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SDSU Extension hosts free life story writing workshops via Zoom

January 03, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari will host a series of creative life story writing workshops online via Zoom in 2024.

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Fuel Up With Dairy to "Go Further with Food"

March is National Nutrition Month® and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages Americans to "Go Further with Food." When it comes to food and nutrition, one thing most health professionals agree on is we could all benefit from eating more fruits and vegetables.

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Healthy Beverage Guidelines for Infants to Five Years

Research shows that what children drink has a big impact on their health—both now and for years to come. Learn some age-based beverage recommendations from the nation’s leading health organizations.

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Cooking With Young Children: Tips and Age-Appropriate Activities

Cooking with children is a way to promote their future health by teaching valuable culinary skills and nutrition. Learn some expert tips for involving kids in the kitchen at every stage of their development!

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Fuel for School With Breakfast

Research supports a link between eating breakfast and positive cognitive and academic performance. Learn some tips to help remove breakfast barriers from your morning routine!

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Recipes for a Nutritious Breakfast

Getting in the habit of eating breakfast everyday can be challenging. Learn some healthy, well-balanced breakfast ideas for busy families!

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Getting Your Five Cups

“Eat your fruits and veggies!” You have probably heard this saying since you were a little kid and perhaps you are now telling your kids to do the same. There is a reason we are encouraged to eat our greens from a young age; these colorful foods are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The USDA recommends adults consume two cups of fruits and three cups of vegetables per day.

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What is the Low-FODMAP Diet?

If you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome or small intestinal bacteria overgrowth, the low-FODMAP diet may be worth considering. Learn some answers to common questions about this diet.

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New Technology for an Old Problem

One of the last projects I was involved with as coordinator for the Lower James River Watershed Project was the installation of a deep pit monoslope barn for a feedlot operation near Alexandria, SD. A deep pit confinement barn is a manure storage system that employs slatted flooring with pit manure storage underneath.

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Farming Practice Comparisons in South Dakota: A case study across the fence and implications for the future

This extension study intends to provide some new insights on the financial and carbon storage comparisons between neighboring farms using conventional farming versus conservation practices (mainly no-till and cover crops).