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Glass bowl full of freshly harvest chokecherries.

Drying Chokecherries

Fact sheet on drying chokecherries

A yellow ear of sweet corn.

Using Dried Corn

Fact sheet on ways to use dried corn

Sun-drying screens with a white sheet in the middle

Sun-Drying – A Traditional Native American Method of Preserving Food

Curriculum developed to facilitate the education of a cultural tradition for youth in Native American and non-Native American communities.

oats

Oat Variety Trial Results

In 2023, oat variety trials were planted at 7 locations and a regional summary in South Dakota.

a variety of bright colored fruits and vegetables arranged on a table

A Guide to Drying Foods

Fact sheet about drying foods

A woman safely placing a can of salsa into a water bath canner.

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.

dial on a pressure canner

A Guide To Pressure Canning

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

4-H youth talking to judge

4-H Coach and Chaperone Application

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