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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.

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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.

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Hydrated Doughs and Batters: How to Safely Handle Food Safety Risks

Making dough and batter is one of the intermediary steps on your way to enjoying great foods, such as scones, cookies, cakes, donuts, pies and more. This article will help you understand the food safety risks associated with food types that have a hydrated batter.

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Bike Safety

View information about the benefits of biking and how to ride safely.

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If you have a question related to family, food or wellness, our team of experts is ready to help.

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Sun-Drying Corn

Fact sheet on sun-drying corn

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Solar Drying Fruit and Vegetables

Fact sheet on solar drying fruits and vegetables

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Drying Plums

Fact sheet on drying plums

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Drying Chokecherries

Fact sheet on drying chokecherries