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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.

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Canning Tomatoes Safely

Home canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve them for later use. It is critical to use proper methods of heat processing to ensure a safe finished product.

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Gardening Modifications for People With Limitations

Physical limitations or limited space don’t have to prevent you or a loved one from experiencing the joys of gardening! Learn some expert tips for modifications you can make to your garden space to make it accessible.

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Growing Together South Dakota

Mini-grant application and overview document for Growing Together South Dakota

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Gardening Helps Promote Good Nutrition and a Healthy Relationship With Food

Growing different fruits and vegetables can encourage us to try new foods, cook new recipes, be mindful of where our food comes from, and enjoy healthy and fresh food with family or friends.

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Building Better Caregivers

Approximately 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to older adults with disabilities, the majority of whom also juggle a job or other responsibilities.

SDSU Extension program hosting chronic disease self-management workshop in Salem

March 21, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host a free Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota workshop on chronic disease self-management in Salem for the first time.

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May 02

Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota Workshop @ Mitchell

SDSU Extension will host a six-week Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota workshop series on diabetes. The workshops are from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CDT every Thursday from May 2-June 6 at the Mitchel Recreation Center (1300 N. Main St., Mitchell, SD 57301).

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May 01

Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota Workshop @ Salem

SDSU Extension will host a six-week Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota workshop on chronic disease management. The workshops are from 9:00-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday from May 1-June 5 at Salem Chiropractic Clinic (740 Main St, Salem, SD 57058).

Testing Dial Pressure Canner Gauges

For accuracy before use, it is recommended that dial gauges get tested each year. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food.