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Baskets of fresh vegetables at a farmers market

Local Foods: Whole Fresh Vegetables and Herbs

Fresh, whole raw fruits and vegetables grown in South Dakota can currently be sold without a food service license from the South Dakota Department of Health.

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Requirements for Food Entrepreneurs Selling Food in South Dakota

Throughout the country and in the state of South Dakota, people are showing more interest in selling their own food products and starting their own business

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4-H Coach and Chaperone Application

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

small group of people outside a mobile food hub. Photo by Shakeitha Stone, USDA

The Benefits of Food Hubs

Food hubs provide another marketing option to producers who do not have time to participate in a farmers market or other direct marketing venues.

A man reviewing an information packet on creating a last will and testament.

End of Life Documents You Should Have in Place

COVID-19 infection and mortality rates fill the news programs. Across South Dakota and the nation, people are have made changes to their lifestyle and the way they accomplish many everyday activities. In response to this illness and the potential for long-term hospitalization and even death, individuals over 18 should also ensure their end of life documents are up-to-date.

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).

Youth campers working on a project together
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.

Two youth with their arm around each other at camp
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.

Four youth campers in lifejackets standing in the lake
Jun 10

4-H Camp Poinsett - Going Beyond

SDSU Extension 4-H will host a summer camp June 10-12 (Going Beyond) for youth ages 12-14 at the Lake Poinsett Camp (20 S. Lake Drive, Arlington, S.D. 57212) near Arlington, South Dakota.