For the 12.6 percent of South Dakota households living with food insecurity, programs like Voices for Food work with local volunteers and food pantries to ensure those they serve receive balanced options and fresh produce.
Preservation
SDSU Extension provides established and trusted research-based food preservation information.
Safety
Food safety education is essential from field to table for entrepreneurs, consumers and businesses.
Farmers Market
Farmers markets can help strengthen a community by stimulating the local economy and creating local entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Since 2015, SDSU Extension has worked with communities across South Dakota to establish and sustain community-based wellness coalitions that address health and other disparities. These coalitions have accomplished many successes by working together by implementing practice and evidence-based strategies related to nutrition, physical activity, and community-clinical linkages to prevent chronic disease.
Upcoming Events
Aug
15
2019 South Dakota Food Safety Summit
SDSU Extension and USDA-FSIS will host a learning opportunity on Aug. 15 at 8 AM CDT at the SDSU Animal Science Complex (1097 N. Campus Dr. Brookings, SD 57007) for all who are interested in food safety and public health.
Jul
30
Food Preservation Education Workshop @ Sioux Falls
SDSU Extension will host food preservation education workshops on July 30 at 1 and 5:30 PM at the SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center (2001 E. 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103).
Sep
06
Food Preservation Workshop @ Rapid City
SDSU Extension will be hosting a food preservation workshop on September 6 at 4 PM MDT at the Walter Taylor 4-H Building (601 E. Centre, Rapid City, SD 57701).