School and Community Nutrition
SDSU Extension co-hosting 2025 South Dakota Local Foods Conference
September 09, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner with Dakota Rural Action, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, McCrory Gardens at SDSU and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2025 Local Foods Conference.
Rev It Up!
A nutrition and physical activity curriculum for high schoolers.
Pick it, Try it, Like it for Grocery Stores and Sampling
Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it materials to educate consumers at farmers' markets or grocery stores.
Pick it, Try it, Like it for Schools and Adults
Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it lesson plans to engage elementary youth and adults in educational programs.
Farm to School
Farm to school provides an opportunity for youth in early childcare, educational settings, after-school programs and other settings to experience local foods.
South Dakota Farm to School Network
The South Dakota Farm to School Network is an open group of individuals and organizations whose work or personal interests align with the components of farm to school. Learn how you or your organization can get involved today!
Bountiful Backpack
Use this program to help participants develop cooking, food safety, and recipe preparation skills for its participants.
What Is a Wellness Coalition?
Learn answers to some common questions about community wellness coalitions and SDSU Extension's supporting programming and services.
Voices For Food
Resources for Food Councils to bridge the gap between food security and healthy food choices.
What is Farm to School and Early Care and Education?
Farm-to-school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early childhood education settings.