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Voices For Food

Resources for Food Councils to bridge the gap between food security and healthy food choices.

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Food Allergens

In the United States, about 8% of children and 10% of adults are affected by a food allergy. Learn about some of the most-common food allergens along with some expert tips for managing them.

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Food Waste in Schools and Strategies to Reduce It

You may be wondering what can schools do to help in food waste reduction efforts? In school nutrition programs there are a variety of steps in which food loss can be controlled ranging from planning the meals to serving the food.

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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.

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South Dakota Cottage Home Processing Food Safety

The Cottage Home Processing Food Safety course serves as the approved food safety training for HB1322.

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Voices for Home Modification of the Dakotas

The Voices for Home Modification coalition seeks to increase knowledge about the role home design plays in quality of life for people with mobility limitations. Learn more about their mission and how you can get involved today!

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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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A Guide to Drying Foods

Fact sheet about drying foods

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Five Ways to Teach Kids About Food Preservation

Teaching kids about food preservation is not only a practical life skill, but also a way to help them understand where food comes from, why it spoils, and how science can keep it safe and delicious for later.

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Dakota Food Rx

Produce prescription programs have been implemented all over the country to help increase people’s access to fruits and vegetables so they can manage their chronic conditions.