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Young girl pretending to cook in a children's play kitchen.

Ages and Stages of Youth Development

Fact sheet on the ages and stages of youth development.

Tapping Maples for Sap

Fact sheet on how to tap maple trees for sap.

Two young girls enjoying healthy snacks after school. Courtesy: Bob Nichols, USDA [CC BY 2.0].

Fueled for Fun!

This activity is appropriate for Pre-K-2nd grade (ages 4-7) and can be used by classrooms, small groups, or individuals.

A family farm with the sun setting in the background.

Recognizing Symptoms of Stress During Farming Challenges

Fact sheet to help recognize symptoms of stress during a farming challenge.

FDA Graphic: New Label/What's Different. For complete description call the FDA at 1-888-723-3366. Courtesy: FDA

The New Food Label: What’s new? What’s the same? When can we expect to see changes?

The Nutrition Facts Panel, commonly referred to as the food label, that we see on all packaged foods, will be updated on all food items by 2021.

Interior of a licensed commercial kitchen.

Licensed Kitchen – Food Service Code Construction and Design Guidance

Fact sheet to help the processor understand the South Dakota food service code so they can determine if it’s feasible to build their own licensed kitchen at their home residence.

School lunch staff serving trays of healthy food a group of children.

South Dakota Farm to School Stories

South Dakota Farm to School Stories highlight the fact that farm to school is for everyone and can be done in many ways.

Children sampling local produce in a school cafeteria.

Pick it, Try it, Like it for Schools and Adults

Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it lesson plans to engage elementary youth and adults in educational programs.

Group of children eating fresh vegetables

Pick it, Try it, Like it for Preschool

Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it! lesson plans to make nutritious eating fun and engaging for preschoolers.

a wooden cutting board, a knife, and a frying pan with a variety of vegetables

Life gets busy; it is a (non-scientific) fact. Somewhere in between getting kids to school, working, picking kids up from school, and driving kids to extra-curricular activities you have to figure out what to feed your family. After a long day, convenience is priority. Although eating out or grabbing some fast food may seem like the easiest option at night, preparing meals at home is a healthier and more affordable solution.