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9/10/10 (Fri)
2011 models now eligible for Dodge incentive
If you are in the market for new wheels, consider purchasing a Dodge through Farm Bureau's special member benefits incentive. As of today, 2011 model year Dodge and Ram vehicles are eligible for the $500 incentive.
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AgChat website features Val Wagner on homepage
Val Wagner, a farmer from Monango, recently attended an AgChat workshop in Chicago to learn more about telling agriculture's story through social media. The result?
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NDFB supports Measure One
North Dakota Farm Bureau is part of a coalition supporting passage of Measure One, a constitutional amendment that would provide the state with a permanent savings account.
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Today through Friday...
Lands' End is offering Farm Bureau members free UPS ground shipping on items ordered today through Friday.
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"Agvocates" embrace social media tools, tactics
an editorial by Jeff Fowle -- Aug. 30, 2010, could well be remembered as a tipping point in the efforts of farmers and ranchers to engage in conversations with members of the public–their customers. That was the opening day of the AgChat Foundation Conference, a hands-on gathering designed to empower farmers and ranchers to reach beyond the ag community through social media platforms. Fresh off that meeting, several memorable pictures stand out.
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Contact our U.S. Senators to repeal 1099 rules
North Dakota Farm Bureau members are encouraged to contact Sens. Conrad and Dorgan to support an amendment to repeal the new Form 1099 rules being promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service. Beginning in 2012, the IRS will require businesses to report more of its purchases to the IRS through the use of 1099s.
Read Article9/01/10 (Wed)
NDFB encouraging people to attend Lewis and Clark Trail meeting
If you are concerned about property rights, agricultural uses of land or energy development, North Dakota Farm Bureau is encouraging you to attend a public meeting at 6 p.m. September 7 at the Morton County Courthouse to share your views on the comprehensive management plan for the Lewis & Clark Trail.
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NDFB Action Alert posted encouraging you to contact Sen. Conrad on estate taxes
The Senate adjourned until September 13 without addressing the estate tax issue. American Farm Bureau is supporting a proposal offered by Sens. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) to phase-in a $5 million exemption and 35 percent tax rate over ten years. Stepped up basis is included in their proposal.
Read Article8/31/10 (Tue)
NDFB Vice President makes statement at Measure One press conference
North Dakota Farm Bureau Vice President Doyle Johannes participated in a press conference in Minot this morning for Measure One.
Read Article8/30/10 (Mon)
Wilson talks AgChat on RRFN
Stutsman County farmer and Farm Bureau member Sarah Wilson is featured in this week's Red River Farm Network newsletter talking about the "agvocacy " training she is participating in, in Chicago, Illinois. Also at the session from North Dakota are Val Wagner of Monango and Paul Anderson of Coleharbor.
Read Article8/27/10 (Fri)
Animals don't have rights, but humans do have duties
An editorial by John Hart - In a 1986 interview with Washingtonian magazine, Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and still president of the People of Ethical Treatment of Animals, made a provocative statement that continues to be noticed today.
Read Article8/26/10 (Thu)
Check us out at Big Iron
It'll be here before you know it: the 30th annual Big Iron event, held on the Red River Valley Fair grounds, Sept. 14-16. And North Dakota Farm Bureau will be there...
Read Article8/25/10 (Wed)
Questions about SPCC answered
If you've heard about the EPA's Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Program (SPCC) and wondered how (or if) it affects you, wonder no more. Here is an explanation of who must comply, and when.
Read Article8/23/10 (Mon)
Dirty Jobs host to keynote AFBF annual meeting
Mike Rowe, the creator and executive producer of Discovery Channel’s Emmy-nominated series Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe, will deliver the keynote address to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 92nd annual meeting on January 10, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read Article8/20/10 (Fri)
Another satisfied member
"I just ordered a fridge through Sears Commercial. We bought a $1000 fridge for $738 delivered. The savings are enough to pay my Farm Bureau dues for the next 5+ years. The guy from Sears I worked with was great to work with and waited until this morning to process the sale to get me an additional $60 savings! Worthwhile in my mind!"
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