Articles tagged under: Val Wagner

H-2A Essential for North Dakota Agriculture

Published August 20, 2026

For Leeds, North Dakota rancher Erica Kenner, the H-2A guest worker program has become essential to keeping the business operating. “The H-2A program has really allowed us to expand our operation and stay in the business,” Kenner says. “So without…

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Wagner Elected to AFBF Board

Published July 8, 2026

North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner has been elected to represent the Midwest Region on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. "We're talking a lot about input costs, farm profitability and making sure there are reasonable safety…

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NDFB Gathers Local Input on State Policies

Published April 13, 2026

The North Dakota Farm Bureau has wrapped up a series of food and farm policy meetings. NDFB President Val Wagner said property tax reform was a frequent topic of discussion. "With property taxes, the #1 issue that we talked about…

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Wagner: Farmers Have Strong Voice in Administration

Published March 27, 2026

North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner says the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House offered a rare moment of optimism for farmers.  Wagner, who attended the event, called it a unique opportunity to hear directly from President…

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Positive Consumer Trends

Published February 4, 2026

Beef checkoff success stories were highlighted at CattleCon 2026. Val Wagner, who is a director with the North Dakota Beef Commission, is excited about the latest consumer trends. "Even though there's an increased price at the grocery store for proteins, we're…

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Wagner Takes On New Role at AFBF Convention

Published January 10, 2026

Monango, North Dakota farmer/rancher Val Wagner is experiencing her first American Farm Bureau Federation Convention as the NDFB president. "Having been part of the Young Farmer and Rancher Program and the Promotion Engagement Program and now seeing it from a…

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New NDFB President Works on Policy Priorities in DC

Published December 18, 2025

NDFB President Val Wagner spent the past week in Washington, D.C., working with her fellow Farm Bureau state leaders on farm policy. This work precedes the resolution process at next month’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. "It was a great…

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Val Wagner Takes the NDFB Reins

Published November 23, 2025

Val Wagner of Manango is the newly elected president of the North Dakota Farm Bureau. Wagner and her husband, Mark, operate a Red Angus/Simmental commercial cattle ranch. She has been on the NDFB board since 2020 and was elected vice…

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Presidential, VP Races Highlight NDFB Annual Gathering

Published November 17, 2025

With the annual meeting this upcoming weekend, NDFB Director of Public Relations Lisa Hauf reminds members to bring any concerns or questions that need to be discussed at the state level. "These policies start at the county level, and they…

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Wagner: Connections Made Through Farm Bureau

Published October 23, 2025

Val Wagner and her husband, Mark, ranch in Dickey County in southeastern North Dakota. Wagner is the current NDFB vice president, but has been involved in the organization for decades. Wagner said her roles within the Farm Bureau Young Farmer and…

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