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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.
Canning Jar Update
Before you start canning, take some time to learn the latest canning jar safety updates, including safe jar types, lid selection and handling practices.
Managing Flooding Around Home Structures
As South Dakota and our surrounding neighbors begin to deal with the consequences of spring snowmelt and the dramatic flash flooding that came about from the region’s most recent winter storm, we can only hope that conditions begin to improve quickly.
Inundaciones: sugerencias útiles
La primavera en el Medio Oeste siempre trae el riesgo de inundaciones, sea por la nieve que se derrite o por lluvia en exceso.
Sheep Breeds
Everyone has heard the fairytale “Baa Baa Black Sheep Have You Any Wool?” but what about the double-coated California Red, the multi-colored Katahdin sheep with hair, or the East Friesian dairy ewe that produces over 1,100 pounds of milk a year? Sheep come in different shapes, sizes, and colors and all of them provide different functions and uses for producers. These can range from meat, wool, and milk production or a combination of characteristics.
Family Fun With Gardening
Gardening is a fun way to incorporate physical activity into your day, and is a great way to connect kids to where their food comes from!
Extend the Life of Your Produce: Dry Your Food!
Drying or dehydrating gives you the ability to extend the life of your fresh foods to enjoy later.
Food Safety: During & After Flooding
In the event of flooding, having a plan in place for food safety is beneficial. Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help reduce the potential for food waste and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Here are some tips to keeping your food safe.
Labeling of Prepared and Processed Foods in South Dakota
Labeling requirements vary in accordance with the type of food that is being sold and in several instances how or where it was prepared or processed.
Flood Safety Considerations for Youth
Much like any event or disaster, the time to prepare for a flood is before it happens. Families should prepare for events by having a conversation with family members.