August UF 2015

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In this issue:

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International trip to Italy

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Fine art and gifts

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Summer fun!

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President’s message

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EDITOR: Anne Denholm 800-366-8331 • www.ndfu.org adenholm@ndfu.org POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: NDFU, PO Box 2136, Jamestown, ND 58402-2136 Copies mailed this issue: 35,134 • USPS 016-211

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Mark Watne Vice President: Bob Kuylen Secretary: Ellen Linderman Treasurer: Terry Borstad Wes Niederman Jr.; Shane Sickler; Dennis Stromme; Jim Teigen; Ronda Throener

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State qualifies petition signatures Secretary of State Al Jaeger made it official on July 21 that North Dakota Farmers Union succeeded in submitting the necessary qualified signatures to refer SB 2351.

The farm organization turned in 21,122 signatures on June 16 to refer the law, which exempts corporations from complying with the state’s Corporate Farming Law and allows them to own farmland for dairy and swine operations.

The submitted petitions contained 19,354 valid signatures which was greater than the 13,452 signatures required.

NDFU President Mark Watne said, “This is great news. The majority of North Dakotans believe that farmland ownership and agricultural production is best left in the hands of family farmers and ranchers, not corporations.

“We worked hard to gather the signatures and I’m glad our petition was approved. This is the first step in the referral process… we’re moving forward.”

NDFU needed to submit enough qualified signatures to stop the law from taking effect Aug. 1. Voters will see the referendum language on the June 2016 ballot. s

On Wednesday, July 22, patrons from across the state were treated to a free pancake breakfast, ice cream and a chance to win prizes during “Co-op Day” at the State Fair in Minot.

The KX/Co-op Day is an annual event sponsored by KXMC-TV in Minot and the North Dakota Coordinating Council

for Cooperatives, a group of cooperative associations that joined together to collectively promote and educate people about cooperatives.

KX/Co-op Day began at 7:30 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast served by volunteers.

During the day, different cooperatives set up displays to share information about co-op

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Celebrating Co-ops at State Fair products and services. Visitors had the chance to play games, win prizes, and register to win door prizes donated by participating cooperatives.

From 2–3:30 p.m., cooperative volunteers served free ice cream cones to fairgoers as another way of showing gratitude to customers and patrons for their support. s

It was Co-op Day at the State Fair on Wednesday, July 22. People stopped by for a free pancake breakfast in the morning, visited the co-op tent and enjoyed an ice cream treat in the afternoon. The event was sponsored by the North Dakota Coordinating Council for Cooperatives. Board of Directors and staff helped serve and prepare the food.

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WFO General Assembly held in Italy

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

Watne said farmers around the globe North Dakota was well have a tremendous represented at the World responsibility. “Our task, Farmers Organisation (WFO) as farmers, is to be General Assembly on June able to produce enough 24-27 at the Politecnico of quality and safe food Milan, Italy. at reasonable prices, North Dakota Farmers so every nation can Union (NDFU) President Mark achieve food security.

Watne and members Robert In order to do that, and Sue Carlson participated agricultural production in the global summit that must increase by 60 addressed sustainable percent globally to feed agriculture, precision farming, Farmers Union sent a delegation team to Italy in order to discuss agricultural issues at a symposium and at the WFO the projected 9.2 billion agriculture contracts and General Assembly. Pictured from left to right: David Velde, people that will inhabit credit issues in ranching and NFU; Alan Merrill, Montana; Darin Von Ruden, Wisconsin; the earth by 2050.”

Doug Peterson, MInnesota; and Mark Watne, North Dakota. farming.

One of the Other Farmers Union the surrounding environment. There critical factors for increasing leaders traveled to the meeting as is incredible opportunity to protect food production, according to the well, including David Velde from soil health, water quality, and declaration, is reasonable farm gate National Farmers Union; Alan reduce greenhouse gas emissions prices. “Farmers are most often Merrill, Montana; Darin Von Ruden, while at the same time increasing price takers with little bargaining Wisconsin; and Doug Peterson, yields while potentially decreasing power… Without strong farm gate Minnesota. input costs.” prices and a fair remuneration Watne led a discussion on the Watne also helped pass a for what we produce, there is smart use of nutrients for soils, a declaration on feeding the planet no attractiveness, no renewable solution he notes is both essential and growing energy from a farmer’s energy, no food security and no to agricultural sustainability and perspective. development in poor rural areas.” beneficial to both farmers and the He said, “Farmers Union Watne said farmer-owned environment. had good success and influence cooperatives are mentioned “New nutrient management in drafting the declaration. The throughout the document as a systems have the potential to document addresses challenges tool to take advantage of market enhance the sustainability of our that farmers everywhere face – opportunities and create new agricultural and environmental access to markets, fair prices, growth opportunities and incentives systems,” said Watne. “When climate change and other for farmers. The document also farmers utilize precision nutrient challenges, and what needs to emphasizes the role farmers play applications, they have the ability to happen to be able to feed the world in improving natural resources, benefit both their own operation and and produce energy.”

Former WFO President Robert Carlson addresses the audience.

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Sue Carlson of Jamestown receives a gift for her years of service from the new WFO president, Evelyn Nguleka.

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increasing biodiversity and protecting wildlife and natural amenities.

The document now will be made available to the United Nations and Expo Milano 2015, a universal exhibition focused on guaranteeing healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the planet and its equilibrium.

Robert Carlson, former NDFU president and first president of the WFO, also addressed the WFO assembly on gaining more access to finance and helping younger farmers.

“The social aspect of aging farmers is a worldwide issue that we need to solve. About 70 percent of farmers will retire over the next 20 years. The average age of farmers is over 55 years in America

and in Africa. Many young people are unwilling to accept the low income and financial risk usually involved in farming. At a minimum, they need risk management tools to help them maintain a working farm and a healthy family life. Farmers in developing countries generally lack opportunity for crop insurance and futures markets. Contract farming may be available, but the terms need to be studied carefully.”

He added, “Unfortunately, agricultural insurance is mostly limited to farmers in developed countries. In fact, about 65 percent of the total worldwide agricultural insurance premium is written in Canada and the United States.

It is vital for governments and the private sector to improve risk management tools to improve farm

investment and income.”

Sue Carlson has chaired the WFO Women’s Committee for a number of years and gave a “Year in Review” report and announced her retirement as facilitator. The new WFO President, Evelyn Nguleka, presented her with a parting award.

Sue said, “I’ve been honored to serve as the founding facilitator of this committee since June 2012.

Over the years, I’ve been able to build relationships with some extremely special people from every corner of the earth. I’ve loved working with and representing women farmers throughout the world and have been able to live out that passion for the last 12 years.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to have served.” s

Vatican official endorses agriculture One of the Catholic Church’s most influential leaders is throwing his weight behind a publication affirming the “vocation to agriculture.”

Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, announced his support at an international gathering Cardinal Peter Turkson has acknowledged the of farm leaders in Milan, importance of food production as a social Italy, on June 27. responsibility.

National Farmers Union has been a key supporter. Farmers Union presidents from four Midwestern states, including North Dakota’s Mark Watne, were part of the delegation to Italy.

Watne said, “The cardinal’s announcement reinforces our efforts to draw attention to food production as a social responsibility. Having the Vatican support will only of Farmers Union Enterprises and strengthen its credibility.” the Minnesota Farmers Union, The Milan symposium was was a featured speaker at the part of a broader initiative. The June symposium. The conference June event was preceded by a focused on Pope Francis’ econational symposium, which was encyclical and how it relates held in November 2014 in St. to contemporary challenges in Paul, Minn. agriculture and food production.

Doug Peterson, the president “This was a wonderful Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

opportunity to examine the crossroads of faith, food production and the environment and to look for better ways to ensure nutrition for the world’s people while managing our environmental footprint,” said Peterson.

Other leaders attended as well, including the Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden, Montana Farmers Union President Alan Merrill and James Ennis, the Executive Director of Catholic Rural Life.

Cardinal Turkson said he was “delighted” that the publication was moving forward and underscored its importance.

“It aims to affirm the dignity of the farmer and agricultural leader and it wants to encourage their commitments to the common good of all, including care of the earth,” he said.

“The Vocation of the Agricultural Leader” will be released later this year, and will provide practical ways for food and ag leaders to apply their faith to their work. The initiative is also being supported

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A buzz about bees

Concerns about bee regulations discussed

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

Beekeepers look across the yellow fields of canola and see a land of opportunity. In Cavalier County, farmers and landowners see a completely different picture.

To help bridge the relationship between farmers, landowners and beekeepers, a special “Bee Summit” was held on Tuesday, July 7, at the Langdon Research Extension Center with Agricultural Commissioner Doug Goehring as host.

The meeting helped address many concerns from area residents and producers, as well as hearing from conscientious beekeepers.

Goehring introduced the State Bee Inspector Samantha Brunner and Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine. He also acknowledged the recent problems at the state level with follow-up and communication.

“If we fall short, I want you to call me,” said Goehring. “We are serious about fixing what’s been broken in the past. I apologize for how some situations were mishandled but I do think the new law will help. We want to make sure the rules are enforced.”

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production and a 35 percent increase in the number of licensed beekeepers.

North Dakota Beekeepers Association President Bonnie Woodworth speculated that the increased numbers may be attributed to the drought in California. She said that beekeepers struggle to find areas to keep the bees alive. There are a lot of out-of-state beekeepers who drop off the bees and use North Dakota as a holding area.

Landowners are concerned about hives being placed illegally and unregistered on private land.

One concerned citizen said that she cannot go outside and work in her garden without being swarmed and she said the local bulk fuel drivers refuse to deliver to her yard because of the bees.

Kristie Sundeen, a farmer from Cavalier County, was very vocal about liability on bee stings and absentee beekeepers. “Canola, as a forage, can handle a lot of bees but people can’t. We don’t need any more bees moving into this area,” she said.

Bees like canola as a food source and help pollinate canola, making it an ideal relationship.

The high concentration of canola fields in Cavalier County make it an perfect spot to place bee hives.

Brunner acknowledged that there have been issues with building positive relationships between beekeepers, landowners and farmers. “We are making changes and we need to educate the public on what laws should be followed and what to do if there are problems,” she said.

Goehring concluded, “There is a lot of tension up here. There are many concerns. We will be moving forward.”

North Dakota went from having 182 licensed beekeepers in 2010 to 246 this year. According to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, honey production in the state is an $84 million industry.

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North Dakota Farmers Union helped sponsor the state FFA convention and the participants for the AgriScience Fair. Staff member Amanda Martin (pictured in front at left) and Farmers Union Insurance sponsor Dennie Stratton (at far right) attended and worked with youth. Over 1,300 FFA members participated in the events.

Stark County Farmers Union held a summer picnic in July and youth enjoyed the free ice cream served!

Campers Kinsey Zuroff of Hebron and Drew Eikamp of Lemmon, S.D., talked with News & Views host Joel Heitkamp during a radio broadcast from the Heart Butte summer camp site.

Morton County Farmers Union provided free ice cream during the Friends and Neighbors Day on July 16 held at the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory in Mandan. Ron and Diane Peltz volunteered during the day.

Cass County Farmers Union and Farmers Union Insurance agents sponsored a special event in July with tailgating before a Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball game. Nearly 150 people attended the event and enjoyed hotdogs, great service and a fun game!

NDFU staffer Jessica Haak (right) congratulates fellow staffer Chelsey Thronson (left) on graduating from the Center for Technology and Business Women’s Leadership Program.

These three ladies served on the National Youth Advisory Council for 2014-15 and completed their duties at All-States Leadership Camp in June. RaeLyn Leier, Lexie Weber and Nicollette Bitz dressed up to celebrate during a camp theme night.

Richland County President Doug Mahler presented a $500 check from the NDFU Community Stewards program to Carie Barnes County Farmers Union sponsored a bus trip to the oil fields in July and Illies of the Lidgerwood Parks Board to invited members from Dakota Plains Co-op and Arrowwood Prairie Co-op to attend help support the Hops and Brats event. as well as county members. Over 50 people participated .

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Finding a treasure –

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

Amy Jo and David Paukert of Michigan opened Heritage Arts Gallery and Gifts 15 years ago. Over 50 artists from around the state sell their wares through the store.

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It’s not very often that you can have a unique shopping experience in a town of 291, but that’s just what Michigan, N.D., offers visitors.

David and Amy Jo Paukert have owned and operated “Heritage Arts Gallery and Gifts” for the last 15 years.

The store represents the work of over 50 North Dakota artists, authors and musicians. Items include paintings, photography, pottery, wood sculpture, textile art, jewelry and more. The store is located on Highway 2 West on the frontage road in Michigan.

David explained, “We are very proud of our gallery.

It represents many fine artists and supports our North Dakota heritage. It makes us proud to have a store that carries this kind of quality products. When we first started, we had about 26 artists who participated. It’s pretty neat to see how far we’ve come. Many of our urban customers have made it a point to come back to Michigan to check out our inventory. They keep on

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– unique art and gift gallery in Michigan supporting us even though we are in a small town.”

Amy Jo added, “It is also very advantageous to be right on Highway 2. Our location is ideal for travelers.“ David said, “One of the best parts about running Heritage Arts Gallery is the chance to meet people from all over the country as well as the world. It’s amazing to look through our guestbook and see all the people from different states and countries that have stopped at our little shop in Michigan.”

The Paukerts have also found that living in a small community like Michigan has provided them with an opportunity to open a business that would not have been feasible for them in a larger town or city. The couple counts on volunteers and artists to help keep the business going.

Amy Jo said, “We share work responsibilities. I am the bookkeeper and help with the displays and inventory, but we have volunteers that come in to work during store hours.”

In 2004, the store was recognized for sustaining an innovative business operation for “Renewing the Countryside” from the state of North Dakota.

This fall, the store will be starting something new.

“We have decided to shift gears a little,” said David.

“Next year, we will keep the store open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and again from Thanksgiving through New Years. The rest of the time, we will move from the retail side and make it an art studio. We will start offering classes from a variety of artists. Possible classes may include painting, drawing, fiber arts, threedimensional art, jewelry making and more. A calendar will be created so that people can sign-up for various classes cimilar to an adult education program. We’re really excited to open this new venture. The uniqueness of the shop keeps customers coming back and we’ve been hearing from the community that the studio classes are wanted.”

For more, go to the Heritage Arts Facebook page.s

The store carries a wide variety of handmade items from over 50 North Dakota artists including prints, frames, clothing, carvings, pottery and accessories located on Highway 2 in MIchigan, N.D.

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The Barn Quilt Trail

Nelson County features 42 quilt signs

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

the northern tier of our county established. Now, we are Driving along the country branching out to the southern roads in Nelson County, part of the county.” visitors can’t help but notice There are now quilt signs some colorful signs along in Michigan, Petersburg, the roadside that look like Lakota, Whitman, Kloten, quilt squares.

Aneta and Stump Lake Village.

The designs are painted Every barn or building on on an 8’ x 8’ or 4’ x 4’ piece the trail has a different quilt of plywood. The signs hang block, and the patterns and on barns or agricultural colors have been chosen by buildings, businesses, the owners. For example, garages or houses. They Daws completed the “Star of make up what is called a Sylvia Daws and Maria Vasichek help coordinate the the East” quilt block (pictured “quilt trail.”

Nelson County Barn Quilt tour. above) in honor of a friend who To date, there are 42 barn loved the color purple and who of ladies who quilt and craft in this quilts that can be viewed on a passed away from cancer. area so we just held a meeting and self-guided trail in Nelson County. It “Everyone is responsible for got it going.” started back in 2012. building their own sign. We have The first 14 signs were hung in One of the trail coordinators, put together some guidelines. There October 2012. Special promotional Sylvia Daws, explained, “My sister are a lot of resources out there to weekends helped bring visitors to lives in Iowa and they have a very help you choose a quilt pattern or the area for shopping and to view established trail. I brought the idea you can make up your own. We the signs. back to Michigan and thought we recommend using vivid colors and Vasichek said, “The community could do it here.” quality paint. We know what works,” has really gotten behind this project When Maria Vasichek heard added Daws. and we’ve seen it grow each year. about the idea, she got involved right away. She said, “We have a lot 10

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NORTHERN TIER OF NELSON COUNTY – BARN QUILT LOCATIONS

“Prairie Isle Star” was created by Helen Corlew at 12301 Hwy. 2 W., east of Petersburg.

The Michigan Area Ambulance team put together this “Star of Life” quilt sign at 117 Broadway in Michigan, N.D.

View this quilt at “3rd Base” and the American Legion on Main Street in Lakota. Ed Pawlikowski painted it.

Both Daws and Vasichek continue to coordinate the program.

They take care of updating the maps, printing brochures and distributing information about the quilt trail.

Daws added, “Our mission is to promote agritourism and promote areas of interest in Nelson County.

We want to add to the beauty of the countryside and give joy to visitors by displaying painted barn quilts on maintained dwellings.”

For more information, contact Maria Vasichek at 259-2289 or Sylvia Daws at 259-2592. s

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DOWNLOAD MAPS AT: NORTHERN TIER BARN QUILT LOCATIONS: www.michigannd.com and 1 Centennial Star, Hwy 35, Whitman click on 2 Star of the East, 4547 Hwy 35, Michigan “Nelson County Barn Quilt Trail” 3 Hour Glass, 4438 Hwy 35, Michigan 4 Swiss Star, 11821 44th St. NE, Michigan 5 Colonial Pattern & Diamonds, 11841 43rd St. NE, Michigan 6 Cancer Ribbon, 4364 Hwy 35, Michigan 7 Three Countries Joined, 309 Jeanette Ave., Michigan 8 One-room Schoolhouse, 221 Jeanette Ave. S., Michigan 9 114 E. James St., Michigan 10 Mom’s Quilt, 310 Jeanette Ave., Michigan 11 Star of Life, 117 Broadway, Michigan 12 Quilt on Catholic Church, Michigan 13 My Pride, 205 Winnefred 14 Tumbling Maple Leaves, 2nd St. W, Michigan 15 Yellow and Green in Motion, Leading Edge, Michigan 16 American Valor, North side frontage road, Michigan 17 Quilted Plum Typepad, Hwy 2, northside, Michigan 18 Farming Heritage, 4175 111th Ave. NE, Michigan 19 Air Castle, Nettiques, 405 2nd Ave. Petersburg 20 Prairie Isle Connected & Prairie Isle Star, 12301 Hwy 2, Michigan 21 My Stained Glass, 3950 Co. Rd. 35, Michigan 22 Our Country, 11349 37th St. NE, Michigan 23 Modified Mariner’s Compass, 3523 Co. Rd. 35, Michigan 24 Melrose #4 School Days, Michigan 25 Wild Rose, Stump Lake Villlage 26 Stars and Stripes, Stump Lake Village 27 Dove in the Window, Stump Lake Village 28 Grandma’s Dream, Elaine’s House of Dreams, Lakota 29 Diana’s Cross, 202 4th St. SE, Lakota 30 520 6th St. W, Lakota 31 Monogram, 2nd St. SW, Lakota 32 Amish Star, 518 E. Ave. W., Lakota 33 Star of the East, 612 3rd St. W, Lakota 34 4 G Momory KeKe, 603 D Ave. W,, Lakota 35 Long May She Wave, 107 Main St., Lakota 36 North Dakota, Good Sam Lakota, Hwy 2 West IN SOUTHERN NELSON COUNTY (locations not pictured above): 37 Honeybee, downtown Kloten, west side of old hotel 38 Missouri Star, Hwy 32, Aneta 39 Hold Your Horses & Ohio Star, 1907 Hwy 32, Aneta 40 Broken Wheel, 11994 19th St. NE, Aneta 41 Aneta Community Orchard, follow the signs 42 End of the Day, 12031 18th St. NE, Aneta

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Grain Growers host annual e-tour The North Dakota Grain Growers Association (NDGGA) hosted its annual environmental tour to highlight the environmental stewardship of North Dakota agriculture.

According to Dan Wogsland, NDGGA executive director, “We want people to understand and see how producers are good stewards of the land.”

This year, nine members from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) toured several locations across the state from June 22–26.

The event kicked off at 6 p.m. with a reception on the Lewis & Clark Riverboat. The following morning, NDGGA and EPA representatives began the tour with an informational session at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Over the next four days, the group visited several agricultural businesses including family farms, grain handling facilities, agronomy services and equipment manufacturers. The tour concluded

During the e-tour, the group stopped at Gooseneck Implement in Stanley to learn about pesticide application.

with a stop at the North Dakota State University Research Center in Minot.

“The tour was a great way to promote dialogue between the NDGGA, North Dakota agriculture stakeholders and the EPA. It helps the EPA gain a better understanding of North Dakota agriculture, and it

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helps us understand the challenges they face,” NDGGA President Mark Formo said. “We wanted to highlight the technology, equipment and processes used in our state so the EPA representatives will be able to make informed decisions on regulations.” s

Sign-up now for 2016 dairy program The summer of 2015 is the first summer that dairy producers have an opportunity to sign up for margin protection or adjust their level of margin protection under the Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPPDairy). The sign-up period is from July 1 to Sept. 30.

Producers have the option of selecting a different MPPDairy coverage level during open enrollment each year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has an online resource to help dairy producers make their decision at www.fsa.usda.gov/ mpptool. Producers must submit form CCC-782 for 2016, confirming their Margin Protection Program coverage level selection, to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. s

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Snapshots from All-States

The 79th National Farmers Union All-States Leadership Camp was held June 21-15 in Bailey, Colo. Over 60 youth from six states attended.

Campers took part in cooperative activities, explored leadership skills, discussed issues and listened to several inspirational speakers.

College students from NDSU posed for this photo during camp.

NYAC elected

Olympian Rulon Gardner was one of the special speakers during the camp.

Gardner earned a gold and bronze medal in wrestling and is originally from a Wyoming dairy farm. He demonstrated his strength by holding up NDFU youth Kellie Flemming and RaeLyn Leier.

Campers gathered in a circle to lower the flag at the end of the day.

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A new group of six Farmers Union leaders will be representing the thousands of Farmers Union young people across Karly Held the country for the next year as members of the 2015-16 National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC).

One member of the team is from North Dakota. Karly Held of Egeland will serve along with Kiana Brockel, Jesse Carlson and Alexandra Farber of South Dakota; and Andrew Cotter and Ali Slaughter of Wisconsin.

These young Farmers Union members will hone their leadership skills at a session in Washington, D.C., work and present at the 2016 NFU Convention and help plan the 80th Annual NFU All-States Leadership Camp. s

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Founding Farmers Summer Delight

Chocolate Cream Pie

FROM FOUNDING FARMERS RESTAURANT

What could be more satisfying at the end of a great meal than the creamy, cool, chocolate goodness of our Founding Farmers Chocolate Cream Pie? We love it and so will you!

We recommend making this pie in the morning, then letting it chill in the refrigerator before serving. Shelf life is one day because the custard starts losing its silky smoothness but we doubt it’ll last more than one day … it’s that good. Enjoy!

Directions:

Cookie pie crust: Place cookies in food processor bowl or chop to medium-fine crumbs. Add butter

and blend to combine. Transfer to ungreased pie dish; press to form crust with hands. Set aside.

Chocolate Cream Pie

(Makes one 9” pie crust) 1 (16 oz.) pkg cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie (i.e. Oreos) 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Custard

3½ cups whole milk 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large egg yolks 2 large whole eggs ½ cup cornstarch 8 oz. semi-sweet (or dark) baking chocolate, melted ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ tsp vanilla extract

fresh whipped cream plus crushed cookies for topping/garnish.

Cream filling: Combine milk plus ½ of the cup of sugar in saucepan, bring to gentle boil to melt. Beat eggs (yolks plus whole eggs) in medium bowl; whisk in cornstarch and remaining sugar.

Slowly temper hot milk mixture into eggs (steady, slow stream so eggs don’t scramble). Transfer mixture to clean saucepan over medium heat, bring to gentle boil to thicken. Stir in melted chocolate, butter and vanilla.

Pour warm custard into cookie crust. Place uncovered in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Top with whipped cream/cookie crumbles.s

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Trade Promotion Authority In late June, Congress passed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), or “fast-track,” which allows the executive branch to negotiate international agreements that Congress can either approve or disapprove, but not amend.

Negotiations on the TransPacific Parnership (TPP) will ramp up now that TPA has passed. The U.S. is hosting what may be the final negotiating round in Hawaii at the end of July. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said that a final TPP could be sent to Congress before the end of the year.

As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the U.S. has entered into free trade agreements with 20 countries.

Under these agreements, many important U.S. laws protecting investors, labor rights, the environment and the U.S. currency have been preempted. There has also been a damaging economic effect.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the United States had a $505 billion trade deficit in 2014, which represents a three percent drag on the U.S. Gross Domestic Product. NFU will continue to work for a trade policy that prioritizes domestic food production and supply chains instead of flawed policies that force family farmers and ranchers out of business, depress wages, and export too many of America’s best jobs.

GIPSA rider excluded In early July, for the first time in years, the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee passed an agriculture appropriations bill that did not include a rider to prohibit U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers & Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) funding for implementation of regulations that promote fairness in marketing for family farmers and ranchers.

The appropriations bill must still go through the U.S. Senate and to President Obama, who has threatened to veto the bill for a variety of other reasons. If enacted into law, it will allow the USDA, through GIPSA, to implement basic protections for America’s meat and poultry farmers.

Disappointing APHIS decision The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has decided to allow importation of fresh and chilled beef from some regions of Brazil and Argentina, a move that has potentially devastating consequences for American family farmers and ranchers.

These regions have a history of foot and mouth disease (FMD), which puts the economic livelihood of American producers at risk, as it unnecessarily exposes the U.S. livestock industry to a highly contagious disease, with the potential to spread very quickly.

An outbreak could result in not only health safety issues, but also quarantine and eradication of animals, a ban on exports, and reduced consumer confidence, all economically devastating risks to American livestock producers.

In 2001, an outbreak of FMD in the United Kingdom resulted in the slaughter or burn of nearly three million animals. The epidemic was costly both to farmers and the economy; total losses to agriculture and the food chain amounting to roughly $3.1 billion.

Fortunately, the House Appropriations Committee has taken action to require APHIS to complete a risk assessment

and further site visits, which will delay importation from these two countries.

COOL update Canada and Mexico challenged U.S. Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) at the World Trade Organization (WTO), contending the law is trade distorting. The WTO issued a ruling in May that stated the law was WTOcompliant, but the way in which it was implemented was not. Canada and Mexico immediately issued retaliation threats in the form of tariffs on U.S. exports to each country.

NFU contends, however, that viable options remain on the table that would allow the U.S. to keep its popular labeling law while appeasing WTO demands. The Canadian threats appear premature and exaggerated, because Canada has yet to make a credible case for real economic harm.

Looking at a recent report from Dr. Robert Taylor at Auburn University, there is significant evidence indicating that any harm to U.S. trading partners by COOL has been negligible at best, and it is likely attributed to the economic downturn of 2008.

A bill to repeal COOL passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in June. The bill went far beyond what the WTO found fault with, as it includes repeal of chicken, ground beef and ground pork.

National Farmers Union is urging the Senate to not give in to Canadian rhetoric and instead, find a way to give the American public what it wants, which is to know where food is from.

In June, Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a bill that would make COOL voluntary. The Senate will take up the COOL debate this summer. s August 2015

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Trip to the Wisconsin dells The North Dakota Farmers Union bus loaded 53 members on June 1 to tour the Wisconsin Dells area with Ron and Diane Peltz as hosts and Jeff Willer as driver.

The six-day tour included many stops including: • House on the Rock • Tommy Bartlett Thrill Show • Circus World Museum • Upper Dells Boat Tour • Wisconsin Opry • Lost Canyon • Parsons Indian Trading Post and Museum • Paul Bunyan Northwoods Lumberjack dinner and show • Original Wisconsin Ducks For future bus tours and excursions, call the transportation department at NDFU at 1-800-366-8331 ext. 108 (Sue) or ext. 111 (Jeff). s

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Kuker skid mounted boomless sprayer, 300 gal. tank, Raven 203 controller, B&S engine, 3 zones which can be individually turned off or on, will cover a 30’ path, good condition and works well, make offer. 223-9602, Adam Hormann, Medina.

FOR SALE 1996 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 w/new tires, $22,500; 2011 Westfield 10”x71’ auger, $8,000; 1270 Case tractor $5,000; 1,000 gal. NH3 tanks.

764-6410, Casey Lund, Killdeer.

FOR SALE Aermotor windmill w/tower; aeration tubes and cleanout augers; 158 JD loader with grab fork. 754-2729, Conrad Jangula, Napoleon.

FOR SALE Calf creep feeders, 150 bushel and Apache 200 bushel. 754-4179, John Kuhn, Napoleon.

FOR SALE IH Case 16’ chisel plow; 2012 BR78A New Holland baler, wide pickup, net wrap and twine. 290-7719, Bennie Schneider, Richardton.

FOR SALE Double 9’ Rowse mower, new sickles, 540 pto., ready to go, can deliver or send pictures, $7,500; IH 230 windrower w/9’ headers, good tires & canvases, can deliver, $1,200. 400-5742, Jerry Miller, Mandan.

FOR SALE 2011 Diamond C Model 24 TOD dump trailer, new battery, $5,200. 833-2352 or 839-2424, Greg Simonson, Minot.

FOR SALE IHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; 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; Feterl 6 “x36’ electric auger: 9.50 14” 8 Ply tube type tire, $80 new; 11L 15” tube type 8 ply, new, $75; 12.5L 15” 10 ply tubeless, $110, new. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

FOR SALE IH 30’ flex head, in good condition. 6501265, Dennis Loewen, Sykeston.

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FOR SALE 1950 Oliver tractor with cab, good running tractor, needs clutch, $5,500; 1070 Case tractor with or w/o 707 Leon loader, good running order, $4,500 w/o loader, $6,000 w/loader; 4 Ford chrome 18”, 6 hole rims w/40% tires, $700. 263-4866, Allen Pladson, Dunseith.

FOR SALE 1948 Minneapolis Moline ZTU, engine free but not running, front tires new, $1,500; 1951 Massey Harris 55, engine stuck, front tires new, rear tires bad, rear rims rusty, $1,500, 1952 McCormick Deering W-6, runs good, new wiring harness, radiator hoses, muffler, rebuilt carb, magneto and starter, rear tires are real good (rear tires are approx. $1,000 ea. new), $2,800; IH 430 baler, new tires, stored inside, $1,800.

866-2086, Mike Schaefer, West Fargo.

FOR SALE 1981 IH 1460 combine, well maintained, always shedded, 3,413 hrs., new - bottom sieve, air foil, bars, concave sickle and guards, field ready, with pickup and 22.5 straight header, $5,000 obo; 1971 Case 1660 combine, 318 gas engine (cab, pickup header), great condition, 1,481 hrs., good 23-1-26 tires, always shedded, shame to go to scrap, free. bejo@restel.com or 4973326, Bette Wold, Plaza.

FOR SALE JD 7720 combine, turbo diesel engine, hyrodstatic drive, 5 belt pickup and 224 straight header, straw chopper and straw spreader, always shedded, retired. 3274261, Alvin Mertz, Dawson.

FOR SALE Farmall M with Schwartz loader, good running tractor. 754-2455, Ronn Wilke, Napoleon.

FOR SALE VAC Case tractor with fenders, partially restored with special front end, runs and drives well, new tires on rear, $500; International W6 tractor that runs, for parts or restoration, $200. 485-3271 or 4853770, Delmar Beglau, Gackle.

FOR SALE New 72” Skid Steer bucket, $700; used - 8” x 51’ Westfield auger, pto. drive, good condition, $800; used 7” x 41’ Allied auger, pto. drive, $300; 17’ Wil-Rich chisel plow/3 bar harrow, walking tandems, very good cond., $3,000. 724-3612, Jim Lunneborg, Rutland.

FOR SALE Summers 2 pt. sprayer with hydraulic pump, 60’ booms and 500 gal. tank, $2,500; 1988 JD 7720 Titan 2 combine, small grain, 4,130 hrs., 24.5 tires, new batteries, a few newer belts, $10,000 obo, shedded, not used in 3 years. 570-8915, Keith Meiers, Ross.

FOR SALE 1995 New Holland TR 97 combine, 2,288 separator hrs., new front tires, rake up pickup, 30’ straight header with pickup reel, shedded; 2000 21’ MacDon 3000 pull-type swather, always shedded; 8”x46’ Westco pto. auger; 6” x 34’ speeding auger with 5 hp. electric motor; CIH category III, 3 pt. quick hitch. 726-5547, Norm Petrick, Makoti.

FOR SALE 1942 B JD, all original, including original paint, looks and runs good, best offer over $2,200. 288-3070, or Marshall Leroy Fleming, Box 294, Ashley, ND, 58413.

FOR SALE 1927 10-20 McCormick, does not run, $500. 722-3326, David or Mary Larson, Minot.

FOR SALE Case 1370 tractor w/cab, front loader with bucket & new grapple, 3 pt.lift, new 1100x16 tires, 14 ply, new rims, like new rear tires, new hydraulic lift controls, equipment quick connect and a 3rd member, all new maintenance work done, $14,500; 185 bu. gravity feed grain buggy with new tires and canvas cover, $3,100; 2 - 750x16, 8 ply tires, 3 - 8 hole 16” rims, tires are 90%. rubber fits Case tractor, $375; 4865 New Idea round baler with a control box and fully maintained.

628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike or Rose Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Oliver 1600 row crop tractor, gas engine, wide front axle, factory 3 pt., 14.9x38 rear tires w/90% bar, live 540 pto., good paint, runs good, no smoke, $4,900. 720-1263, Jim Norlin, Des Lacs.

FOR SALE Onan 30 KW pto drive alternator with trailer, $1,100; Case 14’ field cultivator, $200; White 12’ disk, $400; tree cultivator, $400; 100 gal. service tank, $120. 225-5312, Clifford Mayer, Gladstone..

FOR SALE 1984 New Holland TR95 combine, 3,000 engine hrs., hyd. rotor speed control, grain loss monitor, 25’ and 13’ heads, many new parts, always shedded, make offer. 497-3813, Darold Dyke, Plaza.

FOR SALE 1688 IH combine, 1995 model, Cummins motor, $25,000 obo; 30’ IH flexhead header with air bar, $7,500; Easy Trail 475 grain cart, $7,000 obo. 655-3647, Howard Strand, Brocket.

FOR SALE 1980 Timpke hopper grain trailer, good tires and brakes; 560 IHC standard diesel tractor, good runner; H IHC tractor, narrow front, good runner, good shape; 750 Massey combine, 2 headers, good working order; 1982 GMC farm truck, 7000 Series, 16’ box & hoist, 355 motor, power steering; 2-14-9-28 tractor tires, 90%; number of 10-20 truck tires; 2 pair of 18.4-34 Bain duals, 60%; 2 12.4-38 tractor tires; 1 380-90-46 Hi-traction, 95%; Hesston 14’ haybine; 400 Versatile swather, cab, duffel swath. 955-0684, Curt Hettich, Regan.

FOR SALE Two bottom rings from a 15’ circle grain bin, make offer. 341-9067, Michael Lesmeister, Jr., Harvey.

FOR SALE 2003 JD 9750 STS, 4 WD, duals, $59,000: 2006 635 flex/Crary air bar, $21,000; 2009 635 flex, parting out; 2 - 1994 Cornhusker hoppers - 1 - 76” sides, 1 - high side convertible hopper.

361-4403 or 261-9999, Gary Christianson, Mapleton.

FOR SALE IH chisel plow, 39’; Morris chisel plow, CP745; both with 3 bar drags; 893, 8 row 30” corn head and a 6 row 693 corn head, all in good condition. 652-5978, Larry Lura, Carrington.

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FOR SALE 1974 Int. 1466 tractor with cab, 1,000 pto. with 3 pt., with duals, 2 hyds., and air, $4,000; 1995 Vermeer K baler, 540 pto. field ready, $2,000; homemade pickup box trailer, $150; 2 - 18.4x26 6 ply tires, $100 ea. 483-5063, Richard Dvorak, Dickinson.

FOR SALE 10” x 60’ Farm King auger, swing hopper, hyd. lift, $1,950. 871-9930, Duane Rockvoy, Willow City.

FOR SALE 3 pt. Worksaver post hole auger, $100; metal bat reel for a 400 Versatile 20’ swather, $100; large wobble box for a MF Model 1859 combine header used on about 200 acres, $500. 677-5602 or 290-0390, Kevin Kirsch, Belfield.

FOR SALE NH 282 Hayliner square baler; 8 pack Farmhand accumulator with 8 pack bale fork. 590-3590, Daryl Zarak, South Heart.

FOR SALE 8640 JD 4 WD tractor, 275 hp. with pto.; Kwik Kleen grain cleaner, Model 772; JD platform straight headers 220 and 224 (20’ and 24’), stored inside. 370-0078, Dennis Karsky, Langdon.

FOR SALE 1890 JD air seeder. 361-4403 or 2619999, Gary Christianson, Mapleton.

FOR SALE Misc. 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. 2631206, Lathan Romsos, Bottinea FOR SALE 3 JD 510 balers, field ready, 1 for parts; 815 IHC combine, 345 gas engine, has cooler & 9’ Sund pickup. 852-6282, Bryan Schiele, Minot.

FOR SALE 2002 CR970 NH combine, 2,397 eng. hrs. 1,666 sep. hrs., $65,000. 447-2674 or 226-6386, Allan Laid, Mercer.

FOR SALE Swather transport for Case IH 4000. 6792135, Terry Kohler, Benedict FOR SALE JD 8440 tractor, 6,655.7 hrs., overhauled at 3,400 hrs. 3 hyd. valves and 3 pt. rockshaft, 1,000 rpm. pto., 20.8-38 tires & cast duals, always shedded; 36’ JD 1010 cultivator w/3 bar Summers harrow; 25’ JD 1610 chisel plow w/3 bar Summers harrow, harrow has all new teeth; 25’ Krause Model 1428 tandem disk. 9842328, Jim Heron, Cathay.

FOR SALE 150 Oliver, big tires, fender, fuel tanks, pto., needs engine work, $3,500. 3916865, Ron Gessele, Bismarck.

FOR SALE JD 530 round baler, 2 monitors, 1,000 pto. pickup needs a little work, other than that, baler is in very good condition, always shedded, $3,800. 871-9930, Duane Rockvoy, Willow City.

FOR SALE 1986 40’ Timpte hopper bottom semi trailer with tarp, nice trailer, excellent tires, gear reduction on traps, $9,800.

438-2520, Dennis Backstrom, Maddock.

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FOR SALE 1975 Dodge 600 truck, 2 1/2 ton, box 16’ w/ double action hoist, 41,000 mi.. 361 engine w/governor, 5 spd. transmission w/2 spd., 900x20 tires, roll tarp, air cond., heavy frame, heavy duty wheels, $15,000 obo.

220-0993, John D. Spitzer, Wilton.

FOR SALE 730 JD tractor diesel with 2.4 volt system; International B, 414 tractor, gas; Vermeer Model 605 baler; JD 1010 Special. 3782353, Wilber Hauff, Lehr.

FOR SALE JD 930 cutting platform with Koehn header trailer, $4,000; JD 20’ Series 100 cutting platform on trailer, $800; JD 200 Series pickup platform on trailer, $800; 1978 Versatile Model 400 windrower, $1,500; 4 whl. transport for a self-propelled windrower, $250; 30’ bat reel for NH combine, never used, $500; complete straw spreader for 8829 JD combine, $200, 8”x65’ Hutchinson grain auger, $600; Concord hyd. soil probe, $750; 4 - 20.5-25 payloader tires, $150 ea.; set of four 1016.5 skid steer take-off tires, $500 set; 2 - 8.25-20 tires on 10 hole bud rims off 1966 GMC truck, $40 ea; 2 - 1400-24 tires, $50 ea. 373-5480, Donald Jorissen, Valley City.

FOR SALE Model 8500, 45’ IHC air drill, motor drive, nice shape, $6,500; Set - 30’ Morris M-10 disc drills, good condition, $675; 22’ IHC bean header with Sund pkup., good condition, $400; 4 new 1/2 hp., 3 ph. electric motors, still in box, $30 ea.; Industrial vertical coring machine with selfcontained Ford motor, for drilling 6” and 12” holes, make your own well, test drilling for water or gravel, putting in posts, etc. 4472467, Russell Makeeff, Mercer.

FOR SALE L3 Gleaner combine w/Melroe pickup attachment, 24’ straight head, field ready, good cond., always shedded. 873-4401, Karen Walz, Beulah.

FOR SALE 2013 35’ header transport, like new, $3,000; NH 855 round baler, new airbags, 1,000 pto., good working cond., $1,400.

320-8543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley.

FOR SALE MacDon swather w/30’ flexhead cross auger, nice, $52,000; JD 4450 MFWD powershift, 3 pt., $37,500; 938 Parker grain cart, like new, 1,000 bu. Carr, $30,000; 930 JD header w/sunflower pans, STS back shafts, $6,500; 1984 Kenworth W900, daycab, nice, 855 Cummins, 9 spd., $10,000; PW7 from JD S670, $18,000; JD 8930 24 spd., pto., very nice, $69,000; Flexcoil 820 tillage, 44’, 4 bar harrow, nice, $12,000.

549-3420, Shane Heck, Cavalier.

FOR SALE 1995 9600 JD combine, 3,411 separator hrs., 930 Rigid head w/finger reel, 212 pickup head, aver. cond., $35,000. 6262611, Jay Lemer, Drake.

FOR SALE 1992 Case IH 1680 combine, long sieve, Cummins engine, specialty rotor, cross flow fan, many updates, best offer; MacDon header adaptor to install MadDon FD7075 draper head on 88 Series Case IH combine, $1,500. 438-2461. Jim Hvinden, Maddock.

FOR SALE 1972 Freightliner, 350 Cummins, 15 spd.

Roadranger, Eaton rears, motor never opened up, with less than 500,000 mi.; alloy hopper bottom trailer; 2 - 1,000 gal. fuel tanks. 763-6210, J. Carlson, Cleveland.

FOR SALE 2 - 14.9x38 tractor tires in JD rims; International A with a Woods belly mower.

341-1994, Dan Hager, Harvey.

FOR SALE 2010 JD tractor & 46 loader, $5,500 obo; self-catching head gate & cage, $275; prong type rock picker, $100; JD trip back, 5-16”, older model, $200. 2942188, Johnnie McKelvey, Warwick.

WANTED 61’-71’x10” swing out auger. 693-5065, Paul Rudnick, Anamoose.

WANTED JD 4010 diesel tractor, running or not.

583-2336 evenings, Doug Mundahl, Rugby.

WANTED 1014 Heston hay conditioner, would the party from Minnewaukan call back, left the wrong telephone number. 326-4390, Greg Kueber, Aneta.

WANTED 806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; JD 5010, 5020, 6030; MM 1350, 1355; others also, running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

WANTED 25-35’ multi-weeder with harrows; Westward (or Western) brackets made in Minnesota for 4 whl. trailer for header transport or complete header for 8 row corn head. 626-1492, Leo Thomas, Velva.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1997 Cadillac DeVille, 4 dr., 8 cyl., white, good tires, 71k mi.; 1967 Chevy 1/2 ton, red, 6 cyl., good topper; 1968 1 1/2 ton Chevy truck, running order, steel grain box with steel cattle rack, not running order. 290-7719, Bennie Schneider, Richardton.

FOR SALE 1987 Mallard motorhome, Ford chassis, 51,500 mi., has stove, fridge, microwave, AC, bed in back, also over cab bed, couch, and 2 extra seats with seat belts, has 3 way power. 663-5325 or 261-9298, Duane or Ethel Grieger, Buffalo.

FOR SALE 1986 Chrysler 5th Avenue, 185,000 mi., 4 dr., good condition, car always garaged, make offer. Call Mark Kottre 348-3030, Oliver Kottre, Glen Ullin.

FOR SALE 2008 Suzuki XL7 suv, black, less than 80,000 mi., all service records, every 3,000 mi., all tires newish and in good shape, seats 7 people, 1 owner, no dings, $6,200. 263-4274, Mike Quinn, Bottineau.

FOR SALE 1997 Chevy Tahoe 4x4/350, good hunting rig, above average condition, solid body, no rust, always shedded, high miles, but a good runner, $3,200, obo. 778-7831 or 218-255-1229. Jerel Skattum, Adrian.

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FOR SALE 1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V8 4.3 L motor, mint condition; 1951 straight eight Buick.

597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE 1994 S15 Jimmy, 4 WD, 4 dr., good hunting vehicle, $1,000 obo. 724-3612, Jim Lunneborg, Rutland.

FOR SALE 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, Continental kit, whitewalls, new interior, replacement parts, original, parade ready, blue w/white top, showy; 1947 Plymouth w/suicide drs., good interior, running condition; 1960 Ford pickup, good for restoring. 739-7689, Gary Ryan, Tolna.

FOR SALE 2006 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider, excellent condition and ready to ride, fuel injected, 6 spd. transmission, detachable windshield and sissy bar, nylon T-bag, Vance & Himes pipes, new tires and battery, fresh oil, vivid black, 25k mi., $8,200. 218-475-4182, Derek Laudal, Fargo.

FOR SALE 1999 Volkswagon Beetle, 109,000 mi., silver, car is in very nice condition inside and out, automatic, air, cruise, $2,500.

871-9930, Duane Rockvoy, Willow City.

FOR SALE 1948 Ford Super Deluxe, 2 dr. sedan, not running, super solid complete, flathead V8 with 3 spd., and Columbia overdrive, stored inside, $5,500; 1949 Hudson Commadore 6, 4 dr. sedan, 3 spd., not running but engine is free, quite rust free, been stored inside for years, $2,800; 1977 Dodge W200 4x4, 360 automatic, runs and drives, new brakes and rotors, tie rods, drag link, brake lines, wheel bearings and seals, new master and wheel cylinders, belt and hoses, rebuilt carb, alternator, $2,900. 866-2086, Mike Schaefer, West Fargo.

FOR SALE 1997 Ford Taurus GL, 4 dr. white, 122,000 mi., runs and drives good, cheap running car; 1967 Dodge Monaco, hard top, 2 dr., 156,000 mi., runs good, needs restoring. 465-3096 or 693-6063, Rueben Miiller, Anamoose.

FOR SALE 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, 49 Turbo, needs minor body work. 263-4866, Allen Pladson, Dunseith.

FOR SALE 2014 Chevy Equinox LT, AWD, V4, 2.4L, 4 dr., 14k mi., power lift gate, dual power heated seats, keyless entry, backup camera, power everything, silver topaz metallic/black cloth, $22,000-$23,000.

762-4821, Don Pollert, Litchville.

FOR SALE 2004 30’ Hornet camper trailer, large slide out, no pets, no smokers, very good condition, $8,500. 388-5139, Aaron Sekora, Lisbon.

WANTED Automatic transmission from a 1964-1970 Dodge 100 pickup or van w/6 cylinder engine, would also like the shifter and other related items like the radiator, also would consider a V8 engine and transmission.

685-2247, Milton Erickson, Nortonville.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Tractor parts for Case (LA, DC, D, SC, VAC); cylinder heads for - SC, D and VAC Case, WC Chalmers, F20 IHC; radiators for VAC, R MM, WC Chalmers, older Chevrolets; 1962 Rambler. 845-4303, Henrik Voldal, Valley City.

FOR SALE Picture from the 43rd Convention at Harvey, ND, 8” x 3’, approx. 300 people in it, photo is by O.A. Lauritson from Enderlin & W.C. Miller from Harvey. 260-6677, Walter Peterson, Killdeer.

FOR SALE Troybilt tiller with front blade, 8 hp. Kohler engine, electric start. 324-0904 evenings, Arnold Seibel, Harvey.

FOR SALE 1980 Chevrolet Malibu car hood; Studebaker hood for a 1949-1953 truck, off white - eggshell color, with the original hood ornament and name plate! 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Antique license plates, 1924-2000. 2907719, Bennie Schneider, Richardton.

FOR SALE Trolleys and pulley and rope, etc. from old barn hay loft, for putting hay up in the loft, $75 obo. 223-5221, Eldon Herman, Bismarck.

FOR SALE 2007 Thieman 2k lift gate with 10’ Road Redi box and over the cab rack, 2 large under body tool boxes, mud flaps, light bar, all heavy duty in excellent condition, ideal for roofer, contractor, etc., motivated seller. 572-2267 or 570-6677, Bill Novak, Williston.

FOR SALE Horse 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 Weathermaster studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 P125-75 R15 Goodyear studded on Ford wheels; 2 P215-75 R15 Sears Snow Handlers. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

FOR SALE New Orthophonic high fidelity RCA Victor, 1955, 78, 45 & 33 spd. record player, mahagony case, must see, $195. 6286949 or 314-640-1884, Rose LaRocco Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Nature paintings; oxen yoke; 1956 Livestock Brand book; hand built oak china hutch; jet ski lift; restaurant menu pocket covers; JKF items including his chef’s cook book; Briar Rose pattern Homer Laughlin china set; Elvis Silver Anniversary Jim Beam decanter/music box. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot.

FOR SALE Dell computer monitor; Dell printer; antique parlor furniture, 3 pieces; tv stand on wheels, made of light stained wood; antique fireplace grate and screen. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE Number 37 John Deere mowers and parts. 465-7273, Larry Marquart, Anamoose.

FOR SALE Yamaha console piano, excellent condition, med. oak color with bench, keeps tune, $3,500 new, asking $1,000 obo. 893-8935 call or text, Loren Langerud, West Fargo.

FOR SALE To be moved off property- old homestead house, 26’x12’, 11’ high at peak, 2 room, very sturdy, $2,200; grain bin chicken house, 16’x12’, 9’ high front, 7’ high in back, can be dismantled, $1,050 6286949 or 314-640-1884, Mike or Rose Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Glass domes, $12, 7” w x 9” h, watch domes with hook; farm animal collectibles, metal or ceramic; Garfield the Cat - old figurines, plush, cards; toy sewing machines; European stamps; Russian nesting dolls and thimbles; 3 scrap books.

838-0271, Joan Peterson, Minot.

FOR SALE Manual for Case 1939 Model RC tractor; 2 Women’s Home Companion magazines, dated Jan. 1928 and March 1928; Coleman 2 burner camp stove, very good condition; Coleman 300,500 Btu. catalytic camp heater, suitable for tent, fish house, deer shack, etc., used once; 3.4 gal Coleman fuel; make offers. 247-2616, John Daugherty, Lakota.

FOR SALE Home Interior “Denim Days” figurine collection, 24 sets available, all to go, make an offer. 366-4470, Barbara Diebold, Willow City.

FOR SALE 1974 Arctic Cat snowmobile, motor, frame, track are in good shape, needs seat and windshield, $50. 748-2123, Kyle Riedemann, Hazen.

FOR SALE Two Kelly power cement trowlers, Briggs engines, both ran good, 1 - 36”. 1 - 30”.

796-8291, Cliff Sorenson, Kathryn.

FOR SALE 4’ x 5’ rubber mats; stanchions; water cups for a stanchion barn; Surge pipeline milking system; woven wire - 150’ by 5’ high; 2 - 7.00x15 stock trailer tires with rims, 8 ply. 679-2135, Terry Kohler, Benedict FOR SALE 2-25 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, 1,800 rpm., $550; GX390 Honda 13 hp., gas motor, like new, $475; 11 hp. B&S gas motor, used about 11 hrs., $375. 447-2467, Russell Makeeff, Mercer.

FOR SALE 2-36”x80” honey oak solid wood 6 panel interior doors with frames; 8-54”x59” antique all steel frame windows, 20 glass panels ea., some are original handmade glass, 2 windows open at bottom; 35’x80’ exterior steel door w/frame, threshold & hardware; 2 overhead wood garage doors, 7’x16’ & 8’x19’; 2-3/4 h. garage door openers w/remotes. 572-2618, Harold Lund, Williston.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Good parts from 1988 Bronco II, front & rear bumpers, manual transfer case, complete rear diff., rear hatchback, drivers door, disc rotors, drive shafts, $25-$90 ea. 284-6831, Geo Cook, Park River.

FOR SALE Mid 50s GM front seat for 2 dr. hardtop or sedan, good shape, fits Chev., Buick, Olds. and Pontiac, $100; Glass block window, 49”x49”, like new, $100; Couch sleeper bed, about 25 yrs. old, $50. 8662086, Mike Schaefer, West Fargo.

FOR SALE 2,000 gal. fuel tank on factory tandem trailer. #3,850. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

FOR SALE Pickup box trailer (94 Dodge Dakota), 2” ball hitch, plastic liner & newer alum tool box attached, $850 obo., pics. avail. 8665974, Tom Roach, Casselton.

WANTED Metal lathe, any make or model with 6” 12” swing. 678-3640 leave message, John Richards, Lisbon.

WANTED Prairie dog hunters to come and hunt on my land, make reservations now. 597-3730 or larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

WANTED Handle bar and rear baskets for bicycle.

324-0904 evenings, Arnold Seibel, Harvey.

WANTED Old advertising signs, gas pumps, metal oil cans, crocks, jugs, clocks or thermometers with advertising, road signs, traps, shell boxes, guns, tokens, marbles, anvils, pop or medicine bottles, tin coffee cans, ND pottery, carnival glass. 220-5746 or 2580420, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

WANTED Marilyn Monroe vintage items; two man saws; Winchester items excluding firearms.

500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot.

WANTED Real young cattle dog, 6 or 8 wk, old, Blue Heeler, or small Austrailian Shepherd or similar cattle dog. 873-5224, Robert Schutt, Beulah.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Commercial property - large shop, school building and all of block 9, Alamo, ND, price reduced. 570-4660, Rockey Hewson, Alamo.

FEED AND SEED FOR SALE Large round bales, alfalfa/broom, prairie hay made by NH 688 baler with thick plastic twine, could load . 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Percherons, reg. mares, black 2 yr. old, Amish broke, did field work and been on the road; 2 yrl. studs, started in harness; yrl. filly and stud colts; 2015 stud colts. 2263412, LaVern Frankfurth, Bismarck.

North Dakota Farmers Union invites you to

Come travel with us!

Past destinations include:

Ramsey County GARDEN ADVENTURES

Tuesday, August 18 – $35 • Grand Forks Air Force Base • Lunch at Maple Crossing • Bergeson Gardens, Fertile, MN • Grape Mill Winery, E.G.F. Includes transportation, attractions and two snacks.

Register with Sue at 800-366-8331, ext. 108 Deadline: Aug. 1 Contact Connie Hanson for more information: 701-351-1639

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Australia New Zealand Costa Rica Hawaii Alaska and all points in the Continental U.S.

For information on upcoming trips call 800-366-8331, ext. 108

Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

A number of years ago, the NDFU Board of Governors made a list of priorities for our organization to achieve. One that they included was an effort to educate consumers on the business of farming and ranching. It was to include the value of family farms and ranches; the rationale for a farm program; and why a large supply of food products is necessary, not only to feed our country and meet energy needs but for national security.

This was and is not an easy task. Consumers generally do not randomly sign up for programs to educate themselves about food production and all the idiosyncrasies that make up the supply chain to get food to their plate. Consumers are also somewhat confused by language in the marketplace. What is truly healthy and beneficial and what is just a marketing strategy with no basis for the claim?

The challenge of understanding labels and their accuracy is difficult.

My first recommendation is for consumers to follow information from the Food and Drug Agency (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to determine if food is safe. In many

cases, the food safety functions of the FDA and USDA overlap, particularly inspection/enforcement, training, research, and rulemaking for both domestic and imported food. Both USDA and FDA currently conduct similar inspections at some 1,500 dual jurisdiction establishments.

Consumers should be aware that inspection stamps or grade labels do not include the origin of food. For example, labels that say “USDA Choice” or “USDA Inspected” do not mean the product is of U.S. origin. It just means that USDA officials graded or inspected the product, or the product was processed in a USDA-inspected facility. That’s why country-of-origin labeling on muscle cuts of meat and vegetables are so important for consumers. The U.S.A. label is a mark of high quality and pride for American farmers and ranchers.

In 2006, your organization began a process to educate the consumer through the marketplace.

Agraria LLC, owned by farmers, ranchers and NDFU, is the parent company of four, and soon to be five, restaurants located in the Washington, D.C., area.

These restaurants subtly provide

education on the source and quality of food produced by family farmers and ranchers in the United States.

We have a goal of using 100 percent U.S. family farm products in these restaurants. The combined number of customers that eat at our restaurants is more than 30,000 per week. Each restaurant provides education about family farm agriculture.

While this is a small step toward reaching our goal of consumer education, it has snowballed into something much larger than we originally imagined, and we plan to continue to expand this effort.

We will be exploring other concepts to spread our message to consumers, too. Consumers need to know where their food is produced and need to understand the research involved by our government to ensure all types of food production is safe.

So as farmers and ranchers, never miss an opportunity to share information about food production in the U.S. Please remind your city cousins that we, as U.S. family farmers and ranchers, produce food the way in which we feed our own families and to sustain farms and ranches. s

Photo courtesy of NDFU member Denise Brown.

Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

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