The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) has coordinated a farm tour featuring Cherry Rock Farms, near Brandon, which will showcase how to build an agritourism business. The tour is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 6.

This free event is open to the public and families are welcome. The tour will be of interest to producers, processors, chefs, consumers and anyone wanting more information about local foods and specialty crops. No registration is required.

The event will include a hayride, greenhouse walking tour, and tour of the pumpkin patch and corn maze. Members of the SD Agritourism Work Group will participate in the tour and can visit with attendees about opportunities across the state.

For more information, contact SDSPA at 605-681-6793 or [email protected].

The 2022 South Dakota Local Foods Conference is scheduled for November 17-19 at the Sturgis Community Center. The conference will feature a variety of topics on specialty crop production, market gardening, pasture based systems, regenerative ag, food sovereignty, cooking with local foods, and agritourism. It also includes farm tours, local food meals, and vendors. (Immediately preceding the conference is an Agritourism Workshop on November 17. Requires separate registration.)

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