School and Community Nutrition

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Frequently Asked Questions About Serving Bison in USDA Child Nutrition Programs

Frequently asked questions and answers for serving bison in child nutrition programs.

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Sep      Oct 14 - 31

South Dakota Crunch Off

The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide celebration of local foods and farm-to-school efforts.

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Nutrition

SDSU Extension works with South Dakotans young and old, teaching them about menus that are healthy, balanced and work within the household budget.

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Double Up Food Bucks South Dakota

Double Up Food Bucks is designed to help families bring home more fruits and vegetables, supporting healthier food choices and local economies.

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SDSU Extension directory of local foods resources helps grow connections across state

June 29, 2026

To continue growing connections across the state, South Dakota State University Extension has compiled and released a directory of organizations supporting South Dakota’s local food network.

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SDSU Extension welcomes new nutrition field specialist

June 04, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Megan Block as a new nutrition field specialist.

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Healthy Families & Communities

Healthy Families & Communities focuses on improving health outcomes in rural and tribal communities by promoting healthier nutrition and physical activity behaviors, while also increasing access to nutritious foods and opportunities for physical activity.

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Dakota Food Rx

Produce prescription programs have been implemented all over the country to help increase people’s access to fruits and vegetables so they can manage their chronic conditions.

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FY22-FY24 SNAP-Ed Impact Report

SDSU Extension partners with the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) to deliver Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) to South Dakota’s lower-income households.

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Family Food Cent$ newsletters

A monthly electronic newsletter for limited resource audiences, including information, tips and recipes.