NDFB Week 2025

NDFB Week: Celebrating North Dakota Animal Agriculture is coming March 9-15, 2025!

NDFB is thrilled to announce NDFB Week, which will take place March 9-15, 2025. This week-long celebration honors North Dakota's rich agricultural heritage, with a special focus on the importance of animal agriculture in our state.

Throughout the week, County Farm Bureaus across North Dakota will host a variety of events to celebrate and share the story of agriculture. These events provide an opportunity to connect with the farmers and ranchers who work tirelessly to feed and support our communities. For more information about local events, click here.

Drawing Contest for 4th and 5th Graders

Barnyard Bunch: The Awesome World of Animal Agriculture

North Dakota’s farm animals play a vital role in our everyday lives, from providing food and resources to supporting local communities. This contest invites 4th and 5th graders to showcase the amazing animals that make up our “Barnyard Bunch” and to celebrate their contributions to agriculture.

Guidelines:

Artwork must portray at least one farm animal (e.g., cow, pig, chicken, sheep, goat, or horse) and their role in agriculture.
Participants should include one written fact about the animal(s) they feature, such as what they produce or why they are special.
Creativity counts! Students can use crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint, or any other drawing materials.

Eligibility:
Open to all 4th and 5th-grade students in North Dakota.

Prizes:
We will award a winner in each grade in the following categories:

Creativity and originality of the theme
Quality of artistic composition and overall design

All four winners will receive a $50 prize, and their drawings will be published in NDFB’s newsletter, Focus.

Click here for a drawing contest form.

Visit our Barnyard Bunch page for amazing facts about animals raised in North Dakota.

For more information, contact Lisa Hauf or Dawn Smith-Pfeifer