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A red-purple plum.

Drying Plums

Fact sheet on drying plums

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.

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A Guide to Drying Foods

Fact sheet about drying foods

two whole apples behind a small pile of dehydrated apple slices

Dehydrating Apples

A food dehydrator is a good choice for drying apples and can be used at any time. It is a small appliance that has an electric element for heat with a fan and vents for air circulation.

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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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Canning Tomato-Vegetable Mixtures

Tomatoes are unique when it comes to home canning recipes. Some tomato and vegetable recipes recommend using a boiling water bath canner, some recipes recommend a pressure canner, and some recipes offer both options.