Articles tagged under: NDFB
Leadbetter Advances to “Sweet 16” in AFBF Discussion Meet
Published January 14, 2019
At the Farm Bureau convention, Jon Leadbetter of Wishek, North Dakota advanced to the “Sweet 16” round in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet. Leadbetter says the topics addressed in the competition can lead to future Farm Bureau policy…Township Sued Over Ag Regulations
Published January 14, 2019
North Dakota Farm Bureau and Ramsey County Farm Bureau have filed a lawsuit against Grand Harbor Township. The farm groups claim the township has gone beyond the limits of the law to regulate farms. Farm Bureau cites a proposed hog…ND Farmer Appointed to AFBF P&E Committee
Published January 3, 2019
Heather Lang of Sterling, North Dakota has been appointed to the American Farm Bureau Federation Promotion and Education Committee. Lang will begin her duties in March at the FUSION Conference in Milwaukee.Budget Issues to Dominate ND Legislative Session
Published January 2, 2019
Agriculture groups across the state are gearing up for the 66th North Dakota Legislative Assembly. According to NDFB Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt, some maintenance spending will most likely be on the horizon. "Issue-wise, we're concerned there will be…Private Property Rights, Research Focus at NDFB Meeting
Published November 12, 2018
NDFB President Daryl Lies says the recent election results set the tone for the NDFB Annual Meeting. Congressman Kevin Cramer addressed members during the event, reassuring work on regulatory relief. Members also set local policy priorities, including research. "Our membership…Board Election Caps Off NDFB Annual Meeting
Published November 12, 2018
During the NDFB Annual Meeting, Vice President Dana Kaldor of Hillsboro was reelected to another three-year term. Kirk Olson of Arnegard, Trisa Tedrow of New Rockford, Steve Walsh of Mylo and Alysa Leier of Minot were elected to the NDFB…Sharing the Good News of Modern Ag
Published October 23, 2018
NDFB has launched a series of short-form documentaries that will be seen on Public Television stations nationwide. This series highlights modern day agriculture and the ways technology is used to benefit the safety, health and affordability of food. The video…ND Corporate Farming Law Upheld
Published September 24, 2018
A lawsuit challenging North Dakota’s corporate farming law has been defeated. Over two years ago, NDFB filed the lawsuit claiming it was unconstitutional and discriminatory. Judge Daniel Hovland ruled the family farm exception was designed to “keep family farms viable.”…On Your Table
Published September 15, 2018
NDFB has a new website for consumers called On Your Table. This North Dakota blog tells the story of agriculture by making the connection through food. "There's tons of different questions being answered about where your food comes from, how…