News
2/23/12 (Thu)
McLean County Farm Bureau's SIDNE featured
McLean County Farm Bureau's Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience (SIDNE) car was in Wilton on Wednesday, and both KXMB and KFYR television were there covering the event.
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Meaty Mondays and more
An editorial by Stewart Truelsen - A full breakfast of bacon or ham and eggs is a good way to start out the work week. Eat a steak, pork or lamb chop for supper and suddenly, Mondays aren’t so bad. The protein you’re getting from the meat will help you make it through the week. Call it Meaty Monday, if you like.
Read Article2/21/12 (Tue)
Committee seeking higher ed applicants
The nominating committee for the State Board of Higher Education is seeking applications from people interested in serving on the State Board of Higher Education.
Read Article2/17/12 (Fri)
AFBF applauds House action on energy security
Passage by the House on Thursday of a bill to increase domestic energy supplies, including development of a vast new source in the oil shale deposits of the American West, helps provide the type of energy solutions America needs, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Read Article2/16/12 (Thu)
Teachers: Answer survey for a chance at $50
North Dakota Farm Bureau would like teachers from across the state interested in participating in a Food, Land and People workshop this summer to fill in a six-question survey. It's worth $50 to the winner!
Read Article2/15/12 (Wed)
Modern ag practices reduce beef carbon footprint
This is one of those items that really needs to be shared to help clear up misconceptions about modern agriculture...
Read Article2/13/12 (Mon)
New audio on child labor rules posted
North Dakota Farm Bureau's new downloadable weekly audio news story is now available. This week's topic is child labor rules for agriculture...
Read Article2/10/12 (Fri)
I Am Agriculture contest on Facebook
In celebration of North Dakota Farm Bureau Week, coming March 11-17, we're holding an I Am Agriculture photo/essay contest on Facebook.
Read Article2/08/12 (Wed)
Have you submitted a scholarship application yet?
The deadline is just over a month away, but we want to give you plenty of time to get your scholarship application in, for one of four NDFB is offering.
Read Article2/07/12 (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.
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