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Mission Statement: Guided by our cooperative, legislative and educational goals, North Dakota Farmers Union is a grassroots organization committed to the advancement of

family farm and ranch agriculture and quality of life for people everywhere through member advocacy, educational programs, cooperative initiatives and insurance services.

May 2015 – Volume 62 • Number 5

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North Dakota Union FarmerThe UNION FARMER is published monthly by North Dakota Farmers Union at 1415 12th Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. Annual subscription is $30 with membership. Periodicals postage paid at Fargo, ND.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:President: Mark WatneVice President: Bob KuylenSecretary: Ellen LindermanTreasurer: Terry BorstadJames Kerzman; Wes Niederman Jr.; Dennis Stromme; Jim Teigen; Ronda Throener

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Barnes County Farmers Union President Marcy Svenningsen talks to Ken Borg about signing the petition to refer SB 2351.

Campaign begins to collect signaturesSign or carry a petition

North Dakota Farmers Union is campaigning to put an amendment on the ballot to overturn the Legislature’s decision to loosen the state’s ban against corporate farming. NDFU Board of Governors voted to refer SB 2351 bill during a special meeting in March. Supporters must gather 13,452 valid signatures by June 18, 2015, to get the measure on the June 2016 ballot.

Volunteers have just started to canvass towns so look for opportunities to sign a petition. Please contact NDFU to sign up to carry a petition at www.ndfu.org or call 800-366-8331. You can also let us know if you have a special event or meeting that petitioners could attend. NDFU staff will arrange to have petitions available at any function.

About Corporate Farming Law HistoryRestrictions on corporation ownership of farmland

and ranchland in North Dakota are born from an initiated measure enacted by the citizens in 1932. The Legislature has amended the Corporate Farming Law since then, with changes that continue to ensure that the family farm structure is the foundation of the state’s agriculture economy.

In general, the Corporate Farming Law prohibits a non-family corporation or LLC from owning or leasing land used for farming or ranching and from “engaging in the business of farming or ranching” – that is, cultivating land for the production of crops or livestock, or raising or producing livestock, poultry, milk or dairy products, fruit or horticultural products. However, family farmers and ranchers can form family corporations or LLCs under the law.

Explanation of SB 2351SB 2351 would allow non-family corporations to own and run swine

and dairy operations by creating a carve-out from the current Corporate Farming Law. Furthermore, it would allow them to own up to a section of land (640 acres, 1 mile by 1 mile).

The exemption is so broad, that dairy and swine operations could have:· No tie to the farm or ranch.· No tie to the community.· Limitless shareholders.· Shareholders who are

not related.· Shareholders who are not

engaged in the farm or ranch operation.

Poll resultsA poll by DFM Research of St.

Paul that was released by North Dakota Farmers Union showed 75 percent of North Dakotans are opposed to the legislative bill (SB 2351) and 86 percent believe agriculture is best left in the hands of those who own, live and work the land. s

Burleigh County Farmers Union President Denise Brown (left) and Vice President Arlene Olson participated in the NDFU rally on the steps of the state capitol on Friday, March 27. The rally was organized to oppose SB 2351 after Gov. Dalrymple signed the legislation into law. The Board of Governors voted to refer the bill and initiate a campaign to collect the necessary signatures required to put it on the June 2016 ballot.

Hundreds of people rallied against SB 2351 on the steps of the state capitol.


Farmers Union Enterprises sponsored a trip to Rome for all of its five state presidents March 19-26 in order to discuss food security with top officials.

NDFU President Mark Watne was within a few feet of the Pope during his visit to Rome.

A stained glass window from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.

To Rome and backBY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

Not too many people can say they’ve met Pope Francis but the representatives for Farmers Union Enterprises can check that goal off their bucket list.

All five Farmers Union presidents from Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin traveled to Rome March 19-26 to meet with top officials on food security.

NDFU President Mark Watne explained that Farmers Union Enterprises was one of the biggest supporters of the Faith, Food & the Environment project, so this trip was an extension of the work that began at the national conference held last November.

Catholic Rural Life (CRL) Executive Director Jim Ennis helped facilitate the connection between the Farmers Union representatives and Vatican officials. The delegation met with Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, in order to discuss the ongoing Faith, Food & the Environment project and the upcoming international symposium in Milan this June.

“They really understood how family farm agriculture impacts the world. It was refreshing to hear their remarks,” Watne said.

During the visit to Rome, the delegation also met with members of the international agricultural community, such as International Catholic Rural Association, Coldiretti, and the World Farmers Organization. The FUE presidents said it was a good opportunity to network with their international counterparts, and also emphasize that a sizable contingent of Americans are committed to family farming and sustainable agriculture.

Another highlight of the trip was a meeting with Monsignor Peter Wells, the Vatican’s assistant secretary of state, and a native of Oklahoma. Wells emphasized the Vatican’s commitment to family farming, improving food security, and being good stewards of the world’s natural resources.

According to Wells, “Family farmers are the best tool to serve and feed the world. Man is the center of God’s creation and the custodians of the environment.”

The Faith, Food & the Enivronment project will continue to examine how to conserve and maintain natural resources in order to sustain food production indefinitely. The international symposium in Milan will invite agricultural leaders to convene with environmental experts and faith leaders to discuss the vocation of agriculture. The discussions will transcend national borders and religious beliefs.

Watne added, “We hope the Pope will use our input as part of his papal letter sent to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church during his United States visit planned for this summer.” s


Join North Dakota State University (NDSU) for the bio-industry summit on Thursday, May 28, in the Plains Room at Memorial Union.

The summit will focus on policy and commercial developments in bioenergy, bioproducts, biomaterials, biotechnology and agriculture. The summit will include speakers, a research showcase, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities.

Cost is $100 for professionals or $125 after May 15. Students may attend for $50 ($60 after May 15).

Speakers will include:• Heidi Heitkamp, United States

senator• Kevin Cramer, United States

representative• Doug Goehring, North Dakota

agriculture commissioner• Rina Singh, senior director of

policy for Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

• Joel Stone, president of Green Biologics

• David Grewell, chairperson of Biopolymers & Biocomposites Research team at Iowa State University

• Rick Vierling, director of research and business development for National Corn

Growers Association• Brendan Jordan, vice

president of Great Plains Institute• Patrice Lahlum, coordinator

at North Dakota Alliance for Renewable Energy

The North Dakota State University Bio Energy and Product Innovation Center (NDSU BioEPIC) identifies and enhances opportunities for North Dakota’s renewable industry.

BioEPIC is chaired by David Ripplinger, bioenergy specialist, NDSU Extension and assistant professor for the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics.

According to Ripplinger, between 200-300 people are expected to attend. He said, ““The summit was developed to show the breadth of products that can be created from biological materials, the opportunities that exist for bio-based industry and some of the local bio-industries and research.The summit features national and local speakers with ample time for networking.”

For more information, contact Ripplinger at (701) 231-5265 or [email protected]. s

Renewable Fuels volume standards timeline announced

The following schedule for issuing Renewable Fuel Standards for 2014 and 2015 has been set.

• By June 1, the EPA will propose volume requirements for 2015.

• By Nov. 30, EPA will finalize volume requirements for 2014 and 2015 and resolve a pending waiver petition for 2014.

• Propose the RFS volume requirements for 2016 by June 1, and finalize them by Nov. 30.

• Propose and finalize the RFS biomass-based diesel volume requirement for 2017 on the same schedule.

• Re-propose volume requirements for 2014, by June 1, that reflect the volumes of renewable fuel that were actually used in 2014.

EPA will issue a Federal Register Notice allowing the public an opportunity to comment on the proposal.

Summit on bio-industry set for May 28

Renewable Fuels Standard drives economic growth in North Dakota

The Renewable Fuels Standard (RFA) creates competition in our nation’s transportation fuel sector, ensuring market access for cheaper, clean, low carbon alternatives to oil, while creating choices for consumers at the pump. The biofuel sector has invested billions of dollars since 2007 to

bring these fuels to market, driving economic activity throughout the United States as well as North Dakota.

According to Fuels America, the renewable fuels sector, including conventional ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel and advanced biofuels and their

suppliers, generates $2.5 billion of total economic output annually in North Dakota. The sector also supports 8,912 jobs and generates $580.2 million in wages annually, contributing $132.5 million in federal taxes and $64.7 million in state taxes each year. s

ECONOMY

fuelsamerica.org

The RFS Drives Economic Growth in North Dakota

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) creates competition in our nation’s transportation fuel sector, ensuring market access for cheaper, clean, low carbon alternatives to oil, creating choice for consumers at the pump. The biofuel sector has invested billions of dollars since 2007 to bring these fuels to market, driving economic activity throughout the United States - and it is working in North Dakota.

The renewable fuel sector, including conventional ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, and advanced biofuels and their suppliers generates $2.5B of total economic output annually in North Dakota. The sector supports 8,912 jobs and generates $580.2M in wages annually, contributing $132.5M in Federal taxes and $64.7M in state taxes each year.

The economic activity started by the renewable fuel sector creates a ripple effect as supplier firms and employees re-spend throughout the economy, creating output and jobs in industries and locations that can be far removed from the starting point.

Any legislative changes or flawed regulatory proposals destabilize the investment environment and put this economic engine at risk.

Economic Impacts in North Dakota

Jobs Wages Economic Impact

Direct 3,146 $282,179,300 $1,462,228,300

Induced 1,821 $77,029,500 $237,394,300

Supplier 3,945 $220,960,500 $773,095,000

REJECT LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND REGULATORY DAMAGE TO THE RFS.

$2.5BAnnual Output

8,912Jobs

$580.2MWages

$197.2MTaxes

Economic Impacts in North Dakota SOURCE: fuelsamerica.org


U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), who respectively serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation have introduced the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Reauthorization Act of 2015.

“Last year’s rail crisis highlighted some of the inefficiencies that currently exist at the agency,” said Thune. “Oversight efforts have identified causes of wasteful and unnecessary delays in adjudicating cases that harm rail shippers, freight operators, and ultimately consumers who pay higher costs. These reforms will help make the STB a more efficient, effective, and accountable agency for the benefit of shippers and railroads alike.”

The STB is the federal regulatory body responsible for economic oversight of the nation’s freight rail system. Run by a three-member, bipartisan board, the agency has regulatory jurisdiction over railroad rate reasonableness, mergers, line acquisitions, new rail-line construction, line abandonment, and other rail issues.The STB was created by Congress in 1996 as the successor to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Since that time, the STB has not been reauthorized or substantively reformed.

Thune and Nelson’s bill would allow board members to work together in a more streamlined approach. Their bill would expand the STB board membership from three to five members, and allow for board members to discuss pending matters without issuing a public meeting notice, but with later public disclosure. The bill would also allow the board to initiate some investigations, not just respond to complaints, and would require the STB to establish a database of complaints and prepare quarterly reports on them.

Thune and Nelson’s bill would

also change the case review process by requiring the board to establish timelines for stand-alone rate cases and a report on rate case methodology. The bill would codify an arbitration process for certain rate disputes and carrier complaints.

Terry Whiteside of Whiteside & Associates serves as an industry analyst and does rail research and lobbying for several state grain commissions.

He gave the following bill highlights by section numbers:

Section 3 establishes STB as an independent agency, thereby removing it from under the Department of Transportation, where it has been since its creation in 1995. This will give the STB the same level of independence as its predecessor agency, the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Section 4 expands the STB from three members to five. It should improve the efficiency of the agency, as well as reduce the need for members to rely upon staff to communicate with one another.

Section 5 improves communication among board members by enabling even a majority of members to discuss official agency business without a public meeting, provided certain criteria are met. This section will improve board efficiency while still preserving transparency and openness in the decision-making process.

Section 6 imposes certain reporting requirements upon the STB that should facilitate timelier agency actions.

Section 11 is designed to expedite rate cases in three ways.

First, it requires the STB to

maintain a minimum of one simplified rate case process for use when a full stand-alone cost process is too costly, given the value of the case.

Second, it imposes a timeline on full stand-alone cost rate cases that would shorten

the process to just 18 months from complaint to decision.

Third, it requires the STB to initiate a proceeding to assess whether any of the procedures used to expedite judicial litigation could be applied effectively to expedite rate cases.

Section 12 restores the STB’s authority to initiate investigations on its own initiative.

Section 13 codifies much of the STB’s recently-adopted arbitration procedures. The most significant change is the expansion of arbitration to rate cases.

The STB must first decide whether market dominance exists and the arbitrators must consider the STB’s methodologies for determining reasonable rates. The second significant change increases the relief caps for non-rate case arbitrations from $200,000 to $2,000,000, and adopts a rate case relief cap of $25,000,000 over five years.

Section 14 requires the comptroller general to commence a study of rate bundling.

Section 15 requires the STB to submit two different types of reports.

Section 16 adds clarifying language to the statutory determination of revenue adequacy, but without any intent to change how the STB determines revenue adequacy.

Section 17 clarifies that the provisions of this legislation do not affect pending STB proceedings.

To view the entire bill, go to: http://1.usa.gov/1B7BkVu s

Progress on rail regulatory reform


30 years of service30 years of service

Their husbands are on the co-op board but these ladies volunteer their time to cook the meal for the annual meeting each year. Pictured from left to right: Leigh Gunkel (co-op manager’s wife), Carmen Richards, Brenda Roller, Amy Steinke, Kim Hashbarger. Not pictured: Angie Zerface.

The new Hope Farmers Union Oil Company Manager Dan Machart congratulated Allen Gunkel on his retirement during the annual meeting.

On behalf of the co-op board, Randy Richards presented Allen and Leigh Gunkel with a mantel clock for their home and an engraved watch for Allen. Richards was on the board when Gunkel was originally hired in 1985.

This historic photo was taken at the Loren Richards farm with three of the original co-op board members. Pictured from left: Maynard Johnson, John Kabischta, Harvey Fick (co-op manager) and Loren Richards. Loren’s son, Randy, is the current co-op president today.

After 30 years of service, Allen Gunkel has said goodbye to the Farmers Union Oil Company in Hope. He served as manager since 1985 and turned over the reins this spring.

Gunkel was honored at the annual meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, in Hope.

“I have been fortunate to work for a great company,” said Gunkel. “I will miss the customers and working with the board.”

Over the years, Gunkel has seen many changes and has made many improvements to the co-op including new computers, tanks and equipment.

Co-op Board President Randy Richards said, “We were lucky to have Allen. He did a wonderful job and it was great to work with him.” s

Gunkel retires from Hope Co-op


BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

In a state where the land is dominated by wheat fields, crops and animal production, it seems strange to think that some residents are going hungry. But in North Dakota, it is estimated that one in 12 residents do not have enough to eat.

The Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB) is working to change that statistic.

GPFB Major Gifts Officer Ron Walters said, “We provide food to 265 local feeding programs in 110 communities in North Dakota helping to address the hunger issue, and we are also a supporting partner of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture local foods initiative program.”

This local foods initiative encourages local growers to plant extra acres or rows of fruits and vegetables, which are donated to local pantries, soup kitchens and in some cases, to the GPFB.

GPFB is also a member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network. National Farmers

Union is a sponsor of Feeding America and encourages farmers to participate in a charitable giving program called Invest an Acre.

“Farmers who grow crops can work with their local grain elevator to designate a portion of their crop proceeds to the Invest an Acre program,” Walters said. “Last year, North Dakota farmers gave a little over $16,000 to the GPFB through the Invest an Acre program.”

The Invest an Acre program encourages farmer participation by providing a dollar for dollar match from Monsanto. Participating farmers may also designate which local feeding programs receive their donation including local organizations who partner with the GPFB. The Monsanto match portion of the donation goes directly to the GPFB.

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Mercer County Farmers Union and Farmers Union Insurance celebrated National Ag Week by going into the Beulah and Hazen elementary schools for an ag day program. Students in grades K-4 from each school spent approximately eight minutes at a station and learned something new about North Dakota and agriculture. All students received a bag full of goodies to take home. Presentations on farm safety, water quality, soil tunnels, chickens and North Dakota products were featured. Mercer County Youth Director Amy Bieber showed students how to make butter in a jar and NDSU Extension Agent Craig Askim talked about the different crops grown in Mercer County.

Over 200 students attended Harvest North Dakota on Thursday, April 2, in Lisbon.

Harvest North Dakota is an annual event that brings fourth grade students from area schools into the Lisbon Expo Center to showcase agriculture. It is coordinated through the North Dakota State University Extension Service for Ransom County.

Approximately 20 different stations were set up in the center, highlighting various aspects of rural living. Children were able to hear from industry professionals about the value of agriculture and see various types of equipment and products in a hands-on environment. s

Harvest North Dakota teaches children

North Dakota Farmers Union participated in the Ransom County event and presented information about the growing seasons for farmers and ranchers.

Mercer County celebrates Ag WeekDan Spiekermeier helped fill goodie bags for each student. One station was sponsored by Cass County Electric Co-op.


Towner County Ladies Ag Night in Egeland had a record attendance on March 30 with a diverse group of women.

The event was made possible by the Towner County Soil Conservation District and many other generous sponsors, including local Farmers Union Insurance Agent Cyndi Farbo.

Event coordinator Carie Moore said, “This event is important because women do so many things

to keep rural America strong. They all have different connections to agriculture and without all our unique and individual gifts, there would be a gap somewhere.” stated Moore.

Keynote speaker Kim Wagner reminded the audience to celebrate life and find ways to live up to each and every day.

Wagner said, “We should share our lives with others. Life is a series of celebrations and events. Our

perspective makes the difference to ourselves and those around us.”

Plans for 2016 are already underway with a tentative date of March 21, 2016.

Moore noted, “This event is for all women, not just those who live on the farm. Rural communities are the backbone of America and this is a chance for all of us to get together and see the commonalities we share." s

Ladies Ag Night in Egeland a success

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

History is very important to Terry and Mary Borstad of Devils Lake.

It’s evident in their home where they display many artifacts from the past, including an 1800s dress worn by Mary’s grandmother, two framed displays of entry documents when family members immigrated, and photos of the ships their relatives sailed on to get to America.

But perhaps the most important piece of history is not hanging in their house. It’s the land Terry purchased from his parents, Archie and Doris Borstad, who lived on the farm for 60 years. It’s the same land that was homesteaded by his grandparents when they arrived from Norway.

Unfortunately, that land has slowly been engulfed by Devils Lake and all that remains is an island with about 140 acres left of usable farmland.

This past year, Terry decided to honor his parents with a special memorial. After investigating building materials and exploring different design ideas, he decided to create three crosses. Made from thick wood posts reinforced with steel, Terry fashioned one 24’ high cross and two 5’ crosses.

With the help of his son Dean and friend Clay Smaaladen, the crosses were installed at the tip of the farmstead, directly across from the casino. Cement was used to set the foundation to reinforce the base.

“I hope the crosses become an icon on the lake. It should catch people’s attention. I want to add some lighting sometime in the future as well,” said Terry. “It’s sad to see the homestead disappear and I hope these crosses will remind us of the past.” s

Three crosses were installed on the Terry and Mary Borstad farmstead in Devils Lake. The crosses serve as a memorial to Terry’s parents. A photo of the newly-erected crosses hangs proudly in the Borstad living room.

A very special memorial


Regional events held for the Women in Leadership Development programBY CHELSEY THRONSON, NDFU

North Dakota Farmers Union’s Women in Leadership Development (WILD) program has been steadily growing for the past few years.The most recent addition to the program included four regional events held across the state. The goal was to get women involved with the program on a more personal level.

According to NDFU Member Relations Specialist Chelsey Thronson, this was the first time the WILD program has organized regional events. She said, “We had a very positive response and we will continue to host more regional events in addition to the annual WILD conference which will be held in Jamestown on Jan. 13-14, 2016.”

The regional theme was “More Power to You!” and all the speakers that were invited focused on ways to create a more powerful “you” by being mindful and taking control of attitude, language and actions. All the events were held on Saturdays

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.In Dickinson on Feb. 7, the

featured speaker was Assistant Professor Amy Hollar from the University of Mary. She focused on the value of powerful language and how being mindful of choosing your words can affect how others interpret you. Networking activities were also held throughout the day to help the women connect and get to know each other.

On March 21 in Fargo and on March 28 in Devils Lake, Ann Dolence served as the guest speaker. Dolence shed light on how making tiny changes to the habits in your everyday life can make a big difference in the long haul. She also emphasized how keeping an optimistic attitude in every situation

can lead to positive outcomes. These events also incorporated networking activities to give everyone a chance to meet someone new.

On March 28 in Minot, Cheryl Planert was the featured speaker. Planert began the

day with relaxation and meditation exercises to help the ladies get into the right mindset. She then had the women go through magazines and cut out any images that interested them or were related to their life. The women created vision boards from the photos to represent their dreams, goals and things that made them happy. Finally they did an exercise with smart goals to turn passion into purpose.

If you have any suggestions for future regional WILD event locations or speakers for any event, please contact Thronson at [email protected] or 701-952-0131. s

AT RIGHT:Ladies from Minot met on March 28 where they created vision boards to turn passion into purpose.

BELOW:Women enjoyed networking during the WILD events and showing off a favorite phrase or goal.


BY CARLA EDINGER, NDFU

NDFU District 6 Board Member and State Secretary Ellen Linderman received an award for making a difference in people’s lives during the 35th annual North Dakota Leading Ladies Luncheon, hosted by the Center for Technology and Business in Fargo on March 18, in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Linderman, along with five other award recipients, was a panelist speaker discussing her journey of being a woman in various leadership roles and how she had made a difference in people’s lives.

When asked about what characteristics a leader should possess she said, “Leaders tend to forget to listen, so being a good listener, hearing all points of view and taking time to reflect on what is being said by all, contributes to being a good leader.” Linderman added, “It’s also easier to have other female members on a board to get various points of view across to other board members.” She shared one of her guiding principles, “When I look back at the end of my life, did I make a difference?”

Linderman spoke about her vast roles of leadership in North Dakota Farmers Union, beginning as a youth director to her current position serving her fifth term as a member of the Board of Directors. She said, “Women involved in NDFU are very supportive of each other and we need more women at the table. We all have something to contribute, we have a voice.”

Ellen Linderman: making a difference

Linderman educated the crowd on how important supply and demand is, when considering how farmers and ranchers feed the world, and how it’s the role of farmers and ranchers to educate consumers about food production. “I make a point to say, `I am a farmer and I make a difference.'"s

NDFU Design and Development Supervisor Carla Edinger and NDFU State Secretary Ellen Linderman attended the Leading Ladies Luncheon in Fargo on March 18.

Farm & Ranch Guide has begun accepting nominations for their 22nd annual Country Woman of the Year award which brings recognition to the important role women play in the agriculture industry. North Dakota Farmers Union helps sponsor the contest.

The deadline for nominating someone for Country Woman of the Year 2015 is Monday, June 8. Candidates should live on a farm or ranch located within Farm & Ranch Guide’s distribution area and should be informed of your intentions to nominate them. Prior nominations from any past years are also welcome to be resubmitted including past finalists who weren’t selected.

Six finalists will be chosen from among the nominations by a

panel of five judges that come from within the industry. Those finalists and their spouses will be invited to Mandan for a social gathering on the afternoon of Thursday, July 23, at the Baymont Inn in Mandan (formerly known as the Seven Seas).

Following the social, an interview process with the finalists will begin with the judges and continue the following morning, July 24. The winner will be crowned during a luncheon program on Friday, July 24, at the Baymont Inn.

Nominations must be postmarked no later than Monday, June 8, and should be sent to

Farm & Ranch Guide, PO Box 1977, Bismarck, ND 58502-1977. Look for the nomination form in the pages of Farm & Ranch Guide or go online to www.farmandranchguide.com and look for the pink Country Woman of the Year ad.

Among the prizes to be awarded to the winner this year is a grand prize of a New Holland “Rustler” utility vehicle provided by the Northern Region New Holland Dealers and a Medora vacation package for four from the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. s

Nominations open for Country Woman of the Year


AROUND STATETHE

Grand Forks County Farmers Union sponsored a Young Producer Night at the Eric Church concert. The group met for a pre-concert gathering at Speedway.

Farmers Union employees were recognized recently for their service to North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU), Farmers Union Mutual Insurance (FUMI), and Farmers Union Service Association (FUSA). Pictured are (front row, left to right): Vickie Lura, FUMI - 35 years; Judi Baker, FUSA - 40 years; Lucy Bardell, NDFU - 35 years; Cindy Burkle, FUMI - 35 years; (second row, left to right) Kathie Behle, FUMI - 15 years; Sue Paulson, NDFU - 5 years; Marsha Skattum, NDFU - 15 years; (third row, left to right) Florrinda Blumhardt, FUMI - 30 years; Stacy Lettenmaier, FUMI - 5 years; Pam Musland, NDFU - 15 years; (fourth row, left to right) Don Giesler, FUMI - 15 years; Dennie Stratton, FUSA - 10 years; Neil Ness, FUSA - 35 years. Not pictured is Jessica Haak, NDFU - 5 years.

FUMI Claims Adjuster Daryl Halvorson made a unique snowman for some of his co-workers this winter as a way to decorate their desks at the state office.

Juniors and seniors from Ellendale High School visited the North Dakota Legislature on Wednesday, March 25. The students toured the capitol and visited various legislative committee hearings. The juniors and seniors are students of Rick Hack’s United States History and Problems of Democracy classes. Other chaperones were Rick Ulmer, Matt Herman and Jeff Fastnacht. After lunch, the students observed floor sessions of both the Senate and House. Numerous students were invited by area legislators to sit with them on the Senate and House floors during the session. The student’s responsibilities before, during and after the trip were to track a piece of legislation, identify pros and cons of the bill, form an opinion on the bill and to contact a legislator asking them to support the student’s position on that bill. The Ellendale students and chaperones were able to ride on the North Dakota Farmers Union motor coach.The motor coach was sponsored by the Dickey County Farmers Union and Farmers Union Oil of Ellendale.

It was all about “Hops and Brats” for Cass County during a special event held April 7 in Casselton.


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Governor Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed May 3-9, 2015, as Farmers Union Youth Week, citing North Dakota Farmers Union’s dedication to cooperative education and community leadership.

“The youth of our state are North Dakota’s most valuable resource,” and “enhancing leadership abilities in our young people will help build skilled and visionary leaders for North Dakota’s future,” wrote Dalrymple in a signed proclamation. “Educating young people on cooperative business

Governor proclaims “Youth Week”

is important to growing our state’s agricultural industry and overall economy from a local, national and international perspective.”

As the state’s largest general farm organization, North Dakota Farmers Union conducts county-sponsored classes on educational topics and summer camps for rural and urban kids.

More than 1,000 youth attend Farmers Union camps annually, which get underway in June. Four and five-day camps are offered for youth in grades 3-12. Each

camp features traditional activities like swimming, campfires, theme nights and sports, while teaching an interactive curriculum that builds teamwork and leadership skills. Attendees also learn about cooperative businesses, and organize their own camp canteen as a cooperative.

For more information on Farmers Union’s youth program or to register for summer camp, go to www.ndfu.org and click on “youth and camps.” s

Youth from the NDFU camping program met with Gov. Jack Dalrymple during the proclamation signing event. Pictured from left to right: Christen Willer of Jamestown; Makenna VanLishout of Mott; Zebedee Willer of Jamestown; Gov. Dalrymple; Rebecca Willer of Jamestown; and Summer Staffer Ethan Mueller of Hillsboro.

Summer Staff HiredNDFU Camp Staff met for training and orientation in April. Summer employees include: Amanda Bitz, Lucas Brown, Forrest Carlson, Kellie Fleming, Chris Hoffert, Kyla Jensen, Kyle Knutson, RaeLyn Leier, Adam Liesener, Echo Locken, Adam Long, Mikaela Long, Ethan Mueller, Alyssa Steiner, Jasmine Stevens, Nick Stevens, Justin Undem, Lauren Vetter, Lexie Weber and Nathan Willer. Camp cook Marie Klein will be assisted by Evelyn Alt. David Undem is the caretaker.


Three members of the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) are from North Dakota and part of their duties include participating in the National Farmers Union convention. In March, Nicollette Bitz, RaeLyn Leier and Lexie Weber addressed the convention delegation. Here are their speeches:

BY NICOLLETTE BITZ, NYAC

“Diversity: It’s what brings us together.”

When I first heard that this was the theme for our Farmers Union All-States Camp this upcoming summer, my first thoughts were of the government class I’m taking at my high school in Napoleon, North Dakota. As a part of our course, we were asked to research one “problem” our government faces today – is there a limit to how much diversity our government can handle? Some people argued that there is no way the government can condense all of them into one, unified nation.

My argument was the opposite. We need that diversity. We need the different ideas and traditions and viewpoints so that we can continue to improve our nation. The more ideas that come in, the more options we have, meaning that we have the ability to not just choose between A and B, but choose the option that will truly be the best.

How does this relate to agriculture and Farmers Union? In the exact same way.

Diversity is needed to continue to transform our agricultural world into something our founding fathers couldn’t have imagined. We didn’t stop at the horse and plow, irrigation systems, or genetically modified organisms and we will continue to progress even further. How did we get to where we are today? Diversity. The diverse ideas, thoughts, and wants of past agriculturists gave them the passion and the drive to create methods that have reshaped our world.

My experiences with Farmers Union and Farmers Union Camp

BY RAELYN LEIER, 2015 NYAC

My name is RaeLyn Leier and I am currently serving on this year’s National Youth Advisory Council. I am from Fargo, and am going to school at North Dakota State University, pursuing a degree in political science with a minor in general agriculture. I have been involved with Farmers Union since I was in seventh grade and have fallen in love with the youth program ever since!

This past summer, I had the chance to go to All-States Camp, where we were elected to NYAC and it has been a wonderful experience thus far. One of the first things at All-States Camp that I had noticed was how different we all were but at the same time we all had way more than we thought in common. We all had come not only from different states, but different backgrounds, too. Yet we all had the same things in common: a love for agriculture and a love for Farmers Union. It was incredible to see and to learn about how others farmed in different regions of the country and what different challenges everyone had to face. We all came together to discuss and learn about others.

All-States was like a mirror

have shown me how truly beautiful and inspiring diversity is. My first experience of Farmers Union Camp came after the third grade. Farmers Union Camp is a place where kids are pushed to speak their mind, to act on their ideas and take turns in leadership roles. Farmers Union Camp is not just for athletes, smart kids, or farmers. Farmers Union Camp is for everyone. It’s a camp that embraces the differences and similarities of every camper. Because of camp, I’ve learned to accept people’s differences and take chances and opportunities I used to be afraid to reach for.

To me, diversity means potential. Potential to grow, improve, and surpass what has been before us. At All-States Camp in Bailey, Colorado, this past summer, a speaker, Matthew Eddy, an ag teacher and FFA advisor, said something that has continued to inspire me. “The greatest thing about potential is that it’s right in front of you - all you have to do is reach out and grab it.”

So, as you live your life, I encourage you to grab that potential. I encourage you to reach out to diversity and welcome it with open arms, because diversity is what truly brings us together. s

Speaking out at national convention

Nicollette Bitz and RaeLyn Leier worked at the National Farmers Union convention in Wichita, Kan.


BY LEXIE WEBER, 2015 NYAC

I am Lexie Weber and I grew up on a farm in New Rockford, North Dakota. I have been extremely involved in Farmers Union my entire life, starting with my family by attending the county and state conventions since I was in diapers, attending day classes before I was supposed to because my grandma helped the county youth director, family camp, summer camps, award trips, junior counseling, State Youth Advisory Council, and to where I am standing right now, as a member of the National Youth Advisory Council.

Farmers Union has allowed me to touch so many lives that I would not have been able to reach before. I have met such an array of people from the many opportunities I have been given; campers lives who I was able to impact during a week of camp, peers who I attended camp with - year after year - became some of my closest friends, working closely with Farmers Union staff members and politicians to whom I expressed my concerns of our state’s agriculture in Washington, D.C., this fall. Not only did this allow me to hopefully influence others lives, but also has made such a positive impact on mine. Impacted enough to influence my career path; I am now majoring in agriculture business in hopes to represent family farms across America at North Dakota State University. GO BISON!

Our base of the organization, education’s theme for 2015 is “Diversity: It is what we have in common.” If you take a moment

when it came to the National Farmers Union Fly-in that we attended in September. There were many different states represented and each one was looking to address an issue, but they all came together to work to solve the issues of other states, too, because they are part of Farmers Union. Everyone brings something to the table, whether it was at All-States Camp or at the fly-in. The values that I noticed the most were legislation, cooperation and education. You may have heard these a lot at this convention and if you aren’t familiar with them, they are actually part of the Farmers Union logo. Together these values put together a nearly unbreakable shape, the equilateral triangle. It is an equally balanced shape, just like its members in which every side, or every person helps put together a great organization.

Personally, since I grew up in Fargo, the only side of the Farmers Union triangle I had been exposed to was going to visit my grandparent’s farm south of Bismarck when I was a little kid. So for me, the education side of the triangle has impacted me a lot!

Legislation is my favorite side of the triangle since I am a political science major! Going to the fly-in was definitely something that I enjoyed a lot! It was definitely an event that solidified my career path and exemplified what I loved.

The final side of the triangle is cooperation. The College Conference on Cooperatives was what really brought this side of the triangle to life. We visited and listened to many different presenters who introduced new ideas and new discoveries for all of us! It was great to participate in a national conference with so many states represented. From all of these different programs, I have really gained a deeper understanding of what it means to be a member of Farmers Union and I could not be a more proud member. s

to look around the room you will see common diversities. Our individual differences are what make Farmers Union Camp such a unique and successful camp. There are children who have been raised on a farm; others have not rode in a tractor before. There are the athletes who sprint straight to the basketball courts to show off their moves, while some head to the swingset to talk to their peers. Some bring the best acts to our talent shows, while others are really good at identifying the problem to accomplish the team activity, and some make really strong connections with camp counselors.

All of these differences are okay, great even, because at Farmers Union Camp, we do not care if you are athletic, really intelligent, extremely outgoing, or even a farmer. We just want you to be you!

Farmers Union is my home away from home. Where I am allowed to embrace my diversity and just be me. No judgments are made, and I am able to laugh at myself...where you put the Facebook posts, tweets, and Insta pics away, well - maybe just for a little while.

I owe so much to this organization for all of the opportunities and networks of people I have been given, and hopefully during my duration of this position on the National Youth Advisory Council I am able to give something back. And with each day, I will continue to use the torch Farmers Union has given me in hopes to light the world. s

Lexie Weber worked at the National Farmers Union convention held March 14-17 in Wichita.Her speech focuses on how Farmers Union has helped shape her life and how diversity can strengthen Farmers Union.


NFU Opposes TPA, TPPThe Obama administration has

been pushing for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), or fast-track, from Congress in order to finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. TPA would allow the administration to negotiate TPP without any review or input from those elected to represent the interests of the American public.

TPP negotiations, which have taken place behind closed doors and with little input from Congress, should serve as a glimpse into the future, should TPA be granted. Several countries involved in the TPP negotiations are known currency manipulators, thus the reason for NFU’s concern. Currency manipulation played a significant role in creating the 2013 U.S.-Japan trade deficit of $80 billion, which resulted in the elimination of nearly 900,000 U.S. jobs. NFU believes all future trade agreements, including TPP, should contain provisions addressing currency manipulation.

Finally, while the agriculture sector generally fares well in trade agreements, NFU’s members are more concerned with the overall trade deficit, which reached $505 billion in 2014 - nearly 3 percent of GDP. National Farmers Union advocates for the prosperity of the nation’s economy and is therefore strongly opposed to TPA.

COOL Ruling Expected in May

In October, the World Trade Organization (WTO) found the United States’ implementation of the Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) law to be noncompliant with WTO rules; shortly afterward, the U.S. Trade Representative appealed the ruling. The WTO decision on the appeal is expected in May, and lawmakers have become increasingly fearful of

trade retaliations promised by Canada and Mexico. This fear has led to unwarranted, premature discussions about rescinding COOL.

At a subcommittee hearing in late March, NFU President Roger Johnson referenced a study done on COOL by C. Robert Taylor, Ph.D., that found COOL did not negatively impact Canadian packers and urged the committee to wait for the WTO ruling, as Canada and Mexico cannot retaliate if no damages are found. That same week, NFU submitted testimony urging Congress to reject the inclusion of any policy riders in the FY2016 Agriculture Appropriations bill that would weaken or rescind COOL or limit the rulemaking authority of the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Agency (GIPSA). While COOL has been a contentious issue between the U.S. and its neighbors, that has not been the case for Europe. In addition to COOL requirements for beef, the European Union (EU) recently expanded their mandatory labeling of fresh, chilled and frozen meat to include sheep, goats, pigs and poultry.

RFS Target Levels to Be Proposed June 1

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which requires that a minimum of 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel be blended into the U.S. transportation fuel supply by 2022, has been a major boost to the U.S. economy. The RFS saves American consumers $100 billion per year at the pump and has drastically reduced the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Thus far, the majority of renewable fuels used have been derived from corn-based ethanol, which has significantly increased the price of corn and other commodities. This process has proven extremely efficient, as a by-product of ethanol production are Distiller’s Dried Grains (DDGs), a feed source for the cattle and poultry industries.

The Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 aims to eliminate corn-derived ethanol as an option in reaching the RFS volume obligations. The bill would not only be a bad step for agriculture, but also a major setback to the environment and the ability of the U.S. to manage its carbon emissions. NFU urges Congress to reject this bill and continue to embrace the vision of a robust renewable fuels industry as a component of the nation’s overall energy portfolio.

On April 10, EPA announced it would be proposing the 2014-2016 RFS target levels on June 1, 2015, and have them finalized by Nov. 30, 2015, a positive step toward restoring certainty in the biofuels industry. NFU took the opportunity to urge EPA to stick to RFS statutory volume target levels as the proposed levels from November 2013 were unacceptably low. s


FOUNDING FARMERS RESTAURANTS

We love the seared, locked-in flavor that grilling provides. And as May is National BBQ month and folks will be firing up their grills to mark the start of the summer BBQ season, there’s no time like the present to talk about our favorite Founding Farmers grilling tips and yummy dish ideas.

For Best Results: Start with a clean, hot grill (i.e. heat grill with top closed for 10-15 minutes at 450 degrees) before placing food on the cooking grate. This method helps create a nice sear on the outside of meats, poultry, vegetables and the like, while retaining the tender, juicy, natural interior flavors.

Grilled to Perfection

For Best Flavor: Keep it simple. As grilling enhances food’s natural flavors, you don’t need much else to make them taste great. To maintain flavor (and nutritional value), keep seasonings and sauces to a minimum when grilling fresh foods. In most instances, adding a dash of kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper is all you need. *Note: when grilling meats, medium rare (i.e. pink center; browned/char marks on outside) typically provides the best flavor profile, but always check that the interior temperatures are above raw.

For Best Dishes: We love

it all … fresh vegetables from artichokes to zucchini, chicken, fish, burgers, pork (loin, chops, ribs, sausage), filets of beef, short ribs, and other succulent cuts of meat, even grilled pizzas and ciabatta bread for delicious dips and spreads!

Last, but not least, a good rule of thumb when grilling is to group like items together (i.e. meats with meats, vegetables with vegetables), so they not only cook evenly over your chosen section of the grill, but also so flavors don’t meld while cooking if that’s not your serving intention. s

Founding Farmers sliced strip steak

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FOR SALETwo 8’ 9350 JD grain drills with double hitch and grass seeders, front roller seed-weeder, always shedded. 327-4261, Alvin Mertz, Dawson.FOR SALE1971 JD 4400 self-propelled combine, 1.945 actual hrs., always shedded, 14’ JD header with newer 9’ Sund pickup, 100 hrs. on new cylinder bars, concave, feeder chain, rear tires and chopper blades, 6 cyl. GM gas engine, cab with blower, good condition; 1972 JD 800 self-propelled swather, good condition, always shedded, slant 6 Chrysler engine, never cut hay. 838-5014, Don Eliason, Minot. FOR SALEMisc. parts for N6 or N7 Gleaner combine - filters, belts, sickle sections and sickle guards; MacDon 3600 Prairie Star Model, pull-type swather; Cenex 2,200 bu. grain bin, excellent shape, to be moved; truck mounted drill fill auger. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.FOR SALE2 – 45 degree bin unloading 8” power-heads, 1 grain handler, 1 twister, $750 ea., less motor; Tough-T grain bin unload doors, $75 ea., 72” Landpride finishing mower, 3 pt., 540 pto., $1,200; 40’, 10” Concord air seeder, tillage unit only, 3 section, $6,500. 542-3345 or 208-0516, Daryl Klein, Balta.FOR SALE1972 GMC Astro, 350 Detroit, 13 spd., 20’ Frontier box, headlift hoist, best offer; an-tique header box with steel wheel trailer; 590 JD swather, 30’, stored inside, $500. 983-4445, John Flemmer, Golden Valley.FOR SALENew Holland 853 round baler, always shedded, 200 bales on apron chains, 540 rpm., excellent condition, $4,000; 20’ International Vibrashank cultivator, $400. 848-2712, Dennis Lindberg, Stanley.FOR SALEIHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock pick-er; h.d. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ h.d. V packer; 5 bottom packer w/hitch; 8 steel grain bins w/steel floor, 1,000-12,400 bu.; Peterson dual rims, 18.4-34 to 232.1-30; 11’ wide push-all hay basket for DuAl loader; push-off hay basket for DuAl loader; Versatile 8”x50’ pto. auger; Feretl 6 “x36’ electric auger. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.FOR SALE24’ cultivator with drag, tires, hoses and connections good, worked good when last used, pictures available, $350. 789-1327, Tracie Noyes, Finley.

FOR SALEPair of 20.8x42 tractor rims and mounting hardware for duals or triples; hoist of 8’ pickup box with pto. lift pump; 1 ton truck hoist with pump. 370-8354, Carl Jacobsen, Rocklake.FOR SALE2096 IH w/1140 loader; 4020 JD, 228 loader; Super M w/FII loader; creep feeder; salt feeders; Powder River calf table; Vemeer G baler; bale carrier; pole barns; fence posts (300); cattle chute w/17 panels. 824-2202, Oscar Klein, Mott.FOR SALEInternational 620 grain drill, 12’ grass seeder and transport wheels; JD mower for parts. 673-6432, Jim Beaty, Baldwin.FOR SALE2013 45’ Summers Super Coulter Plus with harrows and rolling baskets, like new, used on 300 acres. 367-3974 (ask for Nic), Richard Wilhelmi, Nekoma.FOR SALE2013 JD K754, all wheel steer, diesel engine, 60” high capacity mower deck. 486-3456, James Kleven, Medina.FOR SALEDegelman rotary rock picker, ground drive, $750; Degelman 3 pt. rock nabber, $500; Melroe 5 bottom trip beam plow with packer, $500. 862-3285 or 898-8446, Alan Loen, Parshall.FOR SALEC11A Haybuster grinder, needs repair work but good for parts; 20’ Rowse dump rake. 465-3550, Kenneth Seehafer, Drake.FOR SALEBrandt 4500 grain vac, low use, $7,500. 862-3285 or 898-8446, Alan Loen, Parshall.FOR SALE216 Melroe Spray Coupe, cab, 50’ booms, electric lifts, etc. 528-4222 evenings, Alvin Haugen, Alamo.FOR SALE1996 9600 JD combine, 930R head w/finger reel, 2005 914 pickup head, 224 sunflower head, 2013 - 36’ tricycle style header trailer w/lights, $55,000; 1460 IH combine, Case IH 1010 head w/finger reel, 810 pickup head, $10,000; 8640 JD tractor w/ez-steer and 2002 Summers 1,500 gal., 100’ boom sprayer, $40,000; 895 Versatile tractor, $22,500; 2011 Westfield 8”x36’ auger, $2,500; 10”x71’ auger, $8,600; hyd. drag auger, $500; 1,000 gal. NH3 tanks. 764-6410, Casey Lund, Killdeer. FOR SALE1980 Vermeer round baler, Model 605G, $1,200. 477-6985, Gary Haas, St. John.FOR SALETonnuti V20 hay rake, like new, with kicker wheels and wind guards, rake teeth show very little wear. 263-1427, Terry Keller, Bantry.FOR SALE1958 Dodge truck box and hoist, 318 engine, runs good, $1,500; 1978 7580 AC 4 WD, 3 hyd., pto., 18.4 - 38 tires, 6,535 hrs., $12,000; Gehl 1000 chopper, 30” head, 2 row, 14’ Richardton dump box. 680-2144, Michael Bunn, Sheldon.FOR SALEWesteel fertilizer box, two 7.00 x 15 tires, 8 ply. 679-2135, Terry Kohler, Benedict.

FOR SALEDMI 4250 anhydrous applicator, 37’; 50 cement blocks; 10”x60’ Mayrath auger with swing out hopper. 945-2379, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.FOR SALE12’ Kirschmann press drill; 3 & 4 bottom Int. plow, packer & pony drills; 1 - 2 row Int. corn planter; 1 - 2 row Int. cultivator. 597-3730, [email protected], Larry Nagel, Shields.FOR SALE1972 Freightliner truck and an alloy hopper bottom. 763-6210, J Carlson, Cleveland.FOR SALEFlexiCoil packer, 8’ wide, made in Canada, like new condition; Melroe #903 plow, 6 bottom, 16”, heavy duty with reset mechanism. 527-2656, Esther Kuehn, Mott.FOR SALEMDS attach. for tractors, payloaders, skid-steers, telehandlers; Rockbadgers or skid-steers; 7’, 8’, 8.5’, 9’, 10’ scoops w/skid-steer mounts, Euro-mounts, JD mounts, CIH mounts, Farmhand mounts, etc. w/grapples to fit or retro-fit; HD 8’ skid-steer manure fork w/grapple; heavy-duty 10’ skid-steer snow-pusher; heavy-duty MDS 7’ or 8’ rock/brush/scrap bucket w/grapple (skid-steer mounts); MDS 5,200 lb. pallet fork for JD 740 classic-tach; MDS Shur-lock quick-tach scoop mounting system for JD loaders (ie. 146, 148, 158, 168, 280, etc.); MDS Euro-Global attachment changer w/skid-steer hookup; many other MDS attachments available; new Koyker 7’ quick-tach scoop; new Koyker 545 FWA loader w/ 8’ scoop & grapple, mounts available; JD 146 and 148 loaders w/mounts; used skid-steer scoops, F-11 & F-10 loaders & loader parts. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.FOR SALE1987 Cat Challenger 65, 8,510 hrs., 36” tracks 40%, $23,000. 266-5673 or 351-1403, Bryan Knutt, Rocklake.FOR SALE40’ Concord air-seeder, $8,000; 750 gal. fertilizer tank on trailer with ground drive pump & hyd. agitating pump, $1,000; Concord hyd. soil probe, $750; JD rotary hoe, $500; 21’ JD drill, $500; 24’ JD drill $500; 1978 Versatile 400 self-propelled windrower, $1,500; complete straw spreader for JD 8820 combine, $250; 30’ 3 pt. anhydrous applicator, $500; 45’ pull-type anhydrous applicator, $500; 4 wheel windrower transport for self- propelled windrower, $250; Velmar 160 granular applicator with cover crop seed roller, $500; 750 gal. square fuel tank, $750; 65’ x 8” Federal pto. grain auger, $600; set of 6 front end weights with bracket to fit JD 30 or 40 Series tractors, $750; 45’ rod weeder to mount on tool bar with 3 hyd. motors, $750; new 9’ JD sickle bar with guards and sickle, will fit 350 or 450 JD mower, $500. 373-5480, Donald Jorissen, Valley City.FOR SALE205 Massey Ferguson diesel tractor with 3 pt. finish mower, good condition, in running order, shedded, $3,750. 663-5978, G. Schaner, Bismarck.


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FOR SALE1989 Mercury Marquis; 1985 F350 Ford dually, diesel. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

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FOR SALE1994 GMC 3500 dually with 9’ flat bed and 5th wheel hitch, excellent shape. 290-4774, George Sykora, Dickinson.FOR SALE1965 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, 16’ steel box and hoist, hyd. drill fill is complete, excellent condition, $3,600. 848-2712, Dennis Lindberg, Stanley.FOR SALE1989 Ford Mercury, 4 dr., good tires, needs a good tune-up, otherwise good condition. 528-4222 evenings, Alvin Haugen, Alamo.FOR SALESouthwind motorhome, hardly used, go anywhere, self-contained w/generator, lots of extras. 218-699-3318, Gerald Suhr, Laporte, MN.FOR SALE1947 Plymouth rat rod on 1988 Chevy - motor V6 and frame, you finish, $1,800; 1956 Hudson, V8, not stuck, is all there, $1,800; car hauler, 17’ tilt bed, 4 ton winch w/remote, good tires, $2,250; 1979 Mazda RX7, good glass, tires, straight body, did run, $900; Classic 72 Ford F100 pickup, straight body, have parts truck (free), $900; 1973 Dodge motor home, low miles, $2,800; cash sales only. 834-2214, Glynn Thompson, Fortuna.WANTED2010 - 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 450 ATV. 945-2379, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.

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FOR SALEYearling and 2 yr. old Black Angus bulls. 228-3834, Bruce Knudson, Bottineau.WANTEDDraft horses, broke or unbroke. 226-3412, Lavern Frankfurth, Bismarck.

FOR SALE2007 Model 102 JD riding lawn mower, 5 spd., 42” cut, approx. 192 hrs., always shedded, $1,000. 848-2712, Dennis Lindberg, Stanley.FOR SALEHome loomed rugs of any color; Resistol Triple X hat, Beaver dark color, size 7 3/8, like new; CP exercise bike; Old Style beer brand bar sign; Dell printer; portable basketball hoop on wheels. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.FOR SALEStudebaker hood for a 1949-1953 truck, off white - eggshell color, original hood ornament and name plate. 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike Ryan, Stanley.FOR SALEBrand new, still in box, sheet rock jack; 8’ box cover, came off 2008 F150. 290-4774, George Sykora, Dickinson.FOR SALEHorse collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35’-50’ long; used tires - 6 Bridgestone, 245-75-R16; 4 - 225-60-R16 M&S; 4 used Firestone P265-70-R16 M&S; 3 Michelin P225-60-R16 M&S; 4 Hercules Ultra 215-70-R15; 2 Co-op Ready Grip G78-15 MS studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 Firestone L78-15 studded; 2 P25-75 R15 Cooper Weath-ermaster studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 P125-75 R15 Goodyear studded on Ford wheels; 2 P215-75 R15 Sears Snow Handlers; small cement mixer. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.FOR SALEAntique 1940s drum table, round with leather top, curved legs, Lion’s claw feet, Lion’s head pulls in drawers and doors: Stever radio, tube type, record player, must see, $650; 2 authentic handmade Ballady dance costumes - 1 is royal blue, trimmed in gold, 1 is gold trimmed in gold, original cost $250 ea., will sell for $125 ea. 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Rose LaRocco Ryan, Stanley.FOR SALETwo 23.L1.30 tractor tire with rims and chloride; Two new tires for 3-wheeler, 25.12.9. 240-5524 or 459-2413, Gary Beckedahl, Sherwood.FOR SALE300 gallon fuel barrel with stand and hose, $325. 252-6415, Allen Huber, Jamestown.FOR SALEKayot 24’ pontoon boat, 85 hp. Force motor, completely rebuilt 3 yrs. ago, new deck - carpet, lights, new canopy, new tires, used 3 times, can no longer use it, reasonable price. 225-3435 or 260-0015, Arthur Wolfe, Dickinson.FOR SALEAntiques - Homco 4 hp. riding lawn mower; JD Model H Series ground driven manure spreader, wood box; Horse drawn potato hiller; homemade 6’x8’ horse drawn sled; horse drawn dirt scoop, very good; 3 new white steel, 10’x8’ garage doors. 945-2379, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.FOR SALECement mixer, average size V-belt electric drive; 2 older grain cleaning mills. 597-3730, [email protected], Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE28’ 7200 hoe drill; 14’ 7200 hoe drill for parts; TR70 & TR85 New Holland combines and headers; Donahue trailer; 20’ pull-type swather. 228-3834, Bruce Knudson, Bottineau.FOR SALE1963 Chev. 2 ton truck, 292 6 cyl. engine, 8:25 tires, 15 1/2’ box, 13 ton Perfection hoist, engine and tires good, also have self-closing silage endgate for this truck, $1,200 obo. (cash). 843-7849, Jerry Maier, New Salem. FOR SALE1974 twin screw IHC truck, 19’ steel box, twin cyl. hoist, runs good; New Idea auto baler, hydraulic pickup, it’s baled 2,200 bales, makes 1,500 lb. bales, like new; lots of old horse machinery. 733-2375, Wilfred Kunze, Dazey.FOR SALEModel 8500, 45’ IHC air drill, motor drive, nice shape, $6,500; Set - 30’ Morris M-10 disc drills, $675; 22’ IHC bean header with Sund pkup., $400; 4 new 1/2 hp., 3 ph. electric motors, still in box, $30 ea.; industrial vertical coring machine w/ self-contained Ford motor, for drilling 6” and 12” holes. 447-2467 or 226-4798. Russell Makeeff, Mercer.FOR SALE2 brand new tires, 16.9-30 6 ply Good-year tires, have never been mounted, $500, contact for pictures or info. 663-3145, J. Bauer, Fort Rice.WANTED806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; John Deere 5010, 5020, 6030; MM 1350, 1355; others also, running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.WANTEDUsable threshing machine with belts. 983-4445, John Flemmer, Golden Valley.WANTEDA light 16’ double disk in good condition, prefer Krause or John Deere. 983-4560, Roger Boehler. Golden Valley.WANTEDRear tractor weights, 75-100 lbs. ea., 15” diameter; rim for 400x8 tire w/1” round shaft, for a tiller. 928-753-8925, Arnold Seibel, Harvey.WANTEDMcCormick Farmall Model C. 398-3148, Albert Wood, Devils Lake.WANTED1947-50 JD Model A with narrow front, with electric start, must be in good condition and runable. 528-4222 evenings, Alvin Haugen, Alamo.WANTED1014 Hesston hay conditioner. 326-4390, Greg Kueber, Aneta.WANTEDHopper topper to fit 1680 CIH; extensions to fit CIH 5700 chisel plow. 266-5673 or 351-1403, Bryan Knutt, Rocklake.


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FOR SALECommercial property, large shop, school building and all of block 9, Alamo, ND, $500,000. 570-4660, Rockey Hewson, Bismarck.

FOR SALE2-25 hp. U.S. electric motors, 3 phase, 1,800 rpm, $675; 30 hp., U.S. electric motor, 3 phase, 1,800 rpm, $750; 20 hp. U.S. electric motor, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, $550; GX 390 Honda 13 hp. gas motor, like new, $475; 11 hp. B&S gas motor, used about 11 hrs., $375; 1949 IHC 1 1/2 tn. truck w/good 130 bu. box, stored inside, ran when parked. 447-2467 or 226-4798. Russell Makeeff, Mercer.FOR SALEPoulon riding mower, 38”, 5 spd., 15.5 hp., stored in Harvey, $500 obo. 928-753-8925 evenings, Arnold Seibel, Harvey.FOR SALE1,000 gal. fuel tank. 763-6210, J Carlson, Cleveland.

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FOR SALEBayliner Capri, Model 1950, i/o - 5.0 L V8, SS prop, Bimini top-fully enclosable boat cover with windows, new fitted boat cover, excellent condition. 256-3294 or 370-1623, Ken Myhre or Russ, Langdon.FOR SALECraftsman 10” radial arm saw; Gould shallow well pump; sump pumps ranging from 1/3 hp. to 3/4 hp. 448-2884, Roger Boyko, Ruso.GIVE AWAY6 yr. old neutered Australian Shepherd, good herding instincts, former rescue dog, not good with kids or families, needs a farm home and room to run. 218-303-6419, Joseph Gerlach, Moorhead.WANTEDCream separator owners manuals; “Harvey Bernard” wooden silhouette wall hangings. 326-4390, Greg Kueber, Aneta.

WANTEDHorse drawn machinery. 226-3412, Lavern Frankfurth, Bismarck.WANTEDPrairie dog hunters to come and hunt on my land, make reservations now. 597-3730 or [email protected], Larry Nagel, Shields. WANTEDOld advertising signs, gas pumps, metal oil cans, jugs, crocks, clocks or thermometers with advertising, road signs, traps, shell boxes, guns, tokens, marbles, anvils, pop or medicine bottles, coffee cans, ND pottery, carnival glass. 220-5746 or 258-0420, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

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Message fromthe PresidentBY NDFU PRESIDENT MARK WATNE

Democracy is alive in North Dakota. Your organization was able to make a strong case to the Legislature and the Governor on our opposition to SB 2351, which allows swine and dairy corporations to farm in North Dakota and own 640 acres of land per operation. We were unsuccessful in defeating the bill as it appeared to be predetermined to pass even before hearings.

This is where our democracy comes to play. We have a chance to refer this law if we can get the necessary signatures before June 18. If we do not refer the law, it will go into effect on Aug. 1 of this year. Our polling shows that 75 percent of North Dakotans do not want corporation farming in our state. Eighty-six percent also believe land should be owned by families living near the community where the land is located.

Your Board of Governors unanimously voted to refer this bill. It is a core principle of our organization and they felt it our responsibility to not only refer the bill, but also defeat it once it is on the ballot during the June 2016 primary.

I am encouraging you as a

member to seek out folks carrying the petitions so you can sign this referral effort. They will be traveling the state in each county. Call our office or contact your county officers, as they will know the closest person to you that has a petition. Getting signatures is not easy and we all need to pull together to accomplish this task. If you are aware of an event with a large group of people (25 or more), please let us know so we can get petition carriers there.

I was recently in Rome working for avenues to achieve food security to feed the world and was able to meet with Cardinal Turkson of the Secretary of State’s office of the Vatican, along with a number of other farm organizations. There were two telling quotes from this meeting that reinforce our commitment to family farm agriculture. The first, “Family farms are the best tool to feed the world and these family farms are being challenged to survive in developed countries (the First World countries),” said Monsignor Wells. The second, “Without helping and supporting the human family, we are not serving a greater purpose,” also said by Monsignor Wells.

This is important to share because others recognize my great concern that SB 2351 will begin a process of fully opening up our Corporate Farming Law to the detriment of family farms. Before the vote, many said this should not go beyond dairy and swine. After the vote, some of the sponsors of the bill indicated we should go all the way and get rid of our Corporate Farming Law.

Family farms are the best avenues for food production. The value of family farms to rural communities cannot be overstated. Communities thrive when there is an engaged critical mass of citizens invested in the future of a community through schools, churches, businesses and infrastructure. Those who try to undermine the family farm are not interested in the value family farmers and ranchers bring to communities and the state of North Dakota.

Let’s not let a minority of North Dakota citizens undermine what has made our state one of the top producers of a long list of commodities and a major contributor of food for the world. Take the time to sign a petition and be prepared to defeat this new law. s

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