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Burleigh County director Tracey Miller selected as one of 20 in the world for WFO program
DECEMBER 2020
GET TO KNOW A FARMERS UNION INSURANCE AGENCY
Brandi Larson Agency I grew up on a farm south of Stanley and graduated from Stanley High School in 1998. I attended NDSU in Fargo, but my degree was in elementary education from VCSU in Valley City. After graduating college, I taught first and second grade in New Town and Stanley for eight years. My education background made the shift into supplemental insurance a great fit and I focused eight years in that industry before I started with Farmers Union Insurance in January 2020. I have enjoyed the transition of having an agency and offering a broader range of products to my customers. My husband Darin and I have been married 2 ½ years. Together, we have six children: Sydney (20), Chance (17), Jordan (17), Carissa (16), Casyn
(14), and Halle (13). My husband has worked for the CASE IH dealership (Border Plains) in Stanley as a diesel technician for over 25 years. We keep busy running after the kids and doing projects at our home. I am currently the president of the Stanley Park Board and have sat on that board for several years. I am also part of the Stanley Visitors Committee and am a member of my church’s finance committee. I enjoy gardening and making salsa, reading (when I get the chance), golfing and traveling with my family. I look forward to representing the Farmers Union Insurance name and brand in the many years ahead. I love working with my insureds and meeting new customers and help them protect themselves and their families from the unforeseen. I am passionate about what I do and love visiting with my clients to make sure they are protected with their auto, home, life, health, business and also farming operations.
Brandi Larson Agency 8098 Country Estates Rd Stanley ND 58784 PH: (701) 628-1414
UNION FARMER MAGAZINE Volume 67 • Number 12
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Mark Watne • Vice President: Bob Kuylen • Secretary: Wes Niederman Treasurer: Ronda Throener • Jon Iverson; Shane Sickler; Tyler Stafslien; Ryan Taylor; Michelle Ziesch. 2 • December 2020 • Union Farmer
POLICY HOPPER FROM NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION
Congress still busy before year-end With the election season behind us, we have been inundated by speculation about what the results mean for future policy debates. However, the current Congress has a lot left on its plate before the next Congress convenes in January. While lame-duck sessions tend to be low-key affairs, the House and Senate are contending with a fast-approaching appropriations deadline and an unfinished coronavirus relief debate.
FISCAL YEAR 2021 APPROPRIATIONS
In September, Congress passed and the president signed a continuing resolution (CR), averting a government shutdown. The CR expires on Dec. 11, meaning Congress has less than two weeks left to pass a final spending package for Fiscal Year 2021. The House passed its appropriations bills in July, but the Senate did not release its proposals until Nov. 10. Despite the delay, it seems likely that a final spending package will pass before the deadline. NDFU’s appropriations requests are reflected in both the House and Senate bills. The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, which provides support for farmer mental health, is fully funded by both bills. The Agricultural Mediation Program is slated to receive another badly needed increase in funding. Both bills would boost Farm Service Agency loan and agricultural research funding, though at different levels. All told, there is no massive gap that must be bridged between the House and Senate agriculture appropriations bills. Barring the unforeseen, NDFU’s priorities should be well represented in the final package.
PRICE REPORTING, GRAIN STANDARDS
The CR also extended Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) and Grain Standards Act (GSA) authorities to Dec. 11, punting on a true reauthorization for each law. In midNovember, the Senate unanimously passed a GSA reauthorization. NDFU has been particularly focused on LMR in our push to require beef packers to purchase 50% of their cattle from the cash market. While it’s unclear whether Congress will take action on LMR, the debate over strengthening the cash market is very much alive.
Another extension would defer the issue to the next Congress.
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF
The early fall was dominated by roller coaster negotiations over the next coronavirus relief package. The on-again off-again discussions between House Democrats, the White House and Senate Republicans ultimately fell apart in the run-up to Election Day. Many had hoped tensions would cool during the lame-duck session, but the outlook now seems as uncertain as ever. Throughout the debate, all sides have agreed that additional support for agriculture is needed. The major fault lines seem to be around unemployment benefits, food assistance, support to state and local governments, and the sheer size of the package. Closing the nearly $1.5 trillion gap between the proposals is a huge challenge that could very well spill into the next Congress.
CONCLUSION
A contentious election cycle and the coronavirus pandemic have made for an exhausting year. Hopefully, deep partisan rifts will give way to bipartisan achievements in the remaining days on the congressional calendar. At the very least, we can all hope for less divisive and less chaotic policy discussions in 2021.
The 2021
PRECISION AG ACTION SUMMIT has been canceled due to the pandemic
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NDFU announces virtual convention I
n a normal (non-COVID) year, we would be talking about “meeting” season. The staff, board and I would be looking forward with excitement to seeing members at state convention. But not this year. This virus has disrupted our lives more than most of us ever imagined was possible and we still have not found the solution, at least not the total solution. As farmers and ranchers, we understand when nature challenges us and we make do with what is necessary to move forward. NDFU will move forward and carry out the wishes of our members. This means we are holding our state convention virtually, using technology that allows for as much participation as possible. We have asked counties and locals to elect the minimum number of delegates required to carry their membership vote. We will be encouraging all delegates to participate in the virtual meeting. We plan to have staff contact each of the delegates and work to ensure they understand how to participate in the meeting. We will have tools for you to communicate with leaders and other delegates participating in the virtual meeting. It will come with limitations as we could have nearly 300 people participating in the call. The convention is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. The
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vast majority of the convention will be spent conducting the necessary business of the organization. We are required to present financial reports, elect leadership and delegates to the NFU convention, adopt policy, and consider any potential bylaw changes. At the opening of the convention, we will explain how you can participate, how you will be able to vote in contested elections, and the process of policy development. We will have recorded videos from elected officials, giving us the latest update on current issues. The insurance company management report and financial update will be presented. I will conduct a questionand-answer session to give you the latest information on our organization’s activities and current efforts. All of our convention committees have been informed and are meeting virtually to prepare for this new meeting style. I hope all of you, as members, can understand that this style of meeting is only for this year. I am optimistic we will start controlling this virus after the first of the year. Bear with us as we prepare to do our best to provide you with all the opportunities a member of this organization deserves. We will continue to do our work as leaders and staff and look forward to the day when we are meeting in person again.
94th annual state convention Friday, Dec. 11 • 10 a.m. • Zoom 10 a.m. • Call to order • Welcome – NDFU President Mark Watne • National anthem • Rules Committee report – President Watne • Agraria Mutual Group annual meeting ~ Financial/annual report – Mark Anderson, CEO • President’s Report – President Watne (AIC, NDFU) 11 a.m.
• Nominations for President, VP, District Directors & NFU Delegates
11:45 a.m. • Voting opens • Lunch break 1 p.m.
• Meeting reconvenes • Financial report • Bylaws Committee preliminary report – President Watne • P&A consideration & action papers considered
1:30 p.m.
• Balloting closes
2:30 p.m. • Final report of Credentials Committee • Elections Committee results • Introduction of new board members 2:45 p.m. • Torchbearer presentation • Bergman Scholarship winners announced 3 p.m.
• Member Q&A – President Mark Watne
4 p.m.
• Adjourn
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HATS OFF TO FARMERS Farmers Union Insurance gives away vintage caps to each farm policyholder in appreciation of ag BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
For farm policyholders of Farmers Union Insurance, a free gift is on the way. Chief Sales, Marketing and Brand Officer Kevin Ressler said farm policyholders should expect to receive a vintage-style Farmers Union Insurance cap from their respective agents. Ressler said the idea grew out of a brainstorming session. The cap is based on Farmers Union Insurance’s “old cap” promotion that saw advertisements run in publications and on TV. “We talk about the what-ifs, and I said, wouldn’t it be cool if we could replicate that cap and give one to every farm policyholder in the state,” he said. “My first thought was, how do we do that?” Farmers Union Insurance worked with the same vendors that make the jerseys it often gives away at Bismarck Lark baseball games and Bismarck Bobcat football games. Ressler said the cap giveaway is meant to recognize producers and the long hours they work to provide an affordable, abundant food supply. “The general population, a lot of times, forgets that we spend less per capita of our disposable income on food than any modernized country in the world,” Ressler said. “We’re very fortunate. We forget where it comes from and how hard people work. “We’re proud to represent and protect those (producers).” Ressler said caps are being distributed to agents, and if a policyholder has not received their cap, they should contact their Farmers Union Insurance agent. “This is a tribute to agriculture,” Ressler added. “Thank you to all of our producers."
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A DESIRE TO GROW Burleigh County Farmers Union Director Tracey Miller selected for World Farmers' Organisation program En route to hunting ground, Tracey Miller and her husband RJ had a conversation not typical of deer hunters. With an opportunity to be part of the World Farmers' Organisation’s Gymnasium — a global program meant to turn young producers into leaders — the Millers needed to work out the logistics of Tracey’s required three-year commitment, especially after the couple had a son in May. “I mulled it over for quite awhile, and we covered a lot of the issues before I committed,” Tracey said, noting that son James as well as COVID-19 were among her chief concerns. “With that, and my desire
for personal and professional growth, and my passion for agriculture — all of that was weighed. I spent a lot of time reflecting.” In the end, Tracey decided to submit her name, and she found out Nov. 12 that she was one of 20 worldwide named to the group. “I got the email, and I was so excited,” she said. The gymnasium is “a high level capacity building (program) aimed at training young farmers to (help) them become future leaders in the agricultural sector.” The first gymnasium started with 20 producers
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in October 2017 and ended in February of this year. Miller is set to be part of the second gymnasium, scheduled to run immediately through 2022. To be considered, candidates must be under 31 years of age and be producers. The WFO also requires the class of 20 be balanced, both by gender and geographically. The program typically features, at minimum, two in-person conferences per year in different parts of the world. In the first gymnasium, participants went to Rome twice, Berlin, Madrid and New York City.
GROWTH
The Millers have taken advantage of North Dakota Farmers Union’s leadership programs. They were recently North Dakota’s Farmers Union Enterprise couple, which saw them travel to other states and learn about regional agriculture. “We gained a lot of understanding of agriculture on a national level,” Tracey said. “Being able to see the commodities grown where their farm is based on a half-acre of production, it’s much different. If there’s that much diversity within our nation’s borders, I would imagine it’s even more globally.” Tracey, nee Weber, grew up with cattle on the family farm near New Rockford, as did RJ with his family’s ranch in the Flasher area. Tracey has an off-farm job as a government relations specialist for KLJ Engineering in Bismarck. Tracey has been part of Farmers Union her entire life. She was part of the EPIC youth program in Eddy County growing up and went to camp every summer, eventually earning her Torchbearer Award, the highest honor given in NDFU’s youth program. She is a director on the Burleigh County Farmers Union board. Tracey said she has really grown with her participation in NDFU’s Women In Leadership Development (WILD) program, attending many of the conferences and social events. “With the WILD program, I’ve really had the opportunity to participate and grow,” she said. “It’s given me confidence to build on that experience.” As a producer, Tracey said she is striving for continued education on how agriculture can communicate its problems to consumers. “Growing up in the Midwest, we’re very fortunate that it’s not uncommon for people to have experience with agriculture,” she said. “Unfortunately, outside of our world, that is not the case. That’s why we have organizations that help others understand agriculture and that the food system that serves us is extremely important.” Learning more about agriculture’s problems in other parts of the world is part of the solution, she said. “The correlation of food systems is the nuts and bolts of what I’d most like to learn,” Miller said. “We think of agriculture as a commodity and a 14 • December 2020 • Union Farmer
business. For many, it’s about producing food for themselves and their neighbors. We take a lot of pride in growing food for the world. Sometimes, it’s easy to underestimate what that means if we don’t take into account growing food for survival. It has a whole lot more weight to it when you’re exposed to varying societies and their practices.”
PANDEMIC
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions still surround the second gymnasium as it relates to in-person events, at least in the first year. The WFO has started its communication, holding a virtual meeting shortly after the program’s participants were announced. “The first segment is all virtual right now,” she said. “It’ll stay that way until it’s safe to travel. I won’t be going much further than home for now.” Miller said she completely understands the caution and is looking forward to meeting her new colleagues some time in the future. “I’m trying so hard not to get my hopes up,” she said. “I’m a relationship-driven person. The ability to see them in person with my own two eyes is really important to me. I’m a learning junkie, and it’s about the opportunity to take this in, inperson, and read body language. Regardless, it’ll still be an extremely fruitful learning process. It’s still access to materials and knowledge I wouldn’t have otherwise.” For Miller, it’s about never missing an opportunity to better herself, which is why she’s ready to take the next step as the United States’ sole representation in the WFO’s second gymnasium. “Right now, I have the ability to lead based on my personal experiences with Farmers Union,” she said. “This (WFO program) can further contribute to discussion in what we do for agriculture locally, statewide, nationally and globally. It’s easier to work toward policy reform and problem solving with a global perspective.”
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AN INCREDIBLE SUCCESS!
he annual Women In Leadership Development (WILD) conference was held on Nov. 13, and this year it looked a little different than in years past, but that didn’t stop attendees from getting involved with the event and connecting with others. The conference was held on a completely virtual platform via Zoom to comply with the safety standards that are set in place due to COVID-19. There were a variety of speakers at this year’s event, and the registration list topped out around 60 women. The morning session featured a keynote presentation by Marji Guyler-Alaniz who founded FarmHer. FarmHer shines the spotlight on women in agriculture through photography to share their stories. FarmHer has featured over 350 women and creates a diverse set of media offerings, including photography, television, YouTube videos, written word and podcasts.
The afternoon session included a panel of women involved with various agricultural and leadership experience. Tracey Miller, Amanda McClean, Jen Meyer, Kristy Berger Jelinek and Acacia Stuckle shared their thoughts on what it’s like for women in agriculture today and how the global pandemic has changed their daily lives and leadership goals. Executive Director Kristie Wolff from the North Dakota Women’s Network gave updates on the organization and provided insight on ways to get involved in leadership. The conference wrapped up with singer/ songwriter Jessie Veeder who lives in the northwest corner of the state. She enlightened the group with inspirational stories about adversity, life, balance and provided advice on how to remain positive in the uncertain times we all face.
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Acacia Stuckle, Linton
Kristy Berger Jelinek, Grafton
Megan Olson, Minot
Lisa Carabba-Volk, York
Lori Carlson, Jamestown
Donna Fricke, Bismarck
Julie Gemmill, Fordville
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Get to know the CARLY BITZ, NAPOLEON Napoleon High School, Grade 12
What is your greatest Farmers Union Camp experience? Running for SYAC and celebrating with my friends by staying up all night. What are you looking forward to as a SYAC member? I am looking forward to getting to know my SYAC siblings and making camp the best it can be. What leadership skills do you hope to build this year? I hope to be able to be a strong leader without dictating the meeting.
MADELYN JENNINGS, WASHBURN Washburn High School, Grade 12
What is your greatest Farmers Union Camp experience? All of them. Getting SYAC was a great accomplishment and is a great opportunity. What are you looking forward to as a SYAC member? Being more involved in NDFU and having influence. What leadership skills do you hope to build this year? Confidence, public speaking and be one of the people to lead.
AMBER KNUTSON, VALLEY CITY Valley City High School, Grade 11
What is your greatest Farmers Union Camp experience? Making all of my present day friends. What are you looking forward to as a SYAC member? Planning camp and meeting new people. What leadership skills do you hope to build this year? Anything that will help me with a career or leadership role in the future.
2020-2021 SYAC TREVOR RAFTESETH, ELGIN Grant County High School, Grade 12
What is your greatest Farmers Union Camp experience? Beating Ben at Lightning or when I dressed as Jason Voorhees and scared everyone. What are you looking forward to as a SYAC member? Making another camp experience the best. What leadership skills do you hope to build this year? All of them.
JANAE WEIGEL, NAPOLEON Napoleon High School, Grade 12
What is your greatest Farmers Union Camp experience? Creating so many lasting friendships and learning how to get out of my comfort zone. What are you looking forward to as a SYAC member? Being able to help plan camp, being a leader for campers and being part of the amazing SYAC. What leadership skills do you hope to build this year? Teamwork, listening and being a good role model.
REBECCA WILLER, JAMESTOWN Jamestown High School, Grade 11
What are you looking forward to as a SYAC member? I am looking forward to spending time with other SYAC and planning camp while building more leadership skills. What is your favorite outdoor recreational activity at camp? 9-Square. What leadership skills do you hope to build this year? I hope to learn to work as a team better, and better communication skills.
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Now is the time to start to
The 2020 growing season was drier than average, with the majority of North Dakota receiving below-average precipitation throughout the season. As a result, 65% of the state is experiencing drought, and an additional 27% is considered abnormally dry. Ranchers have reported up to 60% reductions in forage production on pasture, range and hayland due to the drought in 2020, according to North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists. This decrease in forage production, continued drought and impacts of overgrazing due to loss of forage have resulted in nearly 50% of the state’s pasture and range being in poor or very poor condition. “In many areas, pasture and rangeland also experienced excess grazing pressure,” says Miranda Meehan, livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “These pastures may need extra time to recover before producers initiate
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grazing in 2021. Following the 2017 drought, grass development was delayed by as much as two weeks, primarily due to overgrazing and lack of moisture in the fall.” The 2020 grazing season is very similar to 2017, with stressful conditions occurring on pasture and hayland going into the upcoming winter. Grazing before grass plants reach the appropriate stage of growth for grazing readiness causes up to a 60% reduction in forage production, which can reduce the stocking rate and/or animal performance, Meehan notes. The pastures stressed by drought and/ or overgrazing this fall more than likely will experience a delay in grazing readiness in 2021, irrelevant of the amount of snow received this winter and rainfall received next spring. Meehan and Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist, recommend that ranchers plan for a reduction in forage
plan for 2021 grazing season production in 2021. Here are three scenarios producers could see in 2021: If we receive below normal moisture in 2021, expect lower forage production for the growing season and a decline in forage quality earlier in the season. Unlike in 2020, no residual soil moisture will be available to offset the lack of precipitation. If spring precipitation is normal, expect a delay in plant development and lower production due to a loss in tiller development following the dry fall. If we experience a wet spring, forage production and quality likely will be normal but not above normal. “Ranchers should have a plan in place to reduce their stocking rates if overgrazing occurred this year, especially this fall, and if drought persists in 2021,” Meehan says. “They will need to adjust the length of time they graze and/or the number of animals grazed.
“Make plans to grow more annual forages for hay and/or grazing,” she adds. “Using cover crops and annual forages strategically within your crop system can provide added feed while enhancing soil health.” Making early adjustments to the stocking rate will prevent overgrazing and reduce the length of time the grass takes to recover from drought, as well as improve the long-term sustainability of livestock operations. “Overgrazing can have long-term impacts on the entire rangeland plant community, leading to a loss of forage production, changes in plant species composition, soil erosion, weed growth and a reduction in the soil’s ability to hold water,” Sedivec says. Article courtesy of NDSU Ag Communications.
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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE BALE TRAILER, heavy-duty spread axle pintle hitch 12-bale trailer, includes 3-point automatic hitch that allows operator to hitch and unhitch without leaving tractor cab; Hydraulic post pounder. 701-9743644, Loren Myran, Taylor. SMALL TRACTOR, John Deere 1025R, diesel, 4-wheel drive, power take-off front and back, power steering, winter plug-in, 3 point hitch, 51 inch bucket, 60 inch finish lawn mower, piles snow 7 feet high. 300 hours. 701-317-2327, Jim Enlow, Manvel. CULTIVATOR, Salford 2010 570 rts 41 ft. drag and rolling baskets; 2003 1790 JD split row planter 16-32 rows, mechanical drive, half disconnect, no fert, e-sets on corn rows, 2 point hitch markers, 350 computrak monitor, mechanical down pressure on units; 24 ft. JD chisel plow 701-320-3172, Mike Carlson, Jamestown. CASE TRACTOR, IH 75A Farmall FWD w/540 loader, 3pt blade, no cab, 208 hrs, always shedded, looks like new; 40 used Lange anhydrous knives; anhydrous nitrolator w/hyd shut off & hoses; steel fence posts; Kawasaki generator KG 1500B; Antique pump jack w/wooden lift arms; farm scale w/steel wheels; several hopper bins; six 100 pound wheel weights for a 4430 John Deere tractor. 701-6299003, Doug Halden, Stanley. TUB GRINDER, 1000 Haybuster tub grinder. 701-263-5223, Leonard Hoskin, Maxbass. CASE IH MAXXUM, 125, MFWD, 750 hrs. with CASE IH 755 Loader; MK Martin 8ft Snow Blower, used very little; JD 16ft Chisel Plow; 5 Section Wooden Harrow; IH Farmall M Tractor; Horse Drawn 2 Row Corn Planter and a one Row Corn Cultivator. 701-483-4825, Richard Jablonsky, Dickinson. SWATHER HEADER, Honeybee model ST-30 swather header with contained transport, 30 foot double swath head that has been used on JD A400 and 4995 units. Have used for 7 years as single 30 for cutting mostly canola. Has been stored inside in most off seasons and is in great shape, asking $25,000. 701-290-0390, Kevin Kirsch, Belfield. PRESS DRILLS, 3-12 ft. IH 6200 press drills steel press, markers, transport, reconditioned, field ready $5800, can deliver; JD BFW disk 21 ft., field ready, $2000, can deliver, have many other IH press drills and used drill parts. Also have tote bags $12.50. 701-400-5742, Gerald Miller, Mandan.
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1460 IH COMBINE, 3600 hours, 24 ft. cut; Header with finger reels, new transport, new sickle, very good condition (both always in building storage); No. 55 Flexicoil 70' sprayer, new tires, new pump, very good condition. 70-225-3516, Robert Lefor, Lefor. LORRICH, w/ air, 3000 bushel; Yetter 20 ft rotary hoe. 701-320-8390, Larry Exner, LaMoure.
WANTED SECTION, for spring tooth parts. Tractor, implement umbrella. 701-983-4498, Dae Bauer, Golden Valley.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HORSE HARNESS, full size horse harness (excellent condition); Parts for pony harness, missing tugs and lines. Lots of harness pieces from the LaSalle harness company-quality harness parts with brass hardware. Priced to sell! 701-362-7704, Henry Erber, Glenburn. TRANSMISSIONS, 4 SP Overdrive Transmission out of 82 1/2 ton $75.00; 3 SP Transmission out of 77 Chevy 1/2 Ton $50.00; 2 New 4-Wheeler Tires, Avenger Brand 27X9X14; Set of 4 tires and rims off a 2019 Polaris ATV Sportsman. Brand new. Should fit machines from 2010 and up.(2)25X8X12 and (2)- 25X10X12. $350. For text communication, please text 701-3511807. 701-351-8422, Tom O’Brien, Cando. GUNS, Winchester carbine model 9422, .22 magnum lever action with Bushnell scope; Winchester model 250 lever action .22 cal; Ruger single six revolver .22 cal. 701-751-1105, John Toman, Bismarck. STEEL WHEELS, set of 4 Budd steel wheels 24.5, ten hole. Replaced with aluminum. Can send pics. $300 for all. 701-208-0516, Daryl Klein, Balta. TIRES, 235/55R18: One tire is brand new, a Hercules Road Tour, purchased in Wyoming. Three tires are original to the vehicle (RAV4) and they are Geolander. Toyota measures the tread at 5/32, 7/32, and 7/32, lots of tread left. $75 and must take all four. 701-258-5155, Audrey Grafsgaard, Bismarck.
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GOLDEN BRAND ELECTRIC CHAIR, red, can send pics, only used few hours; Antique bedroom set and dresser, 1927 era walnut wood, have pics; Dell printer with scanner. 701-263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.
WANTED OLD STUFF: John Deere, IH, Case, MM, and Oliver advertising signs or oil cans. License plates, ND car or motorcycle. Old Gas Station Gas and Oil Advertising: signs, old gas pumps, oil cans, pop signs, clocks or thermometers that have advertising on them. I also collect arrowheads, tokens with town names on them, and crocks that have advertising on them. 701-220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck. PRAIRIE DOG HUNTERS to come & hunt on my land. Make reservations now; Want to hire somebody to put up 3-barb wire fence with steel posts in 2020 or 2021. Email: larryn@westriv.com. 701-597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields. TRAILER, 4 wheel steel trailer to park in corral; 15-30 McCormick tractor; 2 cream separators; Late-model super M, w/live PTO; 1 new tire LT245-75R-17 Load Range E; 2 new P235-70R-15. One David Dradley metal grain bos.; Two-wheel trailer with Model T axle and wood spoke wheels like new. Email: larryn@westriv.com. 701597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.
VEHICLES FOR SALE FLATBED PICKUP, 2001 1-ton chevy with flatbed. 6.5 diesel, automatic, 2 wheel drive, 118,000 miles, $6500. 701-2080516, Daryl Klein, Balta. 1990 FORD F-150, 4x4, with lock out hubs, 300-6 cyl, 5 speed, $1500. 701-852-1150, Art Oen, Minot. 2015 CHEVY TRAVERSE, 77,500 miles, excellent condition, heated-leather seats, rear camera, 7 passenger, sun roof, AWD, loaded. 701-629-9937, Lori Lefor, Stanley
WANTED OLD TRUCK, 1930s or 40s Chevrolet truck. 701-974-3644, Loren Myran, Taylor. PICKUP, 1973-1987 Chevy or GMC pickup, 2 or 4x4. 701-680-1079, Dylan Ekstrom, Forman.
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Founding Farmers Gift Boxes Just in time for the holiday season, Farmers Restaurant Group has created an array of gift boxes suitable for friends, family, colleagues, neighbors and almost everyone. Founding Farmers Gift Boxes bring restaurant guest favorites directly into home kitchens. They feature new company offerings, such as Founding Farmers Chocolate and Founding Farmers House-Roasted Coffee, as well as farm goods shipped directly to Washington, D.C., on the NDFU 18-wheeler, such as American Crystal sugar and Beyla Honey from Grant County. They also include products from partners, such as JQ Dickinson Salt-Works and Cornell University Maple Syrup Research Program. Founding Farmers Gift Boxes can be shipped across the U.S. Order online at www.farmersrestaurantgroup.com/shop
Morning Essentials Gift Box: Coffee & Pancakes
For the breakfast lover, this gift box includes everything needed to make a delicious Founding Farmers pancake breakfast at home while enjoying the new Farmers Blend House-Roasted Coffee.
Sweet Treats Gift Box: Eat Dessert First!
Whip up a batch of Shortbread Sugar Cookies and serve them warm with house-crafted Founding Farmers Chocolate and an assortment of scratch-made dipping and drizzling sauces.
Cookbook Gift Box: Honey & Spice & Everything Nice
For the home chef or aspiring home chef, this gift box includes The Founding Farmers Cookbook with over 100 restaurant-favorite recipes and some Founding Farmers go-to pantry essentials.
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, ND Division
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1415 12th Ave SE PO Box 2136 Jamestown, ND 58402
Collette Tours Presents
Shades of Ireland Sept. 11-20, 2021
Trip powered by Farmers Union Insurance
Travel to the Emerald Isle and immerse yourself in its rich history and rolling hills for 10 glorious days. See Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher and more. Go to gateway.gocollette.com/link/1043453 for trip details and to register. This is a travel opportunity offered through Farmers Union Insurance. For more info, contact Jeff Willer at 952-9111.