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Water Bathing vs. Pressure Canning

Water bathing and pressure canning are two common ways to preserve foods by canning. These techniques use heat processing to preserve foods, and which technique you use depends on the acidity of the food.

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A Guide To Water Bath Canning

Water bath canners have fitted lids and removable wire racks. While they come in many sizes, the canner must be deep enough to allow a minimum of 1-2 inches of briskly boiling water that covers the top of jars during processing.

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A Guide To Pressure Canning

Pressure canners may have a weighted-gauge or dial-gauge, for indicating and regulating the pressure during processing.

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4-H Coach and Chaperone Application

4-H Volunteers interested in chaperoning or coaching a team should complete this form.

Variety of Animal-based protein sources.

High-Quality and Affordable Protein Options

Protein is an essential part of the human diet and can come from many sources. Learn about some diverse protein options to build resiliency when certain proteins are experiencing shortages or increased costs.

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Canning on Smooth Stovetop

Learn about the Dos and Don'ts of canning on a smooth stovetop.

View from Storm Mountain Center in the Black Hills
Jun 16

4-H Camp Storm Mountain

SDSU Extension 4-H will host a youth summer camp June 16-19 for youth ages 8-12 at beautiful Storm Mountain Center (23740 Storm Mountain Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702).

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Apr 26

4-H State Shoot

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the 2024 4-H Sping State Shoot April 26–28 in locations throughout Pierre and Fort Pierre, South Dakota.

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Jun 03

4-H Camp Poinsett - Session 1

SDSU Extension 4-H will host a summer camp June 3-5, 2024 (Session 1) for youth ages 8-12 at the Lake Poinsett Camp (20 S. Lake Drive, Arlington, S.D. 57212) near Arlington, South Dakota.

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Jun 05

4-H Camp Poinsett - Session 2

SDSU Extension 4-H will host a summer camp June 5-7, 2024 (Session 2) for youth ages 8-12 at the Lake Poinsett Camp (20 S. Lake Drive, Arlington, S.D. 57212) near Arlington, South Dakota.