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SUMMARY:SDSU Organic Field Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:South Dakota State University Extension will host an Organic Field Day featuring vegetables and field crops on Thursday\, August 8\, 2024\, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road\, Beresford\, SD 57004). \nFarmers from all sizes and types of production are welcome to attend this hands-on field day. Anyone who is curious about getting started in organic production or improving their systems is welcome to attend. \nPre-registration appreciated: https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/organic-field-day-featuring-vegetables-and-field-crops
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/sdsu-organic-field-day-2024/
LOCATION:SDSU Southeast Research Farm\, 29974 University Road\,\, Beresford\, SD\, 57004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ag Partner Event,Summer Field Day
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Organic Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION: South Dakota Specialty Producers Association is hosting an on the Bear Butte Farm in Sturgis with a discussion regarding effective weed management in organic vegetable production that involves a combination of cultural\, mechanical\, biological\, and manual practices. Cover crops play a crucial role by competing with weeds\, improving soil health\, and providing a physical barrier to weed growth\, making them an essential component of an integrated weed management strategy. 
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/transitioning-to-organic-vegetable-production/
LOCATION:Bear Butte Farm\, 20445 South Dakota 79\, Sturgis\, SD\, 57785\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ag Partner Event,NPSAS Partner Event,Summer Field Day
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SUMMARY:Farm Innovation Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join NPSAS and other great organic\, regenerative\, and sustainable ag professionals at the 2024 Farm Innovation Expo.  \n*Event WILL go on\, rain or shine.  \nThe Farm Innovation Expo is the largest event of it’s kind for Organic Farmers anywhere in the United States and Canada. \nJoin hundreds of like minded\, serious Row Crop Farmers and Brands from Across the U.S and Canada for a day of: \n\nIn field equipment demos\nOrganic market updates\nExhibitor interaction\n400+ Serious Row Crop Farmers from North America\n\nThe Organic Farm Innovation Expo will take place in Cokato\, Minnesota on August 15th\, 2024. Registration begins at 7:00 am and demos begin at promptly at 8:00 am. Lunch from Famous Dave’s is included with your registration. See what drew 453 other vendors to this event in 2023.  Find out more and register here.
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/farm-innovation-expo/
LOCATION:SD
CATEGORIES:Ag Partner Event,NPSAS Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Field to Feast
DESCRIPTION:From Field to Feast: A Fargo Area Farm Tour  \nThis event is sponsored by FARRMS in the Red River Valley with a tour of three farms\, each offering a unique perspective on sustainable agriculture! This immersive event aims to connect you with passionate local agriculture product producers and introduce you to the area’s local food system. \nTickets ($50) include:  \n\nBus transportation to the tour locations with convenient pick-up and drop-off in Fargo at the Scheels Arena (5225 31st Ave S\, Fargo\, ND 58104)\nGrab & go lunch \nFarm tours of diverse farms: Family Roots Farm\, Exit 44 Flowers & More\, Ten Seven Acres\nA grazing table catered by Milk Made\, thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients.\nAccess to an exclusive\, evening market at Crooked Lane Farm to interact one-on-one with the farmers and other attendees. Discover and purchase fresh produce\, flowers\, fiber products\, and more\, while forging deeper connections with those who grow your food.\n\nTickets available on the FARRMS website. FARRMS aims to create thriving\, sustainable North Dakota communities. They develop a system of educational\, social\, and economic connections to empower farmers to build sustainable\, profitable enterprises.
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/field-to-feast/
LOCATION:SD
CATEGORIES:Ag Partner Event,Summer Field Day
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