January 26, 2023

NDFB supports modern farming bill

Topic: Issues

Statement by NDFB President Daryl Lies

“NDFB believes modernizing the definition of production agriculture is vital to the success of farming in North Dakota. Family farms should have the opportunity to choose what business structure fits their families best without government picking winners and losers.

“It is important to allow farmers and ranchers the ability to embrace different business structures so they can help transition their farms to the next generation. Farms and ranches that have been in the family for generations should be able to embrace business practices that help modern farm and ranch families survive in today’s world economy.

“House Bill 1371 helps North Dakota agriculture move in the right direction. The bill seeks to modernize the definition of production agriculture and the business structure arrangements associated with livestock production. NDFB will continue to advocate for every segment of agriculture to utilize the financial structures they feel is right for their families.”

Read the text of the bill here.