniques to slow or prevent the spread of pathogens and help their jack-o’-lanterns last longer. Learn some expert tips for getting the most out of your pumpkin carvings this fall.

High tunnel used for specialty crops

How to Build High Tunnels

A video series developed to help producers learn how to build high tunnels.

Tomato plants growing in a high tunnel

SDSU Extension to host Annie’s Project for Specialty Producers

September 15, 2026

Specialty crop producers across the region will have an opportunity to strengthen their business skills and learn new strategies for managing risk through a six week virtual program offered by South Dakota State University Extension finance and horticulture experts.