Spring is a season of hope. It is appropriate that the first day of spring occurs during National Agriculture Week, March 17-23. It is a time to recognize the abundance provided by agriculture, and celebrate the opportunity it holds for South Dakota and humanity. As farmers once again move into the fields to plant crops, and also begin calving and lambing season, it's important to keep in mind the challenges ahead.
As part of a needs assessment project, researchers from SDSU Extension interviewed restaurant managers and owners from a sampling of restaurants across South Dakota to learn more about beef consumption, beef sales, and training provided to waitstaff in regard to beef and beef products. The project was funded by the South Dakota Beef Industry Council.
SDSU Extension recently conducted a needs assessment project focusing on non-chain South Dakota restaurants marketing beef products. The project was funded by the South Dakota Beef Industry Council. The project’s goal was to learn more about beef consumption, beef sales, and training provided to waitstaff. Restaurants surveyed were asked to provide information regarding their menu choices, sales trends, and information about their customers.
Those in charge of a community or church bazaars that are common this time of year have the stress of having enough food on hand to satisfy the pallet and the stomach. However, when the “cleanup crew” shows-up to volunteer, they are often faced with an abundance of leftovers. Leftovers need a plan to keep foods out of the temperature danger zone.
Over the years, technology has evolved and there are a number of different games and gaming systems available to youth. One form of gaming systems and games is known as active gaming. Learn more about the pros and cons of these games in this article.
High Intensity Interval Training, also known as HIIT, is a great exercise routine for the time crunched individual, or exerciser looking for a new challenge. So what does HIIT actually entail? HIIT is any type of exercise that alternates between high intensity bursts of activities and less intense bursts of activities.
Scary isn’t it, to think if the world actually stopped moving? Well, in relation to physical activity, it has. Generations ago, moving was part of an individual’s normal routine, actively commuting to school or work, doing daily household chores, and labor intense jobs were thriving.
Hams – they can be lean, extra-lean, ready-to-eat, honey-cured, spiral-cut, water-added, with natural juices, and so much more. How do you know what all the words on the label mean? Below is a little background on the ever popular Easter dinner meat, along with a key to some of the most common words you’ll find on those ham labels.
The savory aroma of a backyard barbecue on a summer afternoon, the flavor of a juicy flame-kissed pork chop, or the great feeling you get from making a delicious ham for dinner. These all begin with the selection of your favorite pork cut at the grocery store or local meat market. When you are standing there deciding which pork product you are going have for your next meal, you can be faced with over 10 different options. With so many options available to us at our favorite store making a decision may not be an easy task. Many labeling claims exist which can lead to confusion when you are making your decision at the meat case. Therefore, we are providing some points to help you as a consumer make a more educated decision about the pork products that you are purchasing.