Tomorrow (Sept. 20, 2022) is the nomination deadline for the 2022 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award.
Producers and members of the public are invited to nominate a farmer who has made a significant contribution to specialty crop production in the state. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and nursery crops, including floriculture.
The South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year is someone who:
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Provides visionary leadership to South Dakota’s agricultural industry, and advocates for specialty crops – fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops, including floriculture.
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Actively promotes growth, innovation, and prosperity for South Dakota local food systems and specialty crops.
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Mentors new and beginner farmers and invests in the next generation of producers.
You may nominate yourself or share the outstanding achievements of your colleagues and neighbors. Nominations are limited to 500 words and should include at least one photo of the nominee. The nomination form can be found on the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association website.
A panel of judges from the SDSPA will select the top nominees. Public voting will be open from Oct. 5-25, 2022. The winner will be announced during the SD Local Foods Conference Nov. 18, 2022, in Sturgis.
The award is also sponsored in part by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
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