Content by Curtis Braun

South Dakota Licensed Kitchen Process
Interested in selling food products in a retail establishments? Licensed kitchens are the place to start. Learn the steps for building a licensed kitchen in South Dakota along with rules, regulations and guidelines for processing foods in existing licensed kitchens.

How to Make Cold Brewed Teas Safely
Cold brewed teas are a relatively new type of drink. These types of drinks have gained interest as the brewer can choose their own combination of leaves and flavors to make a cold brewed tea that is customized to suit the brewer’s or consumer’s flavor preference.

SDSU Extension offers training on updated Cottage Food Laws
October 23, 2023
South Dakota State University is providing training for food processors who would like to sell food products from their homes following updates to the state’s cottage food laws earlier this year.

South Dakota Cottage Home Processing Food Safety
The Cottage Home Processing Food Safety course serves as the approved food safety training for HB1322.

Home-Dried Jerky: Process and Tips
Making jerky is a great way to enjoy a variety of meats for months to come! It requires no refrigeration and can be made from any lean meat, such as beef, pork, bison and venison.

Canning Wild Game
The process for canning wild game is very similar to preserving domesticated animal meat, and it provides a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy wild game well past its hunting season!

The “Why” Behind Unsafe Canning Practices
When choosing a food preserving method, it’s important to investigate the science behind the process and choose a method that has been researched and proven safe. This is especially important when it comes to canning.

Farmers Market Resource Manual
This manual is intended to be used by farmers market directors, managers, and organizers to copy portions of the manual that pertain to the needs of their farmers market.

Product Donations for Food Manufacturers
Interested in donating some of your slightly flawed food products to a food drive? View some food safety tips and donation considerations for food manufacturers in South Dakota.

How to Make a Safe, Ready-to-Eat Cookie Dough
Ready-to-eat cookie dough is a delicious snack or dessert that can be enjoyed, but only when made safely. This includes using commercially processed heat-treated flour, ready-to-eat ingredients and using good sanitary practices when making the cookie dough.