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8 Tips to Make the Most of Your Farmers Market Trip
A Saturday in the summertime just isn’t complete without a trip to the farmers market. Where else can you connect…
Your One-Stop Guide to Food Safety
As you cook up tasty creations in the kitchen, it’s important to take steps to ensure your activities don’t take…
The Ultimate Guide for a Great Friendsgiving
We’re used to indulging in traditional dishes on Thanksgiving, like grandma’s pumpkin pie and Aunt Susan’s green bean casserole, but…
The Five Questions Farmers Ask Before Applying Pesticides
Farmers are driven to grow safe and healthy food while protecting the land. That’s why many use pesticides, along with…
Farm-to-Fork Dinner Unites Rural + Urban South Dakotans in Conversations Around the Table
Hungry for Truth held its third annual Farm-to-Fork Dinner in June, bringing to life its mission of uniting farmers and…
Five Ways EPA Pesticide Reviews Help Keep Your Family’s Food Safe
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — the agency responsible for evaluating the safety of all new and existing pesticides…
Keeping It Sweet and Sustainable With a Local Beekeeper
There’s nothing sweeter than when farmers and beekeepers work together. Just ask Tim Olsen. Tim grew up on a farm…
Five Healthy Reasons to Eat More Beef
South Dakota may boast thousands of acres of soybean fields, but it’s also home to an estimated 4 million head…
Dane’s Crop Report: Spraying Smart
Dane’s back in the fields, and he’s taking a quick break from planting to explain how they use pesticides on…
Don’t Fear Eating Your Fruits and Veggies
You have probably heard it said, “Eat more fruits and vegetables.” Health experts agree increasing plant-based foods in your diet…
Top Similarities Between Organic and Conventional Farming
There are a lot of choices when it comes to food in South Dakota grocery stores and farmers markets. “Low…
The Crop Protection and Food Safety Connection
Curious about how pesticides used on the farm translate to the grocery aisles? We recently talked with weed scientist Dr.…
Five Uses for South Dakota Soybeans
Soybeans may not be a regular part of the dinner menu, but that doesn’t mean we don’t use them every…
Make the Most of Your Holiday Leftovers
There’s no doubt preparing a holiday spread filled with your family’s favorite dishes takes time, energy and money. It’s a…
Harvest Social Sparks Conversations About Pesticides, GMOs and Sustainability
Farmers hosted guests from western South Dakota at Prairie Berry Winery in scenic Hill City for the second annual Harvest…
Top Meat Tips From Uncle Ed’s
When Ed Munce started cooking for family events, he had no idea it would eventually turn into a full-time business…
Farmers, Families & Fun at the Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival
The Hungry for Truth crew traveled to Rapid City in September to sponsor the Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival. The sunny…
Carrot Seed Kitchen Connects Brookings Community With Local Foods
There’s no doubt that many South Dakota families have questions about how their food is grown and raised. They know…