Union Farmer - January 2021

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NDFU holds state convention virtually at conference center in Jamestown

JANUARY 2021

GET TO KNOW A FARMERS UNION INSURANCE AGENCY

Lucas Schumacher Agency I grew up in Old Frontenac, Minn., a small rural community on the Mississippi River. My wife Becki is from Baudette, Minn., the Walleye Capital of the World. Our family loves fishing, boating, snowmobiling and just about every other outdoor activity. We have three children: Jackson (12), Jaida (8) and Luca (6). We enjoy following our kids and all of the extracurricular activities they participate in.

Our family moved to Crosby in 2011, and I started as an insurance agent with Farmers Union in 2012. We are grateful for the nine years we spent in Crosby. My fondest memories include coaching golf, hockey and baseball. We hold in our hearts the relationships and friendships we built there.

This past February, I transitioned into the New Rockford agency where I joined Donn Frahm and eventually took over once he retired after 40-plus years of service. We are very excited about this new opportunity and happy to call New Rockford home.

The best part about being a Farmers Union agent is that every day is unique. I truly enjoy going out

to farms and businesses where I get to meet with people in their element. I enjoy working with the great support staff at our Farmers Union and all the other agents across the state.

The New Rockford-Sheyenne school is in the process of planning, organizing and building a second gym at the school. This project will benefit the community as a whole and I am honored to be a part of it. Together with Farmers Union, we are donating $40,000 to the project. I am very excited to be able to do this and I can’t wait for the new gym doors to open! Go Rockets!

Lucas Schumacher Agency 630 1st Ave. S New Rockford ND 58356 PH: (701) 947-2724

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Mark Watne • Vice President: Bob Kuylen • Secretary: Wes Niederman Treasurer: Ronda Throener • Bob Finken; Jon Iverson; Shane Sickler; Tyler Stafslien; Michelle Ziesch.

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WATNE ELECTED TO 8TH YEAR AS PRESIDENT

Mark Watne of Velva was reelected to an eighth year as North Dakota Farmers Union president at the organization’s 94th annual state convention, broadcast virtually from Jamestown on Friday, Dec. 11, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To achieve fairer markets and improve farm income, Farmers Union delegates adopted six policy resolutions and initiatives focused on: Strengthening biofuel markets; implementing a farmer-focused approach to climate change; improving the MARK WATNE farm bill safety net; improving food security and deconsolidating America’s food supply chain; restoring competition to the livestock industry; and supporting state legislation that directs Legacy Fund earnings toward infrastructure expansion, such as competitivelypriced, high-speed broadband in rural areas; and expanded livestock processing in the state.

Sen. John Hoeven and former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp also addressed delegates virtually during the convention, sharing ideas and initiatives they are working on to further family farm and ranch agriculture.

In other elections, Bob Kuylen of South Heart was reelected vice president. Bob Finken of Douglas was newly elected to the organization’s board BOB FINKEN of directors, replacing Ryan Taylor of Towner, who did not seek reelection.

NDFU District 4 Director Shane Sickler, right, and District 2 Director Ryan Taylor, left, take part in the NDFU state convention, held Dec. 11 in Jamestown. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom.

Finken will represent members from District 2, encompassing the counties of Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, Rolette and Ward. Shane Sickler of Gladstone was reelected to the District 4 seat.

That district encompasses the counties of Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, McKenzie, Slope and Stark. Shelly Ziesch of Pettibone was reelected to the District 6 seat.

District 6 comprises a nine-county area: Dickey, Eddy, Foster, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Stutsman and Wells.

The Agraria Mutual Group's annual meeting was also held in conjunction with the NDFU state convention.

Delegates to the NFU Convention in March 2021 District 1: David Gorder, Grand Forks; Adam Leiphon, Crary; David Lundeby, Osnabrock; Sheila Rude, Tolna; Scott Udby, Lankin.

District 2: Ashley Bruner, Drake; Jon Hansen, Ryder; Mark Heinz, Rolette; Philip Neubauer, Bottineau; Holly Sobieck, Douglas; Josh Stutrud, Barton.

District 3: Kurt Andre, Williston; Troy Hedberg, Kenmare; Devin Jacobson, Alamo; Patty Jensen, Tioga; Stacey Johnson, Mohall; Steve Overlee, McGregor.

District 4: Dean Baar, Gladstone; Paulette Baar, Gladstone; Sarah Ewoniuk, South Heart; Jon Pierce, Gladstone; Lenci Sickler, Gladstone; Jamie Sickler, Gladstone.

District 5: Patrick Becker, Selfridge; David Berger, Center; Denise Brown, Baldwin; Bailie Graner, Huff; Dawn Martin, Beulah; Matt Rebenitsch, Fort Rice.

District 6: Ryan Brokaw, Forbes; Lori Carlson, Jamestown; Carmen Rath Wald, Napoleon; Ron Van Bruggen, Litchville; Michelle Ziesch, Pettibone; Robin Ziesch, Pettibone.

District 7: Brad McKay, Page; Bernie Planteen, Cogswell; Justin Sherlock, Dazey; Wyatt Sundquist, Forman; Ben Vig, Sharon.

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NDFU President Mark Watne speaks during the 94th annual NDFU state convention held Friday, Dec. 11, in Jamestown. The convention was held virtually via Zoom.

Let's fix it

Watne points to historical problems with trade, low prices

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orth Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne emphasized the importance of fixing a system that pays farmers and ranchers less for increased trade during his president’s report at the 94th annual state convention.

The convention — held virtually via Zoom on Friday, Dec. 11, at the NDFU Conference Center in Jamestown — featured a short program lasting less than five hours. Watne delivered his remarks before lunch, zeroing in on policy, the farm bill and trade.

Watne shared numbers from the Agricultural Policy Analysis Center, which showed the U.S. market share of key commodities dropping significantly in the past 40 years.

“Remember when trade was the answer? But to

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get that trade, we’re going to price (commodities) low,” said Watne, recalling what farmers were told.

The U.S. exported over 81 percent of the world’s corn on average between 1976 and 1978, but that number dropped to 35.3 percent in the three-year average between 2016 to 2018. Soybeans have fallen from 64.4 percent to 26.2 percent, while wheat has dropped from 43.8 percent to 14.6 percent during the same timeframe.

“Had we maintained our respective share of world trade, we would have had to plant 114 million more acres of those crops just to meet the goal,” Watne said. “It didn’t work out that way, and it’s not going to work out that way into the future. Those realities have to alter American farm

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policy that suggests lowering the U.S. price will increase or maintain U.S. market share. Many ag economists and politicians continue to repeat the mythical claim that lower crop prices will increase the share of trade for U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat.

“As farmers and ranchers, we learn from our past and improve based on the knowledge we gain. It’s time for politicians and economists and those who run our country to step up and address these inequities.”

Watne also addressed climate change and the need for a carbon credit program to compensate farmers and ranchers for carbon storage.

“We want (the program) to be the carrot,” he said. “We really want to be part of the solution, so we need to be at the table.”

With antitrust issues continuing to plague the livestock industry, Watne said processing in North Dakota needs to be encouraged. He added the ball is already rolling on in-state processing facilities.

“I’m well aware of potentially 11 localized processing facilities going into the state,” he said. “(NDFU also has) some work being done on livestock processing. … It’s really key that

we come together, because we don’t want to see 11 startups and 11 closures. We need to work on (enforcing antitrust laws), so big packers can’t just run these folks over. And we need help finding markets. If we’re going to slaughter that many cattle in North Dakota, we’ve got to have a place to sell it.”

Watne said consolidation in agribusiness in general is a bigger problem that needs to be dealt with, noting that many of the antitrust laws needed are actually already in place.

“We simply overlook them and allow it to happen,” he said. “Every time you let another major merger happen, it further restricts the ability of the open market to truly represent what the value of our commodities are.”

With election season coming to a close, Watne said NDFU continues to fight for farmers and ranchers.

“It’s our duty to work with those elected to achieve the goals in the best interest of the country,” Watne said. “Farmers Union will work to influence the administration to meet the policies set forth in the interest of agriculture and family farms.”

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POLICY RESOLUTIONS

To achieve fairer markets and improve farm income, Farmers Union delegates adopted six policy resolutions and initiatives STRENGTHENING BIOFUELS MARKETS

Renewable fuels improve farm income, boost economic activity in rural communities, and improve our environment. However, recent efforts to undermine the Renewable Fuel Standard have destroyed demand for over four billion gallons of ethanol and depressed commodity prices. The coronavirus pandemic made matters worse, causing a sharp drop in fuel demand and forcing many biofuels plants to close their doors.

North Dakota Farmers Union urges efforts to provide stability and growth in the biofuels industry, including: • Full implementation of the RFS and a discontinuation of small refinery exemption misuse.

• Elimination of legislative and regulatory barriers that currently prevent higher blends of ethanol from entering the marketplace.

• Support for biofuel plants in future economic stimulus packages.

• Increased availability and use of ethanol and biodiesel, especially at farmer-owned cooperatives.

• Creation of a renewable energy reserve to put biofuels on an equal footing with the oil industry in times of national emergency.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION North Dakota Farmers Union believes climate change is a fact-based reality that will increasingly impact agriculture. We support policies that help farmers and ranchers mitigate the negative effects of climate change.

We urge a comprehensive, farmer-focused approach to climate change guided by the following principles:

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• State and federal conservation programs should have a stronger focus on climate friendly practices.

Carbon sequestration initiatives should not be biased toward a single practice. Instead, they should embrace all agricultural practices that can sequester more carbon, including managed haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program land.

• Family farmers and ranchers should be reimbursed for their efforts to sequester carbon. NDFU supports establishment and expansion of carbon markets and payments for carbon sequestration.

• The Outdoor Heritage Fund should be used to expand the use of conservation practices and promote carbon sequestration on agricultural lands.

• NDFU supports a holistic approach to the nation’s energy needs, including wind, solar and coal. Climate change policies should recognize the importance of coal, oil and natural gas development to many North Dakota communities.

IMPROVING THE FARM ECONOMY

Trade disputes, low commodity prices, adverse weather and the coronavirus pandemic have created tremendous challenges for family farmers and ranchers for several years. The Farm Bill safety net has proven inadequate in protecting family farmers and ranchers from market losses. As a result, farmers have been forced to rely on ad hoc support to make ends meet.

North Dakota Farmers Union’s top priority is to improve net farm income and ensure the survival of family farms and ranches. To accomplish this, Congress and the administration must work together to:

94TH ANNUAL NDFU STATE CONVENTION • Improve international trade relationships and increase farmers’ access to strong, fair and stable markets.

• Strengthen the existing farm safety net by increasing reference prices and giving farmers the option to update or remove base acres.

• Explore policies to balance supply and demand, improve commodity prices and increase farm income.

• Reduce dependence on ad hoc programs, which provide unpredictable and inconsistent relief.

IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, family farmers and ranchers have continued to provide a stable food source for the country. However, consolidation in the processing, distribution and retail sectors has weakened the resilience of our food system. The extreme economic stress caused by the pandemic has also caused many Americans to become food insecure.

North Dakota Farmers Union supports efforts to promote a more secure and stable food supply, including the following: • Deconsolidation of our food supply chain through the strengthening and vigorous enforcement of federal antitrust laws.

• State and federal investment in local and regional processing to minimize the distance from farmer to consumer.

• Prioritization of food security in response to national emergencies.

• Strong funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the free and reduced cost school lunch program.

• Support for local food banks and food pantries.

2021 NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The 67th Legislative Assembly will convene on January 5, 2021. The legislature will face a number of important issues, including responding to the coronavirus pandemic, making effective use of Legacy Fund earnings, and balancing the state’s budget. North Dakota Farmers Union recommends the following priorities: • Legacy Fund earnings should be used to benefit the future of North Dakota and its residents. The legislature should place added focus on using Legacy Fund earnings to support education, infrastructure development, and expansion of livestock processing in the state. Legacy Fund earnings should not be used to balance the state budget.

• The legislature should protect property rights, including the protection of pore space. NDFU also believes all land should be considered “POSTED.” • Rural broadband has become even more important during the coronavirus pandemic, with more North Dakotans working, attending school and receiving health services from home. The legislature should work to increase access to competitively-priced, high-speed broadband in rural areas.

• North Dakota should invest in expanded natural gas infrastructure and promote development of markets for natural gas. The legislature should focus on improving access to natural gas as a heat source and for grain drying.

LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY REFORM

Since its founding, North Dakota Farmers Union has been deeply concerned by concentration in the industries farmers buy from and sell to. The coronavirus pandemic exposed the dangers of consolidation in the meatpacking industry when supply chain disruptions caused cattle prices to drop and beef prices to rise sharply. In response, NDFU convened a rancher-led committee to guide the organization’s advocacy on issues facing livestock producers.

NDFU believes state and federal reform are needed to promote competition, establish truth-in-labeling and increase local and regional slaughter capacity. To that end, NDFU supports legislation to: • Require packers to purchase 50% of cattle from the cash market.

• Break up multinational companies and incentivize local and regional processor development.

• Prevent harmful vertical integration in the cattle and beef industries.

• Reinstate mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling; • Provide state and federal support for the establishment of cooperative slaughter facilities.

• Allow state-inspected meat to be sold across state borders.

• Provide cost-share to help custom exempt facilities achieve state inspection standards.

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NDFU congratulates the

2020 Torchbearers Matthias Anderson Jamestown Parents: Mark & Melanie Anderson

Anthony Banish Rutland Parents: Michael & Deborah Banish

Ethan Bergeman Forman Parents: David & Angela Bergeman

Isak Dease Munich Parents: Mark & Laura Dease

Kevin Fischer Bowman Parents: Marcus & Mary Fischer

Billy Fleming New Rockford Parents: Jim & Michelle Fleming

Wyatt Henningsen Monango Parents: Harvey & Pamela Henningsen

Madelyn Jennings Washburn Parents: Mark & Kelly Jennings

Karly Just Berlin Parents: Christof & Kelly Just

Eliza Konieczka Bismarck Parents: Ed & Melanie Konieczka

Noella Kritzberger Hillsboro Parents: Jen & Cody Kritzberger

Warrick Morel Dickinson Parents: Josh & Pam Morel

THREE WIN BERGMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

NDFU awarded three Torchbearers a Bergman Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to help offset college education costs.

Recipients were Anthony Banish of Rutland, Sammi Weber of LaMoure and Janae Weigel of Kintyre.

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Avery Murray Valley City Parents: Karen & Buff Murray

Lily Obert Stanley Parents: Perry & Jodi Obert

Joshua Olson Ellendale Parents: Paul & Deanne Olson

Olivia Olson Valley City Parents: Kirk & Amber Olson

Madelyn Oster Ray Parents: Mark & Lynn Oster

Sydney Owens Hillsboro Parents: Ann & Rob Owens

Trevor Rafteseth Elgin Parents: Travis & Sherri Rafteseth

Logan Redding Donnybrook Parents: Allen & Kristi Redding

Kassidy Reiser Turtle Lake Parents: Jasen & Karakae Reiser

Jaylene Rosencrans Powers Lake Parents: Lynn & Brian Rosencrans

Isaiah Throener Cogswell Parents: Kevin & Ronda Throener

Precious Vetter Linton Parents: Andrew & Kristen Vetter

Sammi Weber LaMoure Parents: Sarah & Nick Weber

Janae Weigel Kintyre Parents: Randy & Cindy Weigel

Joseph Wood Lincoln Parents: Brian & Margaret Wood

Not pictured: Lane Veach, Ray

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POLICY HOPPER FROM NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION

Budget key in next legislative session The 2021 legislative session will be unlike any before. As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, legislators have adopted mask requirements and secured office and meeting space to promote physical distancing. They will broadcast committee meetings via Zoom, giving the public opportunities to tune in and testify from afar in what will be an unusual setup for a legislative session.

The legislature faces major challenges in balancing the state’s budget. In September, the North Dakota Legislative Council projected a $735 million general fund shortfall for the 20212023 biennium. The decline in general fund revenues is due in large part to the drop in oil and agriculture commodity prices, which fuel the state’s economy. IHS Markit, an independent firm hired by the legislature, projects a slow recovery in oil prices and production. As a result, the state’s fiscal situation may be challenging for several bienniums.

Thankfully, North Dakota is well-prepared for a low-revenue scenario. The Budget Stabilization Fund carries a balance of $727 million. Dipping into that fund and carrying over general fund revenues from the current biennium will shrink the state’s shortfall considerably. At the same time, Gov. Doug Burgum and the legislative majority have included across-the-board cuts as part of their budget proposals. NDFU will defend against reductions to programs and agencies that are important to family farmers and ranchers.

While the fiscal environment is challenging, NDFU will push the legislature to make critical investments in infrastructure. There is growing, bipartisan consensus around the need to increase the state’s use of bonding to fund road, bridge and water infrastructure projects. Last month, Burgum added his $1.25 billion proposal to proposals brought forward by the majority and minority parties. As that conversation evolves, NDFU will work to ensure counties, townships and rural communities receive their fair share.

The legislature will also decide where to invest at least a portion of the state’s Legacy Fund earnings during the next session. First and foremost, NDFU will advocate for investments that look beyond the current budget situation and create new opportunities for future generations.

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Our goal is to ensure Legacy Fund earnings support education, infrastructure investments like the bonding proposals mentioned above and value-added agriculture.

This past summer, NDFU released seven member-driven proposals for livestock industry reform. One of those proposals called for state investment in cooperative slaughter facilities.

With that direction, NDFU commissioned a study on establishment of a mid-sized slaughter and rendering facility that would create new opportunities for ranchers, add value to cattle and feed crops, create jobs, and boost economic activity. Projects like this are exactly what the Legacy Fund was established to support, and NDFU will fight hard to earmark funds for valueadded projects.

The budget and Legacy Fund may dominate the discussion, but the legislature will also undoubtedly consider a host of policy changes.

Property rights concerns from last session, like electronic posting and pore space, are expected to resurface this time around. No matter the issue, NDFU will be there every day making sure our members’ voices are heard.

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AG LEADERSHIP BECOMING CLEARER In the month since the presidential election was called, there's been widespread speculation in agricultural circles about who President-elect Joe Biden might nominate to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Biden eventually nominated Tom Vilsack to return to his previous post of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, which he held for eight years under President Barack Obama. A former governor of Iowa, Vilsack has been serving as president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council for the last four years.

With such extensive knowledge of USDA and agricultural issues, Vilsack certainly "has the necessary qualifications and experience to steer the agency," National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew said in a statement.

However, the road ahead isn't easy; the agency has some exceptionally complex issues to resolve. In particular, Larew urged Vilsack to "implement and enforce rules that protect farmers from anticompetitive practices, enact meaningful structural reforms that balance supply with demand, restore competition to agricultural markets, strengthen local and regional food systems, advance racial equity in agriculture, and mitigate the threat of climate change."

More immediately, Larew stated that the agency must "expand nutrition assistance programs in order to ensure that millions of individuals who are facing unemployment and food insecurity are able to meet their most basic needs through the pandemic.”

But the Secretary of Agriculture isn't the only position critical to shaping food and farm policy in the years to come; the chairs of the Congressional Agriculture Committees will also play an important role.

A week before the secretary announcement, Georgia Rep. David Scott was selected by his fellow House Democrats to lead the House Agriculture Committee as its next chairman, while Pennsylvania Rep. Glenn Thompson was elected to serve as the ranking Republican member of the committee.

RULE WOULD PROTECT PACKERS Due to unchecked corporate consolidation in the livestock industry, family farmers and

ranchers have been subject to unfair and anticompetitive practices. But a new rule finalized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture falls short of providing meaningful protections from such practices.

The rule in question outlines criteria for determining whether a company has shown "undue or unreasonable preferences and advantages" for one farmer over another. An action may be permissible if it can be justified on the basis of either cost savings or meeting the terms or prices offered by competitors, or if it's a "reasonable business decision that would be customary in the industry."

As National Farmers Union pointed out in comments submitted earlier this year, as written, the rule not only fails to defend farmers – it also shields corporations from legal challenges to discriminatory actions. Upon its finalization, Larew reiterated those concerns, saying that “USDA’s rule will inexplicably offer even more power to meatpackers, further tipping the scales in their favor.”

He then urged the incoming administration to “reverse this harmful rule and replace it with one that actually protects farmers from unfair, deceptive and discriminatory practices.”

EPA FAILS TO RELEASE 2021 RVOS Every year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to release renewable volume obligations (RVOs), which set the quantity of biofuel and biodiesel that refiners are obligated to blend into transportation fuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

This year, however, the agency failed to finalize RVOs for 2021 by the statutory deadline, raising concerns that the RVOs will not be updated until the next administration takes office.

According to Larew, the absence of RVOs introduces "yet more uncertainty to the biofuels industry," which is already reeling after the misappropriation of small refinery exemptions and lower demand for fuel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Larew said EPA had "fallen short in its handling" of the obligations and urged the agency under the next administration to take biofuels policy "in a much more promising direction."

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2020 COUNTY CONVENTIONS

Stutsman County Farmers Union Director Lori Carlson helped the organization hold its annual meeting at the NDFU state office Oct. 1 in Jamestown. In addition to the meeting, it also held a Farmer's Share meal that featured a boxed lunch. Servers wore masks and social-distanced.

COUNTIES HOLD MEETINGS ADAMS • Oct. 25 • Virtual BOARD: Bruce Hagen (president), DeJon Bakken (VP), Connie Hourigan (secretary/treasurer), Shanda Laufer, Arlene Walch, Scott Mattis, Rhonda Knutson (EPIC coach), Arlene Walch (EPIC educator).

BILLINGS/GOLDEN VALLEY • Oct. 17 • Beach City Hall & Community Center BOARD: Dave Ekre (president), Joe Armbrust (VP), Sherlene Lambert (secretary), Wendy Ekre (treasurer/EPIC educator), Orest Baranko, Lana Safratowich.

BARNES • Sept. 20 • Valley City Country Club BOARD: Robert Bruns (president), Bradley McKay (VP), Jill Olson (secretary), Justin Sherlock (treasurer), Braylen Bruns, Dwight McMillan, Tyler Van Bruggen (EPIC coach).

BOTTINEAU • Nov. 24 • Virtual BOARD: Tyler Neubauer (president), Craig Johnson (VP), Wanda Gravseth (secretary/treasurer), Lyle Gravseth, Susan Steen, Kenneth Klebe, Philip Neubauer, Brandy Brown.

BENSON • Nov. 9 • Virtual BOARD: Keith Smith (president), Christie Jaeger (VP), Joann Bergrud (secretary), Karen Smith (treasurer), Christopher Arnston, Matt Gilbertson, Mark Williams, Robin Arnold (EPIC coach).

BOWMAN/SLOPE • Nov. 18 • Virtual BOARD: George Siverson (president), Terry Mrnak (VP), Mary Fischer (secretary), Joy Kinsey (treasurer/EPIC educator), Leonard Fischer, Lauren Klewin, Mary Fischer (EPIC coach).

2020 COUNTY CONVENTIONS BURKE • Nov. 22 • Virtual BOARD: President/VP open. Shalene Nygaard (secretary), Brandyn Ganskop, Kayo Grubb, Steven Overlee, Keith Mogren.

GRANT • Nov. 17 • Virtual BOARD: Gregory Scholes (president), Ryan Petrick (VP), Linda Koepplin (secretary/treasurer/EPIC coach), Eric Friesz, Wes Niederman.

BURLEIGH • Nov. 9 • Virtual BOARD: Denise Brown (president), Arlene Olson (VP), Lois Sundquist, Bill Kershaw, Tracey Miller.

GRIGGS • Nov. 11 • Coachman Inn, Cooperstown BOARD: Ron Halvorson (president), Robert Johnson (VP), Lori Christopherson (secretary/treasurer), Bruce Sedler, Alice Dehoff, William Rahlf, Wayne Christopherson, Kristi Halvorson (EPIC coach).

CASS • Nov. 17 • Virtual BOARD: John Buchholz (president), Mark Nesemeier (VP), Kristi Brink (secretary/treasurer/EPIC coach), Ross Lockhart, Joel Baumgarten, Lyle Bartholomay, Kevin Camas.

CAVALIER • Nov. 30 • Virtual BOARD: President open. David Lundeby (VP), Hans Reinhardt (secretary), Doris Hoffarth (treasurer).

DICKEY • Nov. 12 • Virtual BOARD: Thor Sand (president), Trevor Hokana (VP), Darell Wall (secretary), Mark Bobbe, Evan Merkel, Ryan Brokaw, Peter Kronberg, Pam Henningsen (EPIC coach).

DIVIDE • Nov. 18 • Virtual BOARD: Devin Jacobson (president), Michael Nelson (VP), Sommer Nelson (secretary/treasurer), Steve Dhuyvetter, Mark Holm, Michael Nelson, Mark Knudson, Ryan Nordstog, Jessalyn Thomas (EPIC coach).

DUNN • Nov. 15 • Virtual BOARD: Shane Sickler (president), VP open, Richard Regeth (secretary), David Sickler (treasurer), Lenci Sickler, Russ Stein, Eugene Brown, Eliza Jenson (EPIC coach).

EDDY • Oct. 29 • Eagles Club, New Rockford BOARD: President open. Jerry Schuster (VP), Kathryn Fleming (secretary/treasurer/EPIC coach), Casey Weber, David Fleming, Kent Myhre.

EMMONS • Oct. 17 • Virtual BOARD: Lori Schmidt (president), Leonard Weichel (VP), Darius Aberle (secretary), Andrew Vetter (treasurer), Acacia Stuckle (EPIC coach), Aaron Stuckle (EPIC educator).

FOSTER • Nov. 23 • Carrington Research Center BOARD: Charles Linderman (president), Darwin Topp (VP), Ellen Linderman (secretary/treasurer), Jim Holth, Bryce Carr, Tim Aljets.

GRAND FORKS • Oct. 26 • Virtual BOARD: David Gorder (president), Logan Ferry (VP), Jason Nelson (secretary/treasurer), Paul Sproule, Frank Matejcek, Jason Nelson, Jill Johnson (EPIC coach).

HETTINGER • Nov. 15 • Virtual BOARD: Janice Ottmar (president), Curtis Wax (VP), Carol Herberholz (secretary/treasurer), Adam Greff, Randeen Schulz, Anita Friedt, Dylan Witte, Nancy Nadvornik (EPIC coach).

KIDDER • Oct. 14 • Virtual BOARD: Michelle Ziesch (president), Crystal Hotovec (VP), Sheri Martin (secretary/treasurer), Cassidy Ziesch, Stacie Fettig (EPIC coach).

LAMOURE • Nov. 15 • Virtual BOARD: Ron Van Bruggen (president), Lynn Haro (VP), Joshua Heinrich (secretary/treasurer), Kevin Isakson.

LOGAN • Dec. 1 • Virtual BOARD: William Becker (president), Richard Marquart (VP), Geraldine Horner (secretary), Jack Horner (treasurer), Isadore Gross, Carmen Rath Wald, Bailey Becker (EPIC coach), Morgan Schwartzenberger (EPIC coach).

MCHENRY • Nov. 22 • Virtual BOARD: Kellen Olson (president), Clint Gjellstad (VP), Kristen Bechtold (secretary/treasurer), Ryan Blumhagen, Wade Howe, Nathan Watne, April Marquart (EPIC coach), Krystal Jo Watne (EPIC coach).

MCINTOSH • Nov. 30 • Virtual BOARD: Brandon Meidinger (president), Carl Lindgren (VP), Teresa Thiery (secretary/treasurer), Lori Blocker, DeLane Scherbenske, Robert Mosbrucker, Larry Schauer, Scot Schaunaman, Fern Schauer (EPIC coach).

MCKENZIE • Nov. 28 • Virtual BOARD: Kim Klose (president), Josh Norby (VP/ secretary/treasurer), Steph Scofield (EPIC coach).

MCLEAN • Nov. 2 • Bev’s Café, Turtle Lake BOARD: Westley Weible (president), Ronald Bloom (VP), Georgean Lick (secretary/treasurer), Richard Britton (director), Waldo Westrum, Roxann Bloom (EPIC coach).

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2020 COUNTY CONVENTIONS

Stark County Farmers Union Board held its annual meeting Oct. 14 at Stockmen's Livestock Exchange in Dickinson.

MERCER • Nov. 30 • Beulah Civic Center BOARD: Michael Eslinger (president), Ralph Bieber (VP), Dawn Martin (secretary), John Smith (treasurer), Austin Jensen, Kandie Lindemann (EPIC coach).

MORTON • Oct. 29 • Baymont Inn, Mandan BOARD: Bailie Graner (president), Matthew Rebenitsch (VP), Diane Peltz (secretary/treasurer), Diane Schultz, Dan Belohlavek, Ronald Peltz, Marie Weinberger, Lisa Rebenitsch (EPIC coach).

MOUNTRAIL • Nov. 23 • Virtual BOARD: Keith Meiers (president), Doug Niemitalo (VP), Jodi Obert (secretary/treasurer/EPIC coach), Patricia Jensen, Kelvin Horst, Mark Nesheim, Tyler Stafslien.

NELSON • Nov. 30 • Virtual BOARD: Beau Locken (president), Loren Swenson (VP), John Kelly (secretary/treasurer), Matt Locken, Donald Rude, Randall Johnson, Sheila Rude (EPIC coach).

OLIVER • Nov. 16 • Virtual BOARD: David Berger (president), Robert Schmidt (VP), Debra Berger (secretary/treasurer), Becky Dollinger (EPIC coach), Darrell Schulte, David Porsborg.

PIERCE • Nov. 30 • Virtual BOARD: R Jay Paul (president), David Teigen (VP), Sheila Ostrem (secretary/treasurer), Josh Stutrud, Andrew Fedje, John Fjellanger, Becky Tofte (EPIC coach).

RAMSEY • Nov. 24 • Virtual BOARD: Adam Leiphon (president), Dwight Noltimier (VP), Connie Hanson (secretary/treasurer), Evan Schoenfish, Terry Borstad, Rudi Bloomquist, Daniel Webster, Andrea Johnson (EPIC coach).

RANSOM • Sept. 13 • Enderlin Fire Hall BOARD: Matt Lyons (president), Lorenzo Strand (VP), Cindy Carter (secretary/treasurer), Larry Carter, Michael Bunn, Paul Billing, Daniel Spiekermeier, Mike Schwab, Tyann Henderson (EPIC coach).

RENVILLE • Nov. 17 • Virtual BOARD: Jared Johnson (president), Troy Hedberg (VP), Norine Johnson (secretary/treasurer), Scot Ness, Steven Olson, Stacey Johnson, Lacey Ethen, Thurstan Johnson (EPIC coach).

RICHLAND • Oct. 25 • Wahpeton Community Center BOARD: Carmen Mahler (president), VP open, Diana Freese (secretary/treasurer), Gary Lee, Perry Miller, Charles Prochnow, Walter Hardie, Heather Woods (EPIC coach).

ROLETTE • Nov. 22 • Virtual BOARD: Brent Kurtti (president), Kari Solberg (VP), Sheri Peterson (secretary/treasurer), Matthew Mongeon, Joe Mongeon, Mark Heinz, Mario Lemieux, Jackie Heinz (EPIC coach).

SARGENT • Sept. 13 • Gwinner Park BOARD: Roger Zetocha (president), Kevin Throener (VP), Deborah Banish (secretary), Stephan Hogness, Wyatt Sundquist, Bernard Planteen.

2020 COUNTY CONVENTIONS SHERIDAN • Nov. 3 • Virtual BOARD: Melissa Pfennig (president), Melissa Axt (VP), Ruth Roubal (secretary), Eden McLeod (treasurer).

SIOUX • Oct. 28 • Selfridge School BOARD: Wendy Tecca (president), Patrick Becker (VP), Sherry Becker (secretary/treasurer), Victor Kraft, Larry Nagel, Mary Jean Hunter (EPIC coach).

STARK • Oct. 14 • Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange BOARD: Deran Lefor (president), Dean Baar (VP), Sarah Ewoniuk (secretary/EPIC coach), Jon Pierce (treasurer), Bob Kuylen.

STEELE • Nov. 8 • Hope Senior Citizens Center BOARD: Randy Richards (president), Perry Ostmo (VP), Carmen Richards (secretary/treasurer), William Erbstoesser, Luke Juliuson, Merle Strand, Lyle Ness, Ben Vig, Megan Vig (EPIC coach).

STUTSMAN • Oct. 1 • NDFU Conference Center BOARD: Michael Huebner (president), Owen Olson (VP), Pauline Roeske (secretary/treasurer), Lori Carlson, JP Lueck, Sandy Franke, Amanda McClean, Ashley Vinje (EPIC coach), Maria Willer (EPIC educator), Danielle Walleen (EPIC educator).

TRAILL • Dec. 1 • Virtual BOARD: Jacob Amb (president), James Aarsvold (VP), Kipp Knudson (secretary), Kevin Kyllo (treasurer), Roy Nelson, Cayle Fossum.

TOWNER • Nov. 1 • Rocklake BOARD: Myron Jacobsen (president), Roger Held (VP), Laura Dease (secretary/treasurer/EPIC coach), Adam Held, Steven Peters.

WALSH • Nov. 10 • Virtual BOARD: Scott Udby (president), Julie Gemmill (VP), Faith Nord (secretary), Kathy Houser (EPIC coach).

WARD • Nov. 1 • Virtual BOARD: Shannon Stafslien (president), Bob Finken (VP), Holly Sobieck (secretary/treasurer), Luke Erickson, Debbie Hansen, Garret Roen, Karley Porter (EPIC coach).

WELLS • Sept. 13 • Wells County Fairgrounds BOARD: Patricia Patrie (president), Dynella Schmitz (VP), Lowell Larson (secretary/treasurer), Jean Hauser, Darla Hagen, Michelle Kukowski (EPIC coach).

WILLIAMS • Oct. 20 • Virtual BOARD: Kurt Andre (president), Dennis Stromme (VP), Alvina Skogen (secretary/treasurer/EPIC coach), Bernadette Perdue (EPIC educator).

HIRING A GENERAL MANAGER ENVISION COOPERATIVE

FARMERS UNION OIL CO.

Envision Cooperative is seeking a qualified CEO/general manager.

This is a full service energy, agronomy and farm supply cooperative with sales of $70 million and four branch locations located in central North Dakota.

A background in finance, communication and personnel management is desired.

Send resumes to: Larry Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck ND 58503 or email larry.fuller@midco.net.

Farmers Union Oil Company of McLaughlin / Mobridge (S.D.) is seeking a qualified general manager.

This is a four-location energy, feed, auto parts and service cooperative with sales of $8 million.

Successful business management experience desired.

For more info, contact Larry Fuller, 701220-9775 or email larry.fuller@midco.net.

of Rugby/Mohall

of McLaughlin/Mobridge (S.D.)

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The North Dakota Farmers Union food truck delivers pork ribs to a food bank Dec. 18 in Missoulia, Mont. NDFU teamed with Farmers Union Enterprises to donate 36,000 pounds of pork ribs to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo.

NDFU, FUE donate pork to GPFB For a second time in less than a year, Farmers Union Enterprises (FUE) will be teaming up with North Dakota Farmers Union to donate 36,000 pounds of pork ribs to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo. The donation is part of a giving spree that will see a total of 180,000 pounds of ribs distributed to food banks in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and North Dakota over the next several weeks.

In May, Farmers Union delivered 150,000 pounds of pork ribs to food banks in the five-state area.

“We need all hands on deck to feed hungry families in our communities, especially with the pandemic and high unemployment that has placed an extra burden on food banks everywhere,” said NDFU President Mark Watne.

The donated pork ribs are from Redwood Farms, one of several businesses owned by FUE – the dividends of which help fund Farmers Union state organizations and National Farmers Union.

Redwood Farms supplies premium pork products to high-end restaurants in New York, Chicago and other cities across the U.S. Watne said Farmers Union is doing what it can to help the most vulnerable among us. “Hunger never stops. As farmers who produce food, we want to make sure no one has to worry about their next meal … and hopefully it will be pork ribs,” he said.

In North Dakota, the Great Plains Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization and the state’s only food bank. It works with a wide array of individuals and organizations to guide donated surplus food and grocery products to a network of 213 food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and charitable feeding programs.

NDFU is the largest farm organization in North Dakota, representing more than 50,000 farm and ranch families, members, and their energy and agriculture supply cooperatives.

LIFE’S BEST LESSONS ARE LEARNED ON THE FARM. Hard work. Caring for the land.

And business operations.

Generations of farmers and ranchers have learned the valuable lessons of those who came before them. With changing markets and increased costs, farming and ranching the same way year after year may not keep your operation profitable. Continue life’s lessons with the ND Farm Management Education program. You’ll learn to analyze data on costs, yields, revenues, return on investment, asset valuation, and more. Enroll at any time to ensure a brighter future for your farm or ranch. Learn how to maximize your operation’s potential and profits.

Hear more life lessons from ND farmers and ranchers at

ndfarmmanagement.com NDFU.org • December 2020 • 20

THE NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS ASKING FOR INPUT WITH SIX ONLINE SURVEYS

Graphic courtesy of NDDOT

NDDOT LOOKING FOR INPUT The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is asking for help in determining what's important to you. NDDOT has six online surveys it's calling the Transportation Connection.

Transportation Connection is your plan and your opportunity to shape North Dakota’s transportation future. Your voice and your ideas are essential and we want to hear from you directly. Tell your friends, neighbors, and co-workers just how important it is

that NDDOT hears from them to help develop this plan and to help make transportation easy, safe, and accessible for everyone.

Transportation planning covers a wide variety of issues. We have developed a series of six surveys to allow you to give feedback on those most important to you. Surveys will be added over the coming weeks so stop back often to complete them all. Participate in one or all of them, we want to hear from you.

http://www.dot.nd.gov/projects/lrtp/input.htm MUSIC MEDLEY TOUR

MARCH 15-27, 2021

SAFETY

Follow the music to Branson, Graceland, New Orleans, Nashville, St. Louis and more!

MADE SIMPLE

Stall BEFORE you haul:

Always perform pre-trip inspections.

Dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives.

$1,950 a person (double occupancy) $2,535 a person (single occupancy) Price includes transportation, lodging, attractions & some group meals.

Call 800-366-8331 A private non-profit.

www.ndsc.org

Ask for Becky (ext. 108) or Jeff (ext. 111)

CLASSIFIEDS

Ads must be submitted through the online form at www.ndfu.org. Click “Classifieds” at the very bottom of ndfu.org and fill out the online form. Ads must be re-submitted each month. No exceptions!

Deadline is the 15th of every month.

Limit 75 words.

MEMBERSHIP DUES MUST BE CURRENT!

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE JOHN DEERE DRILLS, three 8 ft 9350 JD drills; Hitches for 1-2-3 units, $200 per drill or $600 for all. 701-624-5729, Harley Saugstad, Minot.

JOHN DEERE 1025R, diesel, 4WD, power takeoff front and back, power steering, winter plug-in, 3-point hitch, 51" bucket, 60" finish lawn mower, turf tires, piles snow 7' high, 300 hours. 701-317-2327, Jim Enlow, Manvel.

GRAIN AERATOR, 7 ft. electric grain aerator; 50 ft. log chain; 3 cattle panels, 10 ft. each. All items $50 each. Leave a message. 701-252-8458, S.G.Spangler, Jamestown.

WRENCHES, John Deere open end, box end combination wrenches from 3/8" to 1 1/4". 701-226-4055, Lloyd Giese, Steele.

GRAIN VAC, Brandt 4500, good fan, flighting & hoses $6,000; 2-1300X24 foam filled tires, 10 bolt rims $500; 4 1000x15 Lowboy bias 90% $50 each. 701-3911852, Marc Sundquist, Baldwin.

WANTED

WAGON BOX/GEAR, McCormick steel flare-side wagon box and running gear, $275; IH 28 ft 490 tandem disk, hydraulic fold wings, $4500. 701-283-5178, Marc Greening, Wales.

TRACTORS, IH 806 up to 1586; JD 4520, 4620, 5010, 5020, 6030; MM 1000s on up; all Olivers 1963 and newer: AC 210, 220, d-21 and newer; will buy all running or not.

701-628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

SNOWBLOWER, Farm King 960 snowblower, 8 ft, dual auger, 540 pto, $2500. 701-833-4298, Steven Eldevik, Glenburn.

GRAIN AUGER, Mayrath, 25 to 30 ft with motor drive. 701-597-3107, Ken Koch, Shields.

LORRICH, 3000 bushel hopper bin/air.

Call or text. 701-320-8390, Larry Exner, LaMoure.

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 Bradley 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.

PLOW, 3600 JD 6btm adjustable plow, set at 6-20" 10 ft; Carter Five-in-One rotary grain cleaner. Flyer as to settings available upon inquiry; 2131 Carter dish grain cleaner came out of an elevator. All equipment in good shape. 701-597-3845, Vernard Frederick, Flasher.

CULTIVATOR, Salford 2010 570rts 41 ft. drag and rolling baskets; 20031790 JD split row planter, 16-32 rows, mechanical drive, half disconnect precision e-sets on corn rows, 2 point hitch markers; 350 computrak 24 ft. 100 series JD chisel plow. 701-3203172, Mike Carlson, Jamestown.

CASE IH MAXXUM, 125, MFWD tractor, 850 hrs with Case IH 755 Loader; MK Martin 8 ft snowblower, used very little; JD 16 ft 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.

CASE IH 75A Farmall FWD tractor w/540 loader, 3pt blade, no cab, 205 hrs; anhyd nitrolator w/hyd shut off & hoses; steel fence posts; used cult/shovels; transition & aeration screens & fans; closing wheels & hdw for 50 ft 3320 Bourgault air seeder; Antique pump jack/wooden lift arms; farm scale/steel wheels; used Case IH 8230 feeder chain; dog house on 4x4 skids; Kawasaki generator KG 1500B. 701-6299003, Doug Halden, Stanley.

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VINTAGE TRACTORS, restored vintage Farmall tractors. Call or text. 701-7201808, Bob Finken, Douglas.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CERAMIC TILES, Stiles 8x8 glazed ceramic tiles, 5 boxes of 27 pc = 12 sq ft talc color; Asst Breyer horse models; Hallmark Christmas ornaments singles and some series 1978 and on; Set of 12 Libby new long stemmed winter scene goblets.

701-725-4373, Penny McCormack, Des Lacs.

GUNS, 2 Charles Daly Shotguns; Both SXS doubles, 12 gauge, 3 in. chambers, choke tubes, 28 in. barrels, like new. $800; 20 gauge, 3 in. chambers, 26 in. barrels, choke tubes new in box with papers. $600; 2 Ruger International 10-22 rifles, 1 stainless, 1 blued, matching scopes, only fired to sight in the scopes, $550 for stainless, $450 for blued. 160 rounds 22 lrhp ammo with each. Can send pictures.

701-580-3357, Martin Hanson, Zahl.

BOAT MOTOR, Mercury 2 stroke EFI, 150 hp, 2002, 892 hours, 125 compression each cylinder. Includes controls and 2 props, $3800; 8' slide in pickup camper furnace, stove and fridge. $525; 42" power troller new motor. $225. 150,000 BTU reddy heater. New blower motor. $175.

701-320-2466, Craig Neys, Jamestown.

CARBURETOR, Edelbrock Performer 1407 750 cfm with manual choke $200; Edelbrock 1702 Camshaft/lifter set $125; Both items, very low mileage. 6 used 7.5016LT tires still on rims, also low mileage. $300 for set or $55 each. 701-331-0116, Dennis Brodina, Lankin.

TABLE SAW, Craftsman table saw 1960's era, excellent condition, mittering tools, blade turns different angles; Snowmobile mover, goes under frame then lift, has wheels then pull back into shed; Bed railing with rails on both sides. 701-263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

SNOW TIRES, four studded snow tires mounted on "universal" rims. Purchased a year and half ago. Used only one day!

These are for a small car. Tire size 185/60 R15, came off my wife’s 1983 Nissan Pulsar. Negotiate with her. $500. 509-5213631, Robert Vickery, Jamestown.

QUEEN BED, Beautiful brass queen size bed $100. Small-National Cash Register $50, drawer not working. Near Jamestown.

Leave a message. 701-252-8458, S.G. Spangler, Jamestown.

WANTED BOOK, “Minot, North Dakota and Area History” vol III, Fabulous Fifties by Bruce Anderson, published 3-19-19. 701-7254373, Penny McCormack, Des Lacs.

WIRE WINDER roller; Redwing 20 gallon crock pot, has 2 inside hairline cracks, otherwise good, make offer; 1941-46 Chevrolet pickup. 701-366-4605, Arlen Larson, Willow City.

OLD STUFF, John Deere, IH, Case, MM, and Oliver advertising signs or oil cans.

Also need older ND license plates to complete a car and motorcycle collection; Also, advertising gas and oil signs wanted and oil cans from the various oil companies that operated in ND like Westland Oil Company out of Minot. They also gave away small items for advertising like lighters, calendars, and tape measures.

701-220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

V-6 ENGINE, International overhead valve 6 cylinder engine that isn't stuck for a 1.5 ton 1950 truck. Should fit several years.

Would buy entire truck or pickup as well.

701-680-1079, Dylan Ekstrom, Forman.

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.

OLD SCHOOL/CHURCH BELL, prefer 24" wide at bottom; Cast iron seats, drill ends, planter lids or hay trollies. Complete windmill, need not work. Call or text. 701720-1808, Bob Finken, Douglas.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1956 JEEP GLADIATOR, call for price; 1971 Mustang Mach 1, 90 percent restored. 351 Cleveland 4V. New overhauled. Call for price. 701-391-2441, Roger Hoggarth, Bismarck.

1931 FORD MODEL A Victoria, looks/runs good. Call or text. 701-320-8390, Larry Exner, LaMoure.

2008 FORD F350XL pickup, 4 door, 8' box, 5.4 gas, 130,000 mi. $8,500. 701-3911852, Marc Sundquist, Baldwin.

HAY/FEED FOR SALE ALFALFA BALES, large round alfalfa bales, 1st and 2nd cutting, 1500 pounds.

701-302-0569, Richard Irmen, New Rockford.

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FOUNDING FARMERS

BACON LOLLIS These Founding Farmers guest-favorite starters are very easy to make and even easier to serve and enjoy. Farmers Restaurant Group partners with Cloverdale Foods in Mandan and uses their “Dakota Gold” bacon, which is shipped directly on our NDFU 18-wheeler to the East Coast (along with flour, sugar, grits, honey and more). Warning: It is nearly impossible to eat just one.

BACON LOLLIS (makes 10-15) • 8 ounces 1/4 inch applewood-smoked slab bacon • 5 tablespoons of FF Cinnamon Brown Sugar (below) • 10 to 15 (10-inch) bamboo or metal skewers. (If using bamboo, soak them in water for 1 hour before using.)

CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR (makes 2 cups) 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Whisk all of the ingredients until well combined. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the bacon slices into 2½-inch pieces. Thread each piece of bacon onto the end of a skewer.

Arrange the bacon skewers on a baking sheet lined with a metal roasting rack. Dust the bacon with half of the Cinnamon Brown Sugar and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until it appears that the bacon has rendered at least half of its fat. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Flip the skewers over and dust the other side of the bacon with the remaining Cinnamon Brown Sugar. Return the bacon to the oven and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Get pre-made Founding Farmers Cinnamon Brown Sugar, along with other kitchen essentials from Founding Farmers restaurant kitchens in their Cookbook Gift Box: Honey & Spice & Everything Nice. The book is also available for individual purchase. https://www.farmersrestaurantgroup.com/order/shop/.

Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, ND Division

PERIODICALS – POSTAGE PAID

1415 12th Ave SE PO Box 2136 Jamestown, ND 58402

Collette Tours Presents

Iceland’s Northern Lights Oct. 24-30, 2021

Trip powered by Farmers Union Insurance

Seven days of wonderment await you in Iceland, a land forged by fire and ice. See massive glaciers, thundering waterfalls, steaming lava fields, explosive geysers, the capital of Reykjavik and more. Go to gateway.gocollette.com/link/1043452 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.