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A CO-OP LIFE AFTER GROWING UP WITH CO-OPS, FRITEL TALKS SUCCESSES, CHALLENGES
OCTOBER 2017
UNION FARMER MAGAZINE Volume 64 • Number 10
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GRASSROOTS
HOW TO BE A STATE CONVENTION DELEGATE
Any current regular pay member (an active/retired farmer or rancher) can be elected as a delegate or alternate to the state convention. Your dues must be paid for the year you are representing the organization, so for this year, your dues must be paid between Oct. 1, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2017. If your dues are paid after Sept. 30, you are eligible to be a delegate at next year’s convention, but not at the 2017 convention as the convention is representative of the prior fiscal year. At this year’s state convention in Bismarck, Dec. 1516, first-time delegates will be reimbursed for two nights’ lodging for their participation in the convention.
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Delegates and alternates are elected at county conventions. If you are interested in being a delegate or alternate, let your county president know before the meeting starts. Some counties have local organizations that nominate or elect delegates to the state convention. These delegates are voted upon and included in the total number of eligible delegates the county is allowed.
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Once elected, the names of delegates and alternates are sent to the state secretary to be duly qualified. Delegates are presented with a badge at the state convention that they must wear conspicuously during the convention to help determine a quorum.
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Delegates vote in elections, on bylaw changes and policy stances during the Policy & Action debate.
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To be a delegate to the National Farmers Union convention, you must be a state convention delegate. The national convention will be held March 3-6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. Delegates are provided transportation, lodging, convention registration and meals.
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Delegates to the Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Company’s (FUMIC) annual meeting, which is held in conjunction with the NDFU state convention, are also elected at county conventions. All delegates must be Farmers Union Insurance policyholders.
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Any affiliated Farmers Union cooperative that provides educational funds and a dues checkoff to NDFU in its bylaws is also entitled to one delegate at the state convention. The delegate must be a current member of the co-op’s board of directors.
ANNUAL MEETING Nov. 16, 2017 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Carrington Research Extension Center 663 Hwy. 281 N Carrington, ND AGENDA Co-op Financial Outlook Industry Updates Policy Development Registration is $10 For more information, contact NDFU Cooperative Specialist Jason McKenney at 701-368-9124 or jmckenney@ndfu.org Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
Safety MADE Simple Tractor Turnover and Roll-Over Safety: Always wear a seatbelt when operating a tractor Equip all tractors with a roll-over protective structure (ROPS) Avoid steep slopes and drive at slow speeds Change gears carefully and turn corners slowly
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NDFU SENDS 47 TO NATIONAL FLY-IN
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he genesis of this column is a question I was asked from a reporter following an NFU flyin to Washington, D.C., Sept. 11-13: “What is the importance of doing a fly-in?” I think it is a fair question, but perhaps it’s more of a symptom of the times and people’s frustration with our legislative process. Lobbying is as much an information gathering tool for elected officials as it is for lobbyists. Some elected officials may see it as bothersome, but in most cases, it is the only opportunity to see the impact of their legislative actions. Farmers and ranchers, like many citizens, need organizations to represent them in the political arena as most do not have the time to do it individually. As lobbyists, we must represent policies that members support. Secondly, and maybe most importantly, is our responsibility to respond to misinformation that other lobbyists provide. If we don’t speak up, others will be there representing what they believe is in our interest. The best examples of this are the Environmental Working Group and the Heritage Foundation, two organizations that are working to eliminate farm programs and crop insurance. The recent fly-in focused on several priorities: • A new farm bill and maintaining funding levels to make it effective; • Keeping and enhancing crop insurance; • Expanding renewable fuels and establishing E-30 as the new standard; • Health insurance improvements; • Help with the drought, including disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers.
NDFU brought 47 of the 320 people who attended the fly-in. In groups of four, we visited all Senate and House offices, dropping off information and visiting with key people in each office on the issues listed above. We also met with federal grain and export inspectors on sampling and deduction charts for vomitoxin. We had met with Food & Drug Administration officials earlier in the year to discuss extreme deductions for vomitoxin levels, accuracy of testing equipment and food industry requirements. We met, too, with the staff of each of our congressional offices and informed them about the seriousness of the drought and the need for greater support of the farm bill and crop insurance. While in D.C., the NDFU board met with Farm Service Agency officials to discuss the needs of farmers and ranchers, especially underfunded programs, and programs that farmers and ranchers qualify for but never receive the dollars promised. Doing advocacy work for our members is an essential component of our farm organization. Reminding elected officials that the U.S. has the greatest food production system in the world – family farm and ranch agriculture – is a message that bears continuous repeating.
NDFU members took a picture with Sens. John Hoeven (top) and Heidi Heitkamp (bottom) after National Farmers Union presented both with the Golden Triangle Award, its highest honor.
NDFU member Allen Lund of Selfridge poses with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, who addressed over 300 fly-in members Sept. 11 at the USDA.
NDFU member Tyler Stafslien of Makoti visits with Haley Wilson, an aide of Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), during the National Farmers Union Fly-In inside the Rayburn House Office Building Sept. 12 in Washington, D.C.
Kasey Bitz of LaMoure asks a question during a meeting with the staff of the Senate and House Ag committees in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 11 in Washington, D.C.
NDFU President Mark Watne addresses the North Dakota delegation in the Indian Affairs room of the Hart Senate Office Building.
NDFU Board member Terry Borstad, left, speaks with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
The rear of the trailer says, “Insuring Rural America” with the logos of Farmers Union Insurance and National Farmers Union Insurance
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North Dakota’s largest farm organization acquires BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
With farmer-owned restaurants thriving in cities on the East Coast, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne sought the next step in the organization’s promotion of products from family farms and ranches. In August, NDFU purchased a tractortrailer and had the trailer wrapped with the help of the Farmers Restaurant Group’s design team. On Oct. 1, the tractor-trailer will make its maiden voyage to Washington, D.C. “We’re really trying to own the complete system, where we take the product from the farm and deliver it to the retail outlet such as a restaurant,” Watne said. “This is phase 2. We’ve got the retail presence (the restaurant). We believe we can truck specific
products to the restaurants and share in some of the logistics, and hopefully, the profitability.” The first load heading to the East Coast is full of wheat from North Dakota family farms, sugar from American Crystal Sugar, honey from Sue Bee and flour from the North Dakota state mill. If it works out, Watne envisions owning more trucks and a distribution system in which NDFU would have vans haul products to each restaurant. “We have a goal of 25 restaurants in 10 years,” said Watne. NDFU currently has five restaurants with two more set to open within a year. “We could have different hubs and access to a lot more fresh products. Cherries out of Minnesota or mushrooms out of New York. More
Designed by the Farmers Restaurant Group, NDFU’s trailer has pictures of food and beverage to promote the restaurants. Toward the back, the trailer says, “American Family Farmers Delivering Food to Farmer-Owned Restaurants” with the NDFU logo and logos from the states that make up Farmers Union Enterprises.
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tractor-trailer to haul products to restaurants butter, dairy or canola oil. All of these are potential products we could be taking to (the restaurants).” The flip side of sending a truck out to Washington, D.C., is the opportunity to bring fresh goods back to North Dakota. Watne said the first shipment coming back to North Dakota will have Founding Farmers ice cream and fresh shrimp. He didn’t rule out the possibility of adding to that list, be it other types of seafood such as salmon or just commodities grown on the East Coast that aren’t available in the Midwest. “We see an avenue where rural communities are missing out on getting certain products,” Watne said. “We’re hoping we can take things not only to our retail setting, but we can bring products
back and deliver into small communities struggling to keep open their grocery stores.” Much like it could grow into a system out there, Watne believes the same is possible here. “We have the potential of creating a food cooperative, initially hubbed out at Jamestown,” Watne said. “That could be something a rural grocer or a member of Farmers Union may want to be part of because then they could order these products and be first in line to get access to these products coming back.” Watne said it’s another way of promoting the use of American family farm products. “It helps us get more connected with not only the products from the farms of North Dakota but all over the country,” he said.
LOST MONEY
FSA ENCOURAGES RANCHERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LIVESTOCK FORAGE PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL HELP
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ith the drought affecting ranching families across North Dakota this year, the Farm Service Agency encourages ranchers to take advantage of the Livestock Forage Program (LFP). According to FSA, LFP “provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses for covered livestock on land that is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or is planted specifically for
grazing.” The grazing losses must be due to qualifying drought conditions during the normal grazing period for the county, states the USDA’s fact sheet. North Dakota has more than 15 counties still experiencing severe drought, according to the drought monitor. FSA Program Director Brad Olson has been working for FSA since 1983, residing in his current position since 2012. Olson said one of the biggest struggles with
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getting people signed up is filling out the appropriate paperwork. Ranchers need to have an acreage report for the specific grazing land on file. “Farmers don’t generally report that because it’s not cropland, but this program requires it,” Olson said. “That has to be completed before we start the application.” Keeping an up-to-date acreage report among a rancher’s records means a faster process for all parties involved. “We’re trying to get everybody in the habit of reporting acres,” Olson said. “No matter if it’s LFP
or not, we need it to get them certified so they’re taken care of if they need the program again.” For ranchers leasing land, a copy of the lease will also be necessary. Ranchers renting grazing land must be listed on the lease. Olson said it’s important to contact the local FSA office to ensure the correct documentation. To learn more about the program or find out about eligibility and payments, visit www.fsa. usda.gov. To calculate what your payment might be, go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/ farm-bill.
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he sky was the limit on Sept. 13-14 at the NDFU state office when more than 50 women from across the state gathered for a leadership conference. The event kicked off with Ladies Night on the 13th with shopping, networking activities and a self-defense informational session from the North Dakota Safety Council. The event featured two keynote speakers, Lauren LeaderChivee and Rebecca Undem, whose messages were geared toward empowering and inspiring women to take on leadership positions and be proud of the life they are living. Both keynote speakers had a book signing following their presentations. A panel of women consisting of area specialists in agriculture and leadership took stage midday on the 14th. The panel consisted of moderator Erin Huntimer and panelists Rebecca Undem, Ronda Throener, Wendi Wells and Caitlin McDonald. Sponsors for the WILD Conference included Farmers Union Insurance, North Dakota Farmers Union and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.
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Erin Huntimer, Rebecca Undem, NDFU Board member Ronda Throener, Wendi Wells of White Horse Woman Outreach and Caitlin McDonald of the North Dakota Women’s Network speak on a panel.
GROWING UP
BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
Brad Fritel grew up around the cooperative movement. His father, Steve, has been on the CHS Board of Directors since 2003 and previously served on the board for the Quentin N. Burdick Center for Cooperatives. Like Steve, Brad is getting his start locally. He’s in his fifth year as a director on the board of Envision, an agronomy and energy co-op based out of Rugby. He also recently became secretary for the Cooperative Directors Association. The challenge of leadership positions doesn’t scare Brad — it’s how he was raised. “I grew up with my dad being part of the cooperative system my whole life,” Brad said.
“I’ve watched the steps he’s taken to where he’s gotten. They may not be the exact steps I follow, but I’ve seen the things he’s done and the opportunities brought forth because of the co-op system.” October is Co-op Month, a time to reflect on the value and dedication that cooperative movements bring to local communities. Fritel said co-ops not only provide local support, but they also give patrons a chance to follow their money. “It’s not an open-ended check where you don’t know where it’s going,” Brad said. “There is a lot more transparency when it comes to cooperatives. That’s something I value and my father has put into my mind.” The 30-year-old Fritel lives on the farm with
WITH CO-OPS his wife Maureen and daughters Kimber (3) and Haylee (2). In the day and age of modern convenience, he hopes to instill the same values into his family. “We’re in the day and age of Amazon, where you can have everything in the click of a button,” Brad said. “Yet, there is no transparency, no ownership. You don’t know where your dollar is going. With a cooperative, you know every dollar is staying in the community. It’s friends, it’s neighbors that work for the co-op — it puts food on their tables. The books aren’t hidden. Everything is put out in front of you.”
CHALLENGES
Each generation’s challenges are different, and
much like any business, new hurdles always arise with cooperatives. Lately, it’s been about keeping up with technology. “Because of the cost of technology, everything is so expensive,” he said. “If you have a monitor on your combine quit working, that’s a $7,000 piece of equipment. It’s not any different for cooperatives on the supply side of things. Every little detail is so expensive to try to provide, and yet you don’t know if (that technology is) going to be in the picture in five or 10 years.” In addition, low commodity prices have hurt cooperatives much the way they’ve hurt farmers and ranchers. Customers are choosing to travel farther distances over buying locally. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
“The clothing stores on the corner of Main Street aren’t there anymore,” he said. “People are traveling to go shopping. Being in Rugby, going to Minot when I was a kid was a big deal. Now, it’s ‘Oh, I need a new wallet’ so you hop in a car and drive to Minot. People aren’t afraid to drive to where they need to get things. That’s where it’s hurting small town North Dakota, ultimately.” Still, agriculture in North Dakota isn’t going anywhere, and that has Fritel optimistic about the future of cooperatives in North Dakota. “We know farming will be in North Dakota, and we know (Envision) will be in Rugby for years to come,” Fritel said. “It’s just a matter of trying to know what’s going to be best for our customers. We know everyone will need fertilizer, seed and chemical. But within those entities, is it variable rate fertilizer, chemical or seed? It’s just the first step on a staircase of where we could go.”
PROJECTS
Envision continues to thrive in Rugby and the surrounding area, and Fritel said the co-op made a significant investment in the community. Envision purchased the old Gooseneck Implement property along Highway 2, right down the road from Envision’s convenience store in Rugby. Fritel said the board isn’t short on ideas, but hasn’t decided on anything concrete yet. Currently, NAPA Autoparts is using some of the space. “It’s a matter of figuring out what the community needs,” Fritel said. “Is it more on the clothing side of things? When the oil field (boom) was here, the fireretardant stuff was big, but now that’s gone away. Our ultimate goal is to be a one-stop shop. Get your oil change kit for a pickup, buy new work boots or a pair of pliers.” Fritel said there may be a need for a business doing maintenance work on bigger trucks, so that’s also an option. “We’ve been throwing ideas against the wall to see what
sticks,” Fritel said. “The farm economy changing has put us in a holding pattern, so it’s more of a calculated risk now. We’ll be careful and make sure whatever we do is the right fit.” Making a difference in the community is important to Envision, and Fritel said taking on projects to further enhance the
benefits for its patrons is part of growing for the future. “You can try to dig your heels in and say you’re not changing, but that doesn’t work,” he said. “The co-op has been in Rugby for a long time. If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward.”
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CONVENTION NOTICE FOR NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION To All Members: Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, North Dakota Division. Pursuant to Article III. Section 2, of the Bylaws of this Association, you are hereby notified that the 91th Annual State Convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, North Dakota Division, will be held at the the Bismarck Event Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, Dec. 15-16, 2017. Official business at 10 a.m., Dec. 15, 2017. Mark Watne, President
ATTEST: Ellen Linderman, Secretary
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF FARMERS UNION MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. Current policyholders are hereby notified that they are members of the above named insurance company and that the annual meeting of such company will be held at the Bismarck Event Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, beginning Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, and continuing on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Mark Watne, President; ATTEST: Mark Anderson, Secretary
BOESHANS NAMED DIRECTOR OF NDLA The newly formed North Dakota Livestock Alliance has named Amber Boeshans as executive director. Boeshans has more than a decade of experience in the livestock industry, serving as the livestock development specialist at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. She helped livestock and dairy producers explore different practices that added value to their bottom lines. In addition, she gave technical support to commodity groups, producers, processors and cooperatives to enhance profitabilities. Boeshans has experience as a herd manager and dairy
insurance specialist. Originally from Bismarck, she holds a bachelors of science in animal and range science with a production emphasis from North Dakota State University. The NDLA, which NDFU is part of, is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that assists farmers, ranchers and communities with the development or expansion of the livestock industry. The NDLA also works to strengthen the connection with consumers in order to instill confidence in the practices used by livestock owners, which will also help to create awareness about the food and products that are produced by the livestock industry.
COUNTY CONVENTION CALENDAR BILLINGS/GOLDEN VALLEY • Monday, Oct. 2 • Beach Comm. Hall • 5:30 p.m. dinner • 6:15 p.m. meeting BOWMAN/SLOPE • Tuesday, Nov. 7 • Bowman (details TBD) BURLEIGH • Monday, Oct. 16 • Tumbleweed in Lincoln • 5:30 p.m. registration, supper/meeting follows CAVALIER • Monday, Nov. 13 • TBD DICKEY • Saturday, Nov. 18 • TBD GRAND FORKS • Wednesday, Nov. 1 • Public Works Building, G.F. • 6 p.m. dinner, Joel Heitkamp speaking. KIDDER • Wednesday, Oct. 25 • Pettibone Community Hall • time TBD LAMOURE • Sunday, Nov. 19 • LaMoure Civic Center • 6 p.m. MCKENZIE • Tuesday, Oct. 10 • Roughrider Center • 5:30 p.m. registration/meal, 7:15 p.m. meeting MERCER • Thursday, Oct. 26 • Beulah Civic Center MORTON • Thursday, Oct. 26 • Baymont Inn and Suites in Mandan • time TBD NELSON • Wednesday, Nov. 1 • Tolna Cafe • time TBD PIERCE • Tuesday, Nov. 7 • Eagles Club in Rugby • 6 p.m. RICHLAND • Sunday, Nov. 5 • Pizza Ranch in Wahpeton • 4:30 p.m. meeting, dinner follows SARGENT • Sunday, Nov. 5 • Cogswell • 6 p.m. meal, meeting follows SIOUX • Friday, Oct. 27 • Selfridge HS cafeteria • 7 p.m. WELLS • Saturday, Nov. 18 • Bowdon Community Hall • time TBD WILLIAMS • Wed., Nov. 1 • Ernie French Center in Williston • 5:30 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. meal/meeting Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org
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FLY-IN BRINGS 320 FARMERS TO D.C.
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hree hundred and twenty farmers from across the country were in Washington, D.C., Sept. 10-13, for NFU’s Fall Legislative Fly-In. The event gives Farmers Union members the opportunity to directly participate in NFU’s grassroots policy-making process. The week kicked off with a briefing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Participants heard from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, USDA Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Leonard Jordan, and USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Hubert Hamer on a variety of farm and agriculture issues, including the farm economy, conservation, health care, and the farm bill. In the afternoon, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives agriculture committees’ staff members spoke to the crowd about the committees’ fall agendas. During the following two days, teams of Farmers Union members stopped by the offices of all 535 members of Congress to highlight the key objectives for the organization, struggles they are facing, and goals for future legislation, including the 2018 Farm Bill. This year’s priorities included the farm safety net, access to affordable and quality health care, and expanded use of ethanol and advanced biofuels. NFU also recognized 33 outstanding U.S. senators and representatives who have demonstrated leadership and support at the federal policymaking level for family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities with the Golden Triangle Award, the organization’s highest legislative honor.
TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
Homegrown, renewable energy benefits all Americans. Biofuels, higher blends of ethanol in gasoline, and advanced, bio-based technologies not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they also provide low cost, high-performance options at the pump, offer economic stability for American farmers, create new well-paying jobs in rural communities, generate millions of dollars of new tax base, and contribute to energy sovereignty. NFU and state Farmers Union divisions launched an initiative to advance federal policies that support homegrown and home-produced renewable energy sources. The initiative follows 16
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a special order of business that was passed by delegates to the NFU 115th Anniversary Convention in March. It will promote legislative and regulatory solutions for expanding markets for higher blends of ethanol, like E30, and advanced biofuels. NFU hired veteran energy, environment, and agriculture policy specialist Anne Steckel to lead the effort. Steckel is the principal and founder of Ardent Strategies, LLC, a consulting firm focused on energy, agriculture, environmental and transportation issues. She has worked in Washington, D.C., for over 20 years, most recently serving as the vice president of federal affairs for the National Biodiesel Board. Shortly after announcing the initiative, NFU President Roger Johnson submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume obligations that expand markets for higher blends of ethanol and advanced biofuels. Each year, EPA sets a minimum volume of renewable fuel to be added to petroleum-based transportation fuel, but the quantity has waned in recent years. NFU will continue to support a strong RFS for the benefit of American family farmers, consumers, and climate change mitigation.
NFU BOARD ISSUES NAFTA RESOLUTION The National Farmers Union Board of Directors issued a resolution in September regarding the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The resolution outlined NFU’s support for trade reform recommendations proposed by the Coalition for a Prosperous America, of which NFU is a member. The asks include reducing the trade deficit, reinstating Country-Of-Origin Labeling (COOL), improving wages and labor standards, addressing border adjustment taxes, strengthening rules of origin, and eliminating investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), among others. NAFTA, a trilateral trade deal between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has had significant implications for family farms and rural communities. It has contributed to the massive U.S. trade deficit, consolidation of agricultural markets and farms, currency manipulation, and weakened national food sovereignty.
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NEW RESTAURANT SET TO OPEN Founding Farmers-King of Prussia opens for business Nov. 1 We’re thrilled to share the news with our NDFU friends and family that Founding Farmers is bringing our brand of farmer-owned restaurants to King of Prussia (Penn.) this fall!
Our first restaurant outside the local Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Founding Farmers King of Prussia is a two-story, full-service restaurant and bar open to guests seven days a week, and housed within the beautiful, new King of Prussia Town Center, just outside the great city of Philadelphia. Not only is this our first Founding Farmers outside D.C., but it’s also our first restaurant with a separate, standalone cafe and creamery where guests can enjoy our specially blended coffees and teas, fresh baked bagels, breads, donuts, handmade sandwiches, house-churned ice cream and more. Our First Bake Cafe and Creamery menu items are available on site at our counter, at one of our cafe tables, taken to go or seasonally on our cafe and creamery outdoor patio. We hope you come on in when in the area to enjoy all that is Founding Farmers King of Prussia! • • •
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What’s happening
Grow to Lead participants finished their final training July 25-26 in Minot. The participants learned about various programs and events in NDFU, discussed cooperatives with Josh Kramer of NDAREC and were introduced to the Farm Business Management program. They toured the Falkirk Mine near Underwood to complete training for their first year of the program. The participants will be traveling to Lima, Peru, in late January 2018 to finish their leadership training.
Victor Kraft, Dave Volk and Mary Jean Hunter help grill hamburgers and hotdogs for a picnic hosted by Sioux County Farmers Union on Aug. 20 at the marina near Prairie Knights Casino. The Community Stewards event saw $500 go to the Selfridge Backpack Program for Kids and the Selfridge Pantry.
McHenry County Farmers Union hosted an EPIC event at Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot. The kids got a behind the scenes look at how the staff keep the animals happy and healthy. In addition, they learned about the animals’ instinctual behaviors and habitats.
Burleigh County Farmers Union sponsored a bus trip to Valley City on Sept. 7. The tour included a pottery demonstration and tour at the Pottery Parlour in Valley City, lunch at Woodland Lodge Steakhouse, a visit to Medicine Wheel and a tour of the city’s bridges.
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U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) hosted a listening session Sept. 8 at North Dakota Farmers Union’s conference center. Seated at left is NDFU President Mark Watne, followed by Brad Olson of the Farm Service Agency, Hoeven and North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring.
In conjunction with the Farmers Union Oil Co-op of Selfridge, Sioux County Farmers Union served a free lunch to members of the community in appreciation of their suppport.
Stutsman County Farmers Union took a bus trip to the Minnesota Vikings game vs. the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 11.
Watch the Vikings play! GRAND FORKS COUNTY FARMERS UNION IS HOSTING A FOOTBALL TRIP NOV. 18-19 TO SEE THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS HOST THE L.A RAMS THE TRIP INCLUDES A NIGHT’S STAY IN A HOTEL AND LOWER LEVEL SEATING FOR THE GAME!
$275 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $325 SINGLE OCCUPANCY MUST BE A MEMBER OF NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EUNICE OLIVIER AT 701-952-0108
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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 12 tip tops for grain truck, well built, 18’7” by 90” inside measurements, was on a 19’ box, $225 obo. 579-4250 lv. mess., Duane Wobig, New England.
FOR SALE 1996 9600 JD Combine $23,000, 930 rigid head w/finger reel, $5,000; 2005 914 pickup head, $8,500; JD 224 sunflower head, $5,000; 2013 36’ tricycle style header trailer w/lights, $5,100; 1460 IH combine, Case IH 1010 rigid head w/finger reel, 810 pickup head, $8,000, EZ guide 500 and EZ-steer and 2002 Summers 1,500 gal. 100’ boom sprayer $16,000; 1984 895 Versatile tractor w/new tires and rebuilt engine, $18,500. 764-6410, Casey Lund, Killdeer. FOR SALE 1960 IH 2 ton truck, 14’ wood box, hoist, $600; 1961 IH 2 ton truck, ps., 14’ steel box, hoist roll tarp, $1,000; Hardi pull-type sprayer, 90’ booms triple nozzles, 950 gal. tank, pto pump, $5,000; JD 220 flex head, 20’ good poly, $500. 326-4180, Ron Haugen, Aneta. FOR SALE Two 30 hp. Wisconsin air-cooled motors, used on Versatile swathers, $300 for both motors. 737-9383, Eric Soderquist, Wilton. FOR SALE MacDon 21’ 960 double swath head with pickup reel. 263-1407, Earl Roland, Bottineau. FOR SALE 750x16 8 ply tires and rims - 8 hole, 3 rib tires are 90%, fits Case tractor, $375. 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley. FOR SALE 25’ Krouse disk, good blades; 1,500 poly water tank, like new, good for filling sprayers; SH 180 bu. feed wagon; 1981 Trailmaster stock trailer, 6x20, good floor. 853-2286, Billy Thorson, Hettinger.
FOR SALE Road grader, horse drawn; IHC side delivery hay rake; pickup sprayer, mounted good Honda engine; several 1 row corn cultivators. 733-2375, Wilfred Kunze, Dazey. FOR SALE 1974 Ford F800 tandem axle grain truck, 63,000 mi., 500 bu. box, 22’ long, lots of new parts and always shedded. 774-8119 lv. mess., David Mischke, Williston. FOR SALE 1975 Dodge 600 truck, 2 1/2 ton, 375 bu. box 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, $10,000 obo. 220-0993, John O. Spitzer, Wilton.
FOR SALE Rodenator, hand held not on cart, pocket gopher killer, uses propane and oxygen, comes w/spade, hard hat, goggles, ear phones & gauges, NEW - never used, $1,200; Snowblower, 3 pt. Hiniker, single stage, hydraulic spout w/cylinder, 7’, small 1,000 pto., $500; PreAgro 55 grain moisture tester, hand held, has hard case & instructions, $50; JD hay moisture tester SW007320, all in one probe, has book & calibrator w/case, $50. 543-3843, Doug Hannestad, Hatton.
FOR SALE Westfield grain auger, 6”x36’, electric, excellent condition, $1,800; Westfield grain auger, 7”x46’, electric, excellent condition, $2,200; Turf-Power lawn mower/snowblower combo, 42-inch, 14 horsepower twin, Hydra-static drive, chains, wheel weights included, excellent, $1,200; Towner Orchard plow, offset disc, 7 1/2’ 24” discs, Model K-66, heavy duty, excellent, $1,000; John Deere 500 snowmobile, 1973, runs, $1,000. 220-0993, John Spitzer, Wilton. FOR SALE 2007 New Holland BR780A baler with net wrap, wide pickup, nice, $6,900; 2004 New Holland BR780 auto-wrap twine only, $4,900; New Enorossi 18 wheel rake, never used, $16,500; Farmhand 7 wheel finger rake, works good, $950; Westendorf 450 bu. gravity wagon, 14 ton gear, $3,750; New Holland 276 square baler, $1,500; Farmall M tractor, very nice, $1,600; Farmall H tractor with 6-foot belly mower, runs good, $1,700; PTO generator, 15,000 Watt, 120/240 volt, works good, $700; 1983 Ford F-250 4x4, 4 speed, 5.8L, longbox, 147K, some rust, $1,500. 3208543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley. FOR SALE JD 3200 auto reset 5 bottom plow; Demco 750 bu. pto. driven grain cart w/roll tarp; Case IH Model 2016 combine pickup header w/16’ belt pickup, like new; Mayrath 6”x28’ grain auger w/9 hp. Briggs engine; all items always shedded; new Bourgault air seeder points with carbide tips; combine pickup guards; five cow stanchions. 6282805 or 629-9003, Doug Halden, Stanley. FOR SALE 1 small square bale buncher; John Deere Trailer #37 mower; 1 - 4 wheeled running gear on steel; 1 new tire LT 245-75R-17, Load Range E; 15-30 McCormick tractor on steel; two cream separators; used 7-inch baler belting; Leon #3100 HD 10’ 3 pt. blade; Freeman hyd. manure scoop for Hs & Ms; 1 late model Super M; 12’ Kirschmann press drill; 3 and 4 bottom Int. plows; packer and pony drills; 2 antique grain cleaning machines; 2 pump jacks; lots of horse drawn equipment. larryn@ westriv.com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE Older 39-foot chisel plow with 3 bar drag, $3,900. 652-5978, Larry Lura, Carrington. FOR SALE 3000 Ford tractor with 3 point Woods mower, $4,900; Target (walk behind) concrete saw, 14-inch blade, $1,800. 678-3440, Marlene Anderson , Fort Ransom. FOR SALE AMCO 29’ tandem disk w/JD harrows, $6,500; Morris Maxim 39’ air drill, make offer; JD 1600 chisel plow 30’ w/Gandy 5417 & NH3, offer. 875-4278, Jon Heller, Williston.
FOR SALE Anhydrous nitrolator, distributors & shut off, offer; exhaust manifold & gaskets for a 200 6 cyl. Ford motor used in Versatile swathers, $85; 42’ JD 1010 field cultivator, all walking tandems, new bushings in shanks, no drag, $1,200; aluminum tool box, 2 doors - 4’ W x 2’ D x 2’ T, $250; 45 - 14” sweeps for JD chisel plow, 2 1/4” bolt pattern, 22 - new, 23 - like new, $250; JD 10’ 100 Series chisel plow, extra shanks, no drags, $350; 3 hydraulic cylinders for log splitters or winglift on cultivators, 4” x 16”, $100 ea.; new windshield & left front fender for 93-97’ Dodge Intrepid, $50 ea.; antique hand tools, 109 wrenches, Maytag motor, large trunk, more. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown. FOR SALE 1988 Donahue 7’x24’ stock trailer in very good condition, has 2 - 8,000 lb.axles, good springs & straight axles, very good floor w/lots of supports, no rust holes, lights & brakes work, good tires, repainted a few years ago & whl. bearings packed, 1 center divider gate, mainly used for horses, $3,900; Univerth 37’ combine header transport, lights on back, lights on back, adjustable main beam, tie down straps, good highway tires w/12” rims, trails straight, nice paint, $3,100; 2000 JD 566 baler w/reg. mega tooth pickup, monitor shows 15,900 total bales, 540 pto., bale kicker, hyd. pickup lift, good belts & tires, nice paint, wire harness & connectors are good, $5,900. 320-8543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley. FOR SALE Midsota dump trailer, tandem axle, heavy duty axles, 14’ x 7’, electric lift control, $5,000; 1974 Ford F600 single axle truck, 15’ box, roll tarp, 330 motor, 87,000 mi.; Summers 60’ super harrow, $4,500; IH 1010 25’ header, bat reel, $2,500; Saturn 35’ chisel plow w/3 bar harrow, $3,800; CIH 8500 45’ air hoe drill, $6,000; Allis Chalmers CA tractor w/6’ belly mower, narrow front, $2,000. 283-5178, Marc Greening, Wales. FOR SALE Light driving harness, breast type, no breeching, bridle & reins, $150; show/parade harness, silver/ spotted red pad under saddle, collar type, bridle, reins, collar, hames, breeching, all complete, $600, will fit a Haflinger; smaller team show type harness, silver spots, medallions, has hames, bridle & reins, will fit Shetland, Hackney, POA, lot of leather strap for sizing, $500; Black - tuck & roll 2 person buggy w/small cargo area in back, inflatable tires, shafts that have quick tach clips, $800; Black Amish made 2 seater buckboard w/cargo area, all 4 wheels have hard rubber, shafts - quick tach clips, $2,500; blonde sleigh, 2 person w/cargo area in back, shafts - quick tach clips, $1,800; smaller buckboard, work in progress, woodwork done, stained dark brown, seat not done, parts there, back set of whls. on, need to finish front, need to do the 5th whl. drive, do have shafts-not done, hardware is there, $500. 543-3843, Deb Hannestad, Hatton. FOR SALE Like new DCT alum. trailer, 22’ flatbed, electric brakes, jack, 5,200 lb. axles, 22515” tires, 6 hole rims, spare wheel & tires, load ramps. 683-4817 or 680-1491, Ed Lund, Lisbon. FOR SALE Calf puller, the good type, Deluxe model. 252-6455, Myron Tarno, Jamestown.
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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; 1,00012,400 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. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley. FOR SALE Hesston 565T round baler, twine tie, field ready, always shedded. 878-4966 days or 878-4957 nights, Chester Brandt, Hebron.
FOR SALE 1997 IH 4900 service truck w/DT466, crew cab, 5 spd., auto, IMT crane, tommy lift, air reel, hyd. reel, pull-out drawers, vice & only 58,200 mi.; Horst 45’ header transport, 4 whl. steer, used once, shedded, like new; 2,000 gal. tandem axle fuel trailer w/pintle hitch, fuel gauge, filter, hose & nozzle. 6932371, Rick Frueh, Martin. FOR SALE JD 5-16” plow pack and drill, $500; Minneapolis Moline 10’ one way heavy duty hydraulic lift, $150; plow & 1-way have never seen rocks; 3 cast iron cable pulleys for Farmhand loader, $15; 5’ Mohawk 3 pt. weed trimmer, $50. 537-5531, Ole Bryn, Towner. FOR SALE 18.4-38 Firestone radial clamp on duals w/50-60% rubber; 60 SCR new style clip on pick-up guards, Model # 100 & 127, good for peas or downed crops; complete turbo for 4010 taken off years ago, just using tractor for auger and raking now. 626-1492, Leo Thomas, Velva. FOR SALE 30’ Rowse dump rake, excellent cond.; 2 Allied augers, 6”x31”, nice; 14.9-24 tire, great shape; 2 - 28Lx26 BAR tires w/ rims, nice cond.; used 11Lx15 Tri. rib tire; many 5’ T & U posts; lots of wooden corner posts; 33’ Morris 731 chisel plow w/3 bar harrow, excellent cond.; nice 9’ Sund pickup. 542-3301 or 771-8653, Kenny Heilman, Rugby. FOR SALE 7’ & 8’ MDS heavy duty rock/brush/scrap buckets; 7’ & 8’ MDS Euro-Global buckets; 8’ MDS-JD Classic Tach bucket w/5 tine grapple; 8’ MDS 148-158 bucket w/JD grapple; 7’ bucket w/Koyker quick tach; 9’ MDS bucket w/5 tine MDS grapple w/ Koyker quick tach; MDS attachment adapter from Euro-Global to JD classic-tach; MDS attachment adapter from skid steer quick-tach to Euro-Global; MDS rock badger (rock digger); 10’ MDS heavy snow pusher w/skid steer attach; pallet fork/skid steer attach w/hydraulic fork adjust; pallet fork/skid steer/5200lbx48” forks; pair of 12 ply 28Lx26 GY tires@95%; pair of 12 ply 28Lx26 GY@75-80% on JD rear combine rims; pair of new Titan 11.2x36 tires; pair of new Titan 18.4x34x8 ply; 710/70R42 Firestone@40%; 2- 14.9R30 GY on band rims@40-50%; 710/70R38 Titan@60%; 380/90R50 GY@70%; 620/70R46 GY @75%; 620/70R42@50%; many other tires and ag rims available. 709-0103, Alan Wald, Edgeley. FOR SALE King Coal furnace, Model 250, good condition, auger feed, $1,500 obo; Allis Chalmers WC, overhauled engine, good condition, $1,500 obo. 348-3727, Randall Schantz, Glen Ullin.
FOR SALE 2007 Salford 570-41 RTS vertical tillage implement; John Deere 260 disc mower – 3pt. hookup; set of 800 single wheels on rims for John Deere 9760STS or similar combine; set of 600 rear wheels on rims for Case IH Flagship combines. 269-0976, Justin Sherlock, Dazey.
FOR SALE 24” Taylor-Way HD disk w/9” spacing, 24 disks; Rosekamp electric roller mill, Model K, 18”; Centrifugal fan, 10 hp. single phase; utility augers - 6x24, 6x16, 8x16, 4x50, 7x45, 10x18, all electric drive; 6x16 auger w/hyd. motor; Rapat belt conveyor, Model 3218; Farmhand F235 loader; 3618812, Arnold Buhr, Buffalo. FOR SALE 50 -14” sweeps; 39 - 16” sweeps, hitch for Bourgault cultivator; 1992 47’ IH chisel cultivator with Hiniker 8150 NH3; 4,000 gal. fuel tank double wall with high capacity pump; 3 - 45 degree power heads; 100# full propane tank; bin heaters, electric and propane together; 19 teeth for Degelman harrows for cultivator; Gas Boy pump with keys. 784-5987 or 833-1472, David Brossart, Lansford. WANTED Pair 750x18 front tires, 3 rib. 852-1150, Art Oen, Minot. WANTED 806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; JD 5010, 5020, 6030, MM 1350, 1355 and others, running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley. WANTED Hinged Model 800 IH 11 or 12 bottom plow, must be in good condition. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown. WANTED 6’ or 7’ brush mower with 3 pt. hook-up for Allis Chalmers WD45. 640-1253, Bob Oscarson, Wahpeton. WANTED 9’ cutter bar for a 456 New Holland mower (must be straight, doesn’t matter if there are guards). 626-1492, Leo Thomas, Velva. WANTED Rear wheel weights for 6410 JD tractor. 693-2306, Steve Vetter, Harvey. GIVE AWAY Used tires of various sizes suitable for stock trailer use, there are a number of 16” 10 ply. 626-1492, Leo Thomas, Velva.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1987 17’ Larson boat, inboard, well maintained, near Minnewaukan, good ski or fishing boat, new tarp & trailers tires, $3,000, ski’s & tow ropes included. 8339444, John Martinson, Minot. FOR SALE Dennco 6500 tow bar, aluminator, foldable, $150. 838-4326, LeRoy Beyl, Minot
FOR SALE 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; 50’ tower; propane range, includes 2-100 lb. bottles & dble. regulator. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.
FOR SALE Peavey PA system, 2 - SP2 Peavey Black Widow speakers, 2 - Peavey 18” Black Widow bass speakers, 2 - Peavey 12” Black Widow monitors, 2 Peavey power amps in road case, 1 Peavey Model PV14a) 12 channel sound board, 1 Peavey EG-31 band EQ, 8 - Par 64 stage lights w/ stands and Pro American DJ control, plus cords. 438-2157 or 351-3698 lv. mess., Dean Hagen, Maddock. FOR SALE Antiques – Cyclone seed spreader, number setting w/cloth bag, neck strap & crank, USA; 2 box end wrenches for older JD tractors; IH thresh machine cyl. wrench & tooth straightner, USA; 6” post vice, old, USA; old 1 1/2” faucet for barrels USA; JD long loop plow cleves; Toledo bench barrel scale, price numbers & platform counter beam scale & weights; Delaval separater book & 3 milk floats; sourdough starter, 4 oz.; YB & Gum Penn cigar boxes; 2 oblong Silver plates, made by Leonard; silver spoon; old box camera, USA, uses D6 Agfa film; Dexter pencil sharpener from country school; old milk, medicine & pop bottles; H.D. 5x8 cly. w/hoses; old houblers & neck chains for cows; wheelbarrow w/rubber tire, like new; 1 1/2’ open & box ends, 22” long; 2 older box ends for JDs; 6” post vice, good; long loop JD plow cleves; Lock 1 1/2 barrel faucet; PTO roller pumps, 6 & 8 rollers, 2 like new, good. 934-4822, Clemens Fleck, Bismarck. FOR SALE 5 1/2’ T steel posts; 5 1/2’ U steel posts. 734-2251 lv. mess. or 220-9263, 226-8626, Robert W Anderson, Wilton. FOR SALE The Clam 2000, 2 person collapsible ice house, $100. 739-3590, Vickie Mahnke, Grand Forks. FOR SALE Victorian rocker, smaller w/dark wood, tapestry cushioned seat, make offer; full box spring & mattress, good condition, $75; oak stools, $5 ea.; weathered rocker w/leather seat, needs repair, $10; wing back chair, needs recovering, $25; 2 cattle fences w/small spaces on bottom, $10 ea.; Welden 20th Century heavy duty 295 amp, 24 V & 2 - 200 amp, helmet w/extra glasses, leads, gloves & tools, offer. 520-1330, Sharol Rogalla, Minto. FOR SALE Large steel flatbed cart, 1 ton capacity, w/6 wheels, 27” W x 72” L, easily moves heavy shop equipment, $250. 297-9634, Larry Lampl, West Fargo. FOR SALE Air boat pontoon, 26’ custom built, two engine - 90 hp. VW w/hand crafted wooden fan, wind and water + 4 stroke 25 hp. Mercury, new plywood & carpet, live well, canopy, etc., heavy duty trailer, $15,800, would consider trade for small payloader, D4 loader crawler in working condition. 628-6949 or 314-799-6949, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley. FOR SALE Wooden church altar from church in Jud, unique ornamental top piece on approx. 6’ long base, $250 obo. 320-9142, Neil Baker, Jamestown. FOR SALE New Ronco electric past machine, cost $100, will sell for $50; new feather pillows, $15 ea. 252-6455, LaDona Tarno, Jamestown.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE One gas golf cart, 2017 EZ GO TXT, w/12” wheels, color is Silver with a Metro custom seat, priced below book. 597-3730 or 4009825, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE Otter Creek road sign; pool table; cedar chest; vintage stereo components and speakers; Minneapolis Moline U 1/26 scale tractor; vintage steamer wardrobe trunk; 40” knotty pine table; horse design weather vane; jars full of clothes buttons; kid’s drum set. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot. FOR SALE Complete set of 9 Anderson crank out windows, wood framed, metal clad, double paned, excel. cond., over $5,000 new, asking $1,000; Reese 5th wheel camper hitch, 16 ton, part #30047, new, $250; offset camper hitch to 2 5/16 ball, $125. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown. FOR SALE Marlin Model XL-7, 30-06, syn. stock, scope mts. & rings, $350; Rossi 243 cal., single shot, w/sites, $235; Henry 22 WMR lever action, sites, 18” barrel, $380; Tikka-Baretta Forester 30-06, 22” barrel, wood stock, NIB, $580; Savage Model 30, 12 ga., 2 3/4 & 3”, 30” barrel, full choke pump, $260; Savage Model 12, 204 Ruger cal. heavy varmint barrel, Nikon 9x50 scope, syn. stock, $625; Ruger American 22 WMR, syn. stock, scope mounts, NIB, $350; Ruger American 22 LR bolt action, adj. scope & trigger, $350; Ruger 10-22 auto pink syn. stock, 50 Yr. Anniversary Model, sites & mts., $340; Ruger Hawkeye Model 77, 7 MM Magnum, 24” barrel, scope mts., NIB, $625; Browning BAR 300 Win Magnum, 24” barrel, Belgium made, sites, $650. 683-4817 or 680-1491, Ed Lund, Lisbon. FOR SALE Reese 5th wheel camper hitch, 16 ton, part #30047, new, $250 FOR SALE AKC Labador pup, shots & vet checked, 6 wks. old; mini Rex rabbits, miniature weanling Jack donkeys, spotted or black ; 8 yr. old spotted Jack. 326-2948 evenings, Jerry Axtman, Harvey. FOR SALE Galileo Grande II Baby Grand digital piano, 88 key keyboard, pedals - damper, soft, Sostenuto (all programmable), high contrast LCD display, numerous jacks & terminals, high gloss, black finish, cabinet made in Italy, 2 stage sliding key cover, dual prop lifting lid; matching bench, 380 lbs., like new - used very little due to loss of sight, $2,500. 680-0620, LaVonne Nelson, Gwinner. FOR SALE Pair hvy. duty chains for 14-9-28 size tire or smaller, $150/pr.; vehicle chains fits 16” tires, $85/pr.; cargo carrier fits receiver hitch, 500 lb. capacity, $45; all items in good condition. 663-5978 evenings, G. Schaner, Bismarck. FOR SALE Health Mate 2 person sauna, made out of Cedar wood, never been used, just don’t have time, $3,000; Juke box, plays 45s, Rowe ami, $500; 1977 GL1000 Gold Wing, 46,600 mi. w/wind jam. 679-2522, Travis Samson, Max. FOR SALE 155-000 BTU King Coal automatic stoker fired furnace, good condition, works well, $500. 260-0015, Arthur Wolfe, Dickinson.
FOR SALE Christmas tree lights for outside, C9 size bulbs, 25 lights to package, $2/pkg., 15 pkgs. 843-7385, Wilbert Kunz, New Salem. WANTED 2 wooden wagon wheels, 35 1/2” high x 3 1/4” wide, to fix old wagon. 579-4461 lv. mess., Jerry Mellmer, New England. WANTED Prairie dog hunters to hunt on my land. Make reservations now. larryn@westriv. com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields. WANTED John Deere chain saws, 60V or 55V, made by Echo, running or for parts. 566-4605 lv. message, Steve Loe, Moorhead. WANTED 1885-1985 Oliver County history book; Winchester marbles and flashlights; 1806 Red Tomahawk road signs; vintage tulip/ lily glass lamp shades. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot. WANTED Hesston, Montana Silver and Pendleton Whiskey belt buckles. 220-9263 or 7346706, Robert Anderson, WIlton. WANTED Old advertising signs, thermometers, gas pumps, clocks, guns, coffee tins, North Dakota trade tokens and other items. 6282130 evenings, Jerry Lumley, Stanley. WANTED Westland gas/oil station advertising stuff; signs, oil cans, clocks, thermometers, & gas pumps or anything else with the Buffalo logo, would also be interested in other brands of gas/oil stuff if you have them, old advertising signs, 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 258-0420, Val Ganje. WANTED 410 shotgun prefer Winchester, may consider other type or cal. 252-6455, Myron Tarno, Jamestown. GIVEAWAY 16’ Fiberglass sail boat, needs a sail and a lot of work. 320-9142, Neil Baker, Jamestown.
VEHICLES FOR SALE 2005 Silver Ford Mustang w/Cobra rims, 97,000 mi., 4.0L V6, $6,500. 764-6410, Casey Lund, Killdeer. FOR SALE 2 Starcars/Durants, 1926 is a slightly modified coupe, 1925 is a touring sedan, both in running condition but need restoring, in storage for 20 yrs., $10,000 for both cars. 320-9142, Neil Baker, Jamestown. FOR SALE 2001 Toyota Tundra, V6, 95,000 mi., 2 whl. drive, 4 dr., green, AC/cassette/CD, $5,200. 924-8233, James Lehfeldt, Fingal. FOR SALE, 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, in very good shape, new tires, V-8, no rust, leather seats, 107,600 mi., make reasonable offer. 374-7851, Gary Hoffman, Ashley. FOR SALE 1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V8 4.3L motor, mint condition; 1951 Straight Eight Buick. larryn@westriv.com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Longhorn Edition pickup, approx. 63,100 miles, loaded with most every option and more. 269-0976, Justin Sherlock, Dazey. WANTED Older 3/4 ton regular cab pickup with 4 spd, in good condition. 852-1150, Art Oen, Minot.
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Bred herd of Black Angus cows, 80-90 head, bred to Black bulls for fall delivery. 878-4966 days or 878-4957 nights, Chester Brandt, Hebron. WANTED Older horse, well broke, 14 or 14 1/2 height. 220-9263 or 734-2251, Robert W. Anderson, Wilton.
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