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![A table at a farmers market filled with fresh vegetable displays.](/sites/default/files/2019-01/W-M8834-farmers-market-vegetable-table.jpg)
Developing a Vision Statement for a Farmers Market
The Vision Statement is a picture of what the market organizers want the market to look and feel like in the future.
![A table display of vegetables at a farmer's market.](/sites/default/files/2019-01/W-M10187-01-farmers-market-table-vegetables.jpg)
Farmers Market Food Safety: At the Market
Displaying food and produce safely requires attention to reducing the risk of contamination.
![A row of vendor tents at a farmers market.](/sites/default/files/2019-01/W-M10245-01-farmers-market-vendor-tents.jpg)
Drafting Farmers Market Documents: Market Rules
It is strongly recommended that new and existing farmers markets draft rules to govern the daily operation of the market.
![A sprawling sorghum field ready for harvest](/sites/default/files/2018-12/W-M12001-01-sorghum-field.jpg)
Sorghum Trial Results
In 2023, sorghum trials were conducted in 2 locations in South Dakota.
![A young girl with a snail-shaped watering can.](/sites/default/files/2018-12/W-M10078-01-ages-stages-garden-6-8.jpg)
Ages & Stages in the Garden: Ages 6-8
A garden can be used to teach many concepts to a board range of ages. When working with early elementary youth you will want to consider characteristics of their development when planning lessons and activities.
![A young, freckled girl eating small, red tomatoes inside a greenhouse.](/sites/default/files/2018-12/W-M9006-01-agritourism-girl-tomatoes-young.jpg)
Agritourism
When a producer has decided to sell a product directly from the farm, entertainment or tourism-based activities could be incorporated to create larger appeal. Agritourism could add value to the farm visit though education, entertainment, outdoor recreation, dining, relaxation or other avenues, potentially drawing more customers in.
![A community garden plot with several tomato plants growing.](/sites/default/files/2018-12/W-M9886-01-falls-park-community-garden.jpg)
Community Gardens: Garden Rules - Operational Guidelines
When developing garden rules or participate guidelines it is important to address activities related to the operations of the garden. Clearly state that gardeners are expected to maintain their plot for the entire season and list the dates of the season during which they are responsible.
![Woman preparing fresh herbs for canning in glass jars.](/sites/default/files/2022-08/W-01474-01-Food-Preservation-Canning-Jars-Herbs.jpg)
SDSU Extension offers training on updated Cottage Food Laws
October 23, 2023
South Dakota State University is providing training for food processors who would like to sell food products from their homes following updates to the state’s cottage food laws earlier this year.
![Five jars of canned stewed tomatoes sitting on a gray kitchen towel with a gray background.](/sites/default/files/2019-04/W-M9791-00-canning-tomatoes-food-safety.jpg)
Canning on Smooth Stovetop
Learn about the Dos and Don'ts of canning on a smooth stovetop.
![wheat field](/sites/default/files/2018-11/01-02-03-teaser-Wheat.jpg)
Spring Wheat Variety Trial Results
The 2023 spring wheat reports include data from 10 locations with regional summaries.