NDSU Extension - Burleigh County

06/17/2026

Summer Cooking Camp was held at Wachter Middle School the last two days. Youth learned about kitchen equipment, kitchen safety, knife skills, eating a balanced diet, food facts label, setting a table, food preservation, and yeast breads. They gained cooking skills and confidence in self to follow a recipe, use kitchen equipment safely and work with others. Each day they made 2-5 different recipes.

06/17/2026

Be a Safe Sitter was held at the BPS Career Academy. Bismarck Fire and Police Departments, Metro Ambulance, Jacey Wanner, Extension Parent Educator and Shelly K***z, FCW Agent all facilitated the learning and hands-on experiences for youth to be a more confident and responsible babysitter.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

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Make jams and jellies from fruits grown right here in North Dakota including:

- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Apples
- Grapes
- Cherries
- Plums
- Juneberries
- Currents
- Rhubarb
- Gooseberries

The method for extracting juice depends on the type and firmness of the fruit. Wash fruit but do not pare or core (to preserve pectin), then cut in small pieces. Wash berries and carefully remove stems. Learn how to make jelly >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/garden-or-orchard-table-jams-and-jellies-north-dakota-fruits

06/09/2026

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Have you seen the forecast? It's going to be a hot one the rest of this week!

Cool off with a refreshing Rhubarb Slush.

Make this recipe >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/rhubarb-slush?fbclid=IwY2xjawSD3k9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2OXlVbDVFZ01Xd0E0V1kxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeEF0EFYRqTwVQ3jVVLU427fHrNh9aVFA7Kh4ZsPxyrVQ-jTLOCT3ipZ7PS28_aem_pnZGISOE0geduLsJoqrSug

06/08/2026

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"Do I need to use up the rhubarb in my garden before it becomes toxic later this summer?"

Contrary to popular belief, the entire rhubarb plant does not become toxic later in the summer. It may become stringy and tough, though, so the best time to pick rhubarb is during early summer.

Learn more about rhubarb from our friends at University of Minnesota Extension >>> https://extension.umn.edu/vegetables/growing-rhubarb?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0jf67ths&fbclid=IwY2xjawSP0ZhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzTThtUlJrdWV2Rm1qSVJFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs4ZMk76M6SO3ZS9nmF5icoMqBGvl1xfyVEWRb2NoTRjtDhnRAI9TFwl9104_aem_-paEa_TUyCSS9TZnb9ZWiQ

Make rhubarb recipes from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/food-and-nutrition/recipes?combine=rhubarb&field_recipe_type_target_id=All

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