News
2/07/12 (Tue)
NDFB encourages comments on labor regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will re-propose rule changes on the “parental exemption” as it relates to the child labor regulations for agriculture.
Read Article2/06/12 (Mon)
NDFB opposes using oil tax revenue for conservation
North Dakota Farm Bureau has taken action to oppose a proposed constitutional ballot measure to create a special fund for wildlife and conservation programs. The action was taken by the NDFB Board of Directors during its recent meeting in Fargo.
Read Article2/03/12 (Fri)
The hype cycle
An editorial by Lynne Finnerty - Ever heard of the hype cycle Created by Internet consulting firm Gartner, Inc., the theory goes like this. New technology goes through a cycle, including a “technology trigger” phase, in which it generates excitement and press coverage; a “peak of inflated expectations” phase, in which the hype leads to unrealistic expectations...
Read Article2/02/12 (Thu)
Focus online now posted
The February-March edition of Focus, North Dakota Farm Bureau's official publication, edited by Joey Tigges, is posted.
Read Article2/01/12 (Wed)
New YF&R Committee members elected
Two young farm families were elected to the North Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, during the YF&R Leadership Conference at the Holiday Inn Fargo, January 27-29.
Read Article1/31/12 (Tue)
Final four named in YF&R Challenge
Four young people from around the state were named the finalists in the North Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Challenge, held at the YF&R Leadership Conference in Fargo, January 27-29.
Read Article1/30/12 (Mon)
Campaign management seminar coming in April
Are you considering a run for political office in North Dakota? If so, consider attending North Dakota Farm Bureau's Campaign Management Seminar in April.
Read Article1/27/12 (Fri)
YF&R Leadership Conference is underway
The 2012 YF&R Leadership Conference is underway at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. There will be tweets and Facebook posts and much more throughout the event, so watch the hastage #ndyfr12 on Twitter...
Read Article1/25/12 (Wed)
Egg legislation replaces science with politics
The American Farm Bureau Federation strongly criticized a bill pushed by the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers to implement an agreement they reached to replace decades of science-based animal care practices with strict government control.
Read Article1/24/12 (Tue)
NDFB at the KMOT Ag Expo
North Dakota Farm Bureau will be at the KMOT Ag Expo in Minot, January 25-27, educating consumers young and old on the importance of agriculture and the petition to safeguard farming and ranching practices in the North Dakota Constitution.
Read Article1/23/12 (Mon)
What we learned from RRFN today....
If anyone doubted that the Humane Society of the United States would be moving operations into North Dakota, think again. The Red River Farm Network reported in its latest newsletter...
Read Article1/20/12 (Fri)
Hear on the farm
We're looking for farmers to participate in a University of Michigan hearing study. And you could make a little money doing it, too.
Read Article1/19/12 (Thu)
Learn about farming and ranching here
Want to meet a farmer? Go to our virtual farm tour page and you can meet several.
Read Article1/16/12 (Mon)
Register for leadership conferences today
The deadline for the room block at the Holiday Inn in Fargo for the YF&R Leadership Conference and the Youth Leadership Conference has been extended to January 20.
Read Article1/13/12 (Fri)
New savings codes for Horseloverz.com
We have new updated savings codes for our members at Horseloverz.com.
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