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The Challenges of Farming and Ranching: Identifying the signs of depression

When weather conditions impact farming and ranching, producers can experience large amounts of stress. A normal amount of stress can be productive; however, abnormal amounts of stress can be harmful both physically and emotionally. With the drought that is currently impacting producers, it is important to understand the signs and symptoms of depression.

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Gardening Helps Promote Good Nutrition and a Healthy Relationship With Food

Growing different fruits and vegetables can encourage us to try new foods, cook new recipes, be mindful of where our food comes from, and enjoy healthy and fresh food with family or friends.

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SDSU Extension Community Vitality built on foundation of empowering people

February 09, 2024

Now a full-fledged capstone within SDSU Extension, community development – since renamed Community Vitality – has evolved and grown in the last 20 years. Program leaders agree the community work they did through Horizons laid the foundation for what would become a successfully thriving SDSU Extension Community Vitality program.

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Register now for 2024 SDSU Extension Energize conference

February 13, 2024

Registration is open for the sixth annual South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality Energize Conference on May 22 and 23, 2024, in Hot Springs.

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Food Safety During Pregnancy

Food safety during pregnancy is just as important as nutrient consumption. Learn some expert tips for reducing the risk of foodborne illness along with foods to avoid during pregnancy.

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Foodborne Illnesses

Foodborne illnesses are caused by consuming foods that are contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Learn about the risk factors for some of the most-common foodborne illnesses.

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Nutrition During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, it is important to be mindful about the foods you are choosing to fuel you, and your growing child.

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Maternal Diet During Lactation and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding mothers should be consuming a diet that supports all energy and nutritional needs.

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Milk and Formula Storage and Preparation

Learn some important food safety guidelines for handling, storing, and preparing breastmilk and infant formula.

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Re-heating and Re-eating Food

The general public assumption is that if a food is either microwaved, put in an oven, or heated up in another manner is that it will be safe for consumption. This is not a safe assumption to make when deciding to eat food that has been left out for an extended time.