Content by Megan Block

Group of children eating fresh vegetables
Sep 14

South Dakota Crunch Off

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

Children making fresh pasta in a kitchen supervised by two adults.

Kids in the Kitchen

Allowing children to be a part of the planning and prepping process of a meal can have many benefits such as allowing them to learn how to cook, follow instructions, basic math skills, and creativity.

Group of SDSU Dairy Club members serving “all you can drink milk” at an event.

National Dairy Month

Each June, National Diary Month celebrates the hard work of dairy farmers and the agricultural community, and it's an important time to highlight the many nutritional benefits associated with consuming dairy products

A variety of fresh, garden vegetables sitting on a wooden fence.

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.

Home canning supplies and canned vegetables arranged on a countertop.

Master Food Preserver Volunteer Program

If you enjoy preserving food, volunteering and helping your community, SDSU Extension's Master Food Preserver volunteer program may be for you!