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ND Farmers Union Wants Climate Clarity

Published June 6, 2021

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne asked the EPA for clarity in coming up with tools for farmers to capture carbon. "I think there's a ton of avenues we can use to move forward. We can bring tools to…

Founding Farmers Feeds the Troops

Published March 12, 2021

The Founding Farmers restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area are donating $50,000 to feed approximately 5,000 National Guard troops. Farmers Union Enterprises is making the donation. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said this is a way to thank…

A New Chance for Dialogue

Published March 2, 2021

Speaking at the National Farmers Union Convention, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said it is important to consider what happens to the farm safety net in a post-COVID world. "The fact that we put out that much money…

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ND House Ag Committee Moves Ag Innovation Fund Bill Forward

Published February 8, 2021

The North Dakota House Agriculture Committee heard a bill considering the ag innovation fund on Friday. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne testified at the hearing. "We got a pass out of the committee in support. The bill will…

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Leadership Selected at Annual ND Farmers Union Convention

Published December 14, 2020

North Dakota Farmers Union re-elected Mark Watne to serve as president during the organization’s 94th annual state convention. South Heart, North Dakota farmer Bob Kuylen was re-elected to serve as vice-president. Douglas, North Dakota farmer Bob Finken was elected to…

COVID-19 Impacts Founding Farmers Restaurants

Published December 10, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been kind to the restaurant industry. North Dakota Farmers Union owns seven Founding Farmers restaurants across the Washington D.C. metro area and Pennsylvania. "Each restaurant is a bit different based on how they were performing and…

Traditional Corn/Soybean Region Representation Questioned with New Congressional Leadership

Published November 5, 2020

The speculation now begins on who will lead the House Agriculture Committee. "When it comes to the House Ag Committee, it's better in our world if the new leader has production similar to North Dakota like corn, soybean, wheat and…

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NFU Hosts Virtual Fly-In for Members

Published September 21, 2020

The National Farmers Union hosted a virtual fly-in last week. Attendees heard from key lawmakers and leaders in agriculture and met with their state’s Congressional delegations to discuss ag policy. North Dakota Farmers Union president Mark Watne says there are…

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NDFU Seeks Livestock Industry Reform

Published July 15, 2020

Cattle producers continue to face market challenges. That’s why an ad hoc North Dakota Farmers Union livestock committee is proposing livestock industry reform measures. In a statement, NDFU President Mark Watne said, “When more than 80 percent of the beef…

Farmers Union Members Reflect on Tough 2019

Published March 3, 2020

Discussions about the tough 2019 were discussed in the hallways of the National Farmers Union Convention. "South Dakota farmers got hit with snow in early October and it stayed. It didn't go away. Now, we're getting hit with nicer weather,…

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ND Farmers Union Wants Climate Clarity

Founding Farmers Feeds the Troops

A New Chance for Dialogue

ND House Ag Committee Moves Ag Innovation Fund Bill Forward

Leadership Selected at Annual ND Farmers Union Convention

COVID-19 Impacts Founding Farmers Restaurants

Traditional Corn/Soybean Region Representation Questioned with New Congressional Leadership

NFU Hosts Virtual Fly-In for Members

NDFU Seeks Livestock Industry Reform

Farmers Union Members Reflect on Tough 2019

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