# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sow the Connection: Local Farmer Buyer Networking & Market Education - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A networking event at The Veranda Barn venue to connect local producers and buyers and grow your market education.About this EventJoin us for "Sow the Connection: Organic and Local Farmer Buyer Networking and Market Education," a free public event on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at The Veranda at The Meadow Barn in Harrisburg, SD. Lunch is provided. Hear from government and industry speakers, then join a lively conversation about the growing organic and regenerative movement in local food, feed, and personal care products in South Dakota and beyond. You'll also gain market education from policy advisors, organic production experts, and regenerative agriculture specialists to help grow your operation. This is a unique chance to meet people who can mutually benefit your business - buyers looking to source locally, and producers ready to connect with new markets.This event has been funded under a Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture practices and environmental stewardship. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or NRCS.AgendaπŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMRegistration & Welcome CoffeeInfo: Check-in, grab a cup of organic coffee, and connect with fellow attendees before the program begins.πŸ•‘: 10:15 AM - 10:55 AMGuest Speakers: Economic Opportunities for SDInfo: Learn about Economic Opportunities for organic, regenerative food systems that exist in South Dakota.πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMPanel: Farmer PerspectivesInfo: Producers share their marketing journeys, grant opportunities they've pursued, challenges they've faced, and the best advice they've learned along the way.πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMOrganic Lunch & Vendor TablesInfo: Enjoy lunch made with regenerative and organic agriculture products. Visit vendor tables to explore resources for transitioning farmers, certification support, and regenerative ag, and marketing opportunities.πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 01:55 PMPanel: Market Education & Buyer PerspectivesInfo: Meet organic food and feed buyers looking for regenerative and organic ingredients. Learn about current market trends, sourcing needs, pricing considerations, and supply chain expectations from key industry buyers. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/sow-the-connection-local-farmer-buyer-networking-and-market-education/100001996232434950 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-21T14:45:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Meadow Barn at Country Orchards - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Harrisburg - **state**: SD - **country**: United States - **location**: Meadow Barn at Country Orchards - **lat**: 43.4323986 - **long**: -96.7319594 - **full address**: Meadow Barn at Country Orchards, 1690 Willow Street West, Harrisburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sow the Connection: Local Farmer Buyer Networking & Market Education - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e85d77224b9758672bb1da9ff421872ffeae31e416463a04d256fffdc70ae698-rimg-w613-h613-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785530944 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sow the Connection: Local Farmer Buyer Networking & Market Education being held? - **A:** Sow the Connection: Local Farmer Buyer Networking & Market Education takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Meadow Barn at Country Orchards, 1690 Willow Street West, Harrisburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sow the Connection: Local Farmer Buyer Networking & Market Education? - **A:** Sow the Connection: Local Farmer Buyer Networking & Market Education is organized by South Dakota Specialty Producers Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sow the Connection: Local Farmer Buyer Networking & Market Education is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harrisburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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