NDSU Extension - Burleigh County

06/01/2026

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Every child is at risk of choking: Older infants and children less than 5 years old easily can choke on food, toys and household objects. A single choking incident may result in death, permanent brain damage due to lack of oxygen and other complications associated with airway blockage. This publication provides tips on choking prevention.

Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/safe-food-babies-and-children-choking-dangers

05/27/2026

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One week away!

Have you "bean" wondering how to use dry beans in recipes?
Join the June 2 webinar from 9am-11am CST! Register at ndsu.ag/BeanThere26

05/27/2026

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Your guide to grilling! Warm weather is finally here so why not enjoy cooking outdoors?

Avoid flareups when grilling by using lean meats and trimming excess fat off the meat. Be sure to keep a spray bottle of water nearby just in case a flareup occurs.

Learn how to:
- Clean the grill
- Marinate meat
- Cook meat on the grill
- Check grill temperature
- And more!

Read on about quick grilling facts >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/quick-facts-becoming-grill-master

05/26/2026

Junior Beef Producers Workshop is back June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carrington Research Extension Center in Carrington, North Dakota.

The workshop is open to youth ages 10-16 and will provide a full day of hands-on learning opportunities focused on the beef industry. Participants can gain knowledge spanning the beef production process — from pasture to plate — while exploring potential career paths and building practical skills. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/may/ndsu-extension-sets-youth-beef-producers-workshop-for-june-9

05/22/2026

Please join us for this free event!😊
You can register at: www.menokenfarm.com

05/22/2026

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Summer camping trips are beginning. Keep food safety in mind. It is important to use clean food and water throughout your trip.

Pack foods directly from the refrigerator into an insulated cooler in reverse-use order (first food packed is last to be used). A block of ice keeps longer than ice cubes. Use clean, empty milk cartons to freeze blocks of ice or use frozen gel packs.

Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/keep-food-safe-when-camping-and-hiking

05/17/2026

Thirty-nine 4th-6th graders are more confident in self and better prepared to stay home alone. Shelly K***z, FCW Agent facilitated two sessions this past Saturday at the Bismarck Veteran’s Memorial Library. Students discussed feelings about staying home, family rules, routines and schedules, being home with siblings, healthy snack/meal/kitchen safety, what to do when loneliness or boredom sets in, personal safety at home and in public spaces, fire safety, weather safety, and basic first-aid for medical emergencies.
Thank you to Bismarck Police, Officer Caitlyn Horne and Fire Department, Deputy Adam Miller for taking time to help students learn how to be safe at home and in public spaces. As a bonus, youth were able to learn bike safety skills and proper fitting for their helmet.

05/13/2026

Foster County Open 4-H Horse Show, Saturday June 13. https://forms.gle/nVk3RHxEs2VA5pmB9

05/12/2026

Youth ages 10–16 are invited to a fun, hands-on Junior Beef Producers Workshop in Carrington on Tuesday, June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.ndsu.ag/jrbeef

05/06/2026

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