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Infrastructure Needs Remain in Final Days of ND Legislature

Published April 19, 2021

One of the remaining issues in the North Dakota legislative session is rural infrastructure needs. North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said those needs were included in the bonding bill until the very last moment. "We actually…

North Dakota Legislative Report

Published March 26, 2021

A funding increase for rural roads and bridges is currently being considered by the state lawmakers. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, NDFB, North…

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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North Dakota Legislative Report

Published February 26, 2021

It's crossover time in the North Dakota Legislature. Featured in this week's North Dakota Legislative Report is lobbyist Lance Gaebe with an update on the session. This update is made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota…

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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NDFU Supports an Investment in Infrastructure

Published December 30, 2020

North Dakota lawmakers will consider a $1 billion infrastructure bill during the upcoming legislative session. "That would be a nice influx of cash to address some of the chronic challenges we've had with roads and bridges," said Matt Perdue, government…

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…

ND Farmers Union Adopts Six Resolutions in Annual Meeting

Published December 14, 2020

The North Dakota Farmers Union met virtually on Friday to discuss policy and set resolutions. Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said the core policies stayed the same as 2020, but NDFU adopted six resolutions. "The first resolution focuses on strengthening…

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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…

Just ‘Roll With It’

Published November 16, 2020

From 2012 to 2017, there was a 27 percent increase in women farmers and ranchers across the U.S. This was one statistic delivered by FarmHer founder Marji Alaniz during the virtual North Dakota Farmers Union WILD (Women In Leadership Development)…

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Infrastructure Needs Remain in Final Days of ND Legislature

North Dakota Legislative Report

A New Chance for Dialogue

North Dakota Legislative Report

ND House Ag Committee Moves Ag Innovation Fund Bill Forward

NDFU Supports an Investment in Infrastructure

Leadership Selected at Annual ND Farmers Union Convention

ND Farmers Union Adopts Six Resolutions in Annual Meeting

COVID-19 Impacts Founding Farmers Restaurants

Just ‘Roll With It’

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