Union Farmer July 2015

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Petitions turned in

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Meet the Bruners

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Q & A with Summer Staff

31. Goodbye to Kerzman July 2015 – Volume 62 • Number 7

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EDITOR: Anne Denholm 800-366-8331 • www.ndfu.org adenholm@ndfu.org POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: NDFU, PO Box 2136, Jamestown, ND 58402-2136 Copies mailed this issue: 35,047 • USPS 016-211

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

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NDFU submits 21,000 signatures

NDFU President Mark Watne gave a short statement during a press conference prior to petitions being delivered to the secretary of state’s office. NDFU board members Terry Borstad, Bob Kuylen, Wes Niederman, Ellen Linderman and James Kerzman joined Watne during the event.

North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) submitted just over 21,000 signatures on Tuesday, June 16, to Secretary of State Al Jaeger to refer a newlypassed law that would allow corporations to buy, rent or lease farmland in North Dakota for dairy and swine operations. The law, SB 2351, provides an exemption from the state’s corporate farming ban.

“This was truly a grassroots effort. We had more than 250 volunteers collecting signatures around the state in a short 90-day window,” said Mark Watne, NDFU president. He said a number of cooperatives, organizations and businesses supported the farm organization’s effort by allowing petition carriers at storefronts and events.

“While some folks want to see changing the Corporate Farming Law as the only real solution to developing animal agriculture in the state, or that this issue is a clear indication that family farms and rural communities are dying, the vast majority of our state’s citizens do not share that opinion,” Watne said. “They not only see family farms as the backbone of North Dakota, but they see in them what this state is all about: hard work, a secure food chain, and ingenuity.”

NDFU had until June 18 to submit 13,452 qualified signatures to stop the law from taking effect Aug. 1. If Jaeger approves the petition, voters will weigh in at the ballot box in June 2016. NDFU will be planning an educational campaign prior to the election. s

NDFU members Perry Ostmo, Denise Brown, Lori Carlson and Roger Zetocha carried two boxes containing more than 21,000 petition signatures to the secretary of state’s office.

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Rodeo Days in Mandan The Mandan Rodeo Days celebration is a traditional event offered every July 2-4.

Chuckwagon races, barrel racing, bareback broncs, saddle broncs and bull riding are just a few of the main events. Three action-packed professional rodeo performances are scheduled along with Art in the Park, concerts, dancing, baseball and the biggest Fourth of July parade and fireworks in the Northern Plains.

Farmers Union Insurance has been one of the major event sponsors for Mandan Rodeo Days for over a decade.

According to rodeo committee member and Farmers Union Insurance Ag Specialist Neil Ness, the partnership has been great.

“Farmers Union Insurance invests in our communities across the state. In Mandan, we are proud to be a sponsor of Rodeo Days,” he said. “One of the things we do each year is choose a charity and we help fundraise for that charity.

This year, we are supporting the Wounded Warriors. Last year, we presented them with a check for over $25,000 and we hope to increase that donation this year.”

The Wounded Warriors Project aids injured service members by providing unique and direct programs to meet their needs.

Fundraising activities for Wounded Warriors include a raffle for two rifles and a diamond necklace, plus a live and silent auction. Only 1,000 raffle tickets will be sold at $20 each.

In an effort to make this year’s rodeo event better, the committee increased the amount of prize money offered this year by 16 percent. Once again, livestock will be provided by Dakota Rodeo with Mandan’s Chad Berger at the helm.

July 3 is Patriot Night, saluting America’s military and veterans.

“We’d like everyone to wear red, white and blue that night and help us honor our military,” said Ness.

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Ready for a Rodeo!

The Mandan rodeo offers the highest paying purse in North Dakota and it attracts over 450 top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls.

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Co-op Day at the State Fair Join cooperatives across North Dakota on Wednesday, July 22, at the State Fair for a free pancake breakfast, a chance to win prizes, learn about co-ops and eat complimentary ice cream.

The KX/Co-op Day is an annual event sponsored by KXMC-TV in Minot and the North Dakota Coordinating Council for Cooperatives, a group of cooperative associations that joined together to collectively promote and educate people about cooperatives.

KX/Co-op Day will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast on the north side of Commercial Building II on the fairgrounds.

Cooperative volunteers will serve pancakes and sausage to fairgoers until 9:30 a.m.

Following the breakfast, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., people will have the opportunity to visit with different cooperatives under the KX/Co-op Tent in State Fair Park to learn more about their products and services. Visitors will also have the chance to play games, win prizes, and register to win door prizes donated by participating cooperatives. Drawings will be held

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NDFU staff members Dane Braun and Brittany McInnes flipped pancakes at last year’s co-op breakfast. Traditionally, over 1,000 people attend the event.

for Co-op Day Dollars and you must be present to win.

In the afternoon, from 2-3:30 p.m., cooperative volunteers will collectively scoop and serve free ice cream cones to fairgoers as another way of showing gratitude to their members for their support.

“During the State Fair, a variety of cooperatives from all around North Dakota join together in sharing the mission and value of cooperatives. We invite the public to stop by the KX/Co-op Tent for fun, fellowship, great food and

refreshments,” said Tammy Kear, operations assistant at the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. Kear has worked with the Co-op Day planning committee for years. She added, “This is a great opportunity to show our members how much we appreciate their patronage, and at the same time, network and meet representatives from cooperatives across the state. Cooperatives have a unique way of connecting the communities that they serve, and this event is fun.” s

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Spinning it:

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

Ryan Taylor is a cowboy at heart. He has also built a business on sharing his life lessons from the ranch.

It started around the time Taylor graduated from college.

When his dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Taylor returned to the family ranch in Towner in 1992. He became a fourth generation rancher but expanded his job to include freelance writing for various ag magazines.

In 1994, Taylor started writing a “Cowboy Logic” column for AgWeek magazine that shares the everyday lessons he learns with readers across the United States. His column has found its way onto the pages of numerous other publications across the western United States and Canada.

His columns have also been the backbone of his three books including, “Cowboy Logic Family Style,” “Cowboy Logic Continues,” and “A Collection of Cowboy Logic.”

He also shares his message as an entertaining and motivational speaker.

Taylor joked, “People want to be entertained after dinner and since I can’t sing, I thought I could do a few rope tricks to grab their attention.

I’ve been spinning rope since I was a kid.”

As he performs the Will

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Ryan Taylor performs a rope trick during a special function.

Rogers-style rope tricks, Taylor shares his philosophy and stories about everyday life on the ranch.

He explained, “Rope tricks are a great way to reinforce your point. For example, when I do the

“Wedding Ring” trick and spin the loop around myself, I talk about the importance of having the right people in the loop or in your life, like family and friends, to carry you through life.”

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life lessons His other messages include concepts like teamwork, hard work and perseverance.

Taylor explained, “ It takes teamwork, hard work and perseverance to find opportunities in life.

When I speak to young people in rural communities, it’s my hope that I can inspire some of them to return to the community and their family’s agriculture operations after college.”

He went on to say that people need to remember the value of hard work and how choices can shape your life.

Taylor said, “It’s often the hard choices we make that are the ones that will take us the farthest and we’ll remember the longest.

“And, when we look at the history of our family farms, ranches or communities, they are still here because of the perseverance of our dads, moms, grandmas and grandpas. Perseverance is what gets us through the tough times so we can enjoy the good times.”

Over the years, Taylor has performed for more than 300 audiences ranging in size from 50 to 1,000 from Canada to Nebraska.

He says he loves the variety of performing on the road and running the ranch.

“I enjoy the extremes of what I do. I thrive on the fact that I can be outside working calves and be covered head to foot in dust one day and then be dressed in a suit and tie, giving a talk at a podium the next day,” Taylor said.

The Taylor family ranch was first homesteaded in 1903 and according to Taylor, “We still rope and brand calves, similar to the way it was done when my family homesteaded this land.”

In 2010, the ranch was inducted into the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame for its storied history of perseverance in the face of hardship and its modest homestead beginnings.

Taylor operates the ranch with his wife, Nikki, and their three children: Marshall (Bud), age 11; Olav (Ole), age 8; and Sylvia, Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

The Taylor family with Bud, Sylvia, Ole in the front row. Nikki and Ryan in the back.

age 6.

Taylor added, “The kids are still young but I sure hope they will carry on at the ranch. I think they will have a natural inclination to be on the same land as our ancestors.

I just love our ability to work in a multigenerational business that’s in a pretty wonderful setting. My whole life revolves around agriculture. It’s a career like no other because it’s so grounded in tradition, but it utilizes the marvel of technology to move it forward. I want my family to experience it all.” s

Taylor has published three Cowboy Logic books including this one.

Books are available online.

More information can be found at:

www.mycowboylogic.com

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Farmers Union donates to Burdick Center at NDSU North Dakota Farmers Union and Farmers Union Insurance recently gifted $60,000 to the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives at North Dakota State University to help expand the Center’s mission of cooperative education.

“Our financial support will help strengthen the cooperative curriculum that is taught at NDSU and develop curriculum for high school students,” said NDFU President Mark Watne. “It is important for us that we continue to teach the co-op business model to young people, so we are better able to maintain and build cooperative businesses in North Dakota.”

The Center promotes education to college-age and high school students, and to the general public through electronic and social media sources. It also conducts research, which cooperatives have used to strengthen their operations and service to members.

Dr. Greg McKee accepts a check from NDFU President Mark Watne on behalf of the Quentin Burdick Center at North Dakota State University in Fargo.

“The partnership between North Dakota Farmers Union and the Burdick Center has been strong, ever since the Center was founded in 1992,” said Greg McKee, Center director. “This important donation will help us expand research and

develop the next generation of co-op leaders.”

For more information about the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives, go to www.ag.ndsu. edu/cooperatives. s

Co-ops plan to consolidate; vote set for October United Prairie Cooperative (UPC) of New Town and Dakota Quality Grain Cooperative (DQGC) of Parshall have announced they have entered into a letter of intent to consolidate the two companies into one cooperative. The boards of directors of both cooperatives have approved the letter of intent, which enables the businesses to work closely together to finalize the agreement prior to a vote of the full membership at each cooperative.

The letter of intent is the product of careful consideration, analysis and evaluation conducted over the past 18 months, according to John Reese, CEO and general manager of UPC. “The boards of directors have been focused on ensuring a long-term pathway of success for 8

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their members and customers,” he said. “They feel this is the right decision at the right time for stakeholders of both cooperatives.”

Daryl Stevens, general manager at DQGC, said the boards are committed to generating member value and believe this long-term strategic decision will strengthen and enhance the locallyowned cooperative system. “The cooperatives will continue delivering quality products and services,

innovation, growth and profitability for our members and customers,” he said.

Over the next several months, DQGC and UPC will work to finalize the plan and communicate with members and other stakeholders.

Several local member meetings are being planned in addition to other communications to be sent to patrons before members of both cooperatives vote on the proposal in October. s Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

USDA opens formal enrollment period U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015. The enrollment period began June 17 and will end Sept. 30, 2015.

“The extensive outreach campaign conducted by USDA since the 2014 farm bill was enacted, along with extending deadlines, is central to achieving an expected high level of participation,” said Vilsack. “We worked with universities to simplify these complex programs by providing online tools so producers could explore how program election options would affect their operation in different market conditions; these tools were presented to almost 3,000 organizations across the country. The Farm Service Agency also sent more than 5 million educational notices to producers nationwide and participated in over 4,880 educational events with more than 447,000 attendees. I am proud of the many committed USDA employees who worked hard over

Time to Enroll If you elected ARC or PLC, you must still enroll your farm (sign a contract), before Sept. 30,2015, to receive program benefits. Producers sign contracts to participate in ARC/PLC for 2014 and 2015 crop years by visiting the local FSA county office.

the last several months to provide producers support to help them make these important decisions.”

The new programs, established by the 2014 farm bill, trigger financial protections for agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. More than 1.76 million farmers have elected ARC or PLC. Previously, 1.7 million producers had enrolled to receive direct payments (the program replaced with ARC and PLC by the 2014 farm bill). This means more farms have elected ARC or PLC than previously enrolled under previously administered programs.

Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 percent of corn farms, and 66 percent of wheat farms elected ARC. Ninety-nine percent of long grain rice farms, 99 percent of peanut farms, and 94 percent of medium grain rice farms elected PLC. The 2014 farm bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative publicprivate conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda. gov/farmbill. s

How North Dakotans decided

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has provided a summary of landowner and operator farm bill decisions.

The 2014 farm bill did not allow landowners to increase or decrease the total base acres of a FSA farm, but it gave the landowner a one-time opportunity to reallocate base acres among program crops. If chosen, reallocation was determined by a formula based on the farm’s average crop mix in the 2009 to 2012 time period. Operators also could decide whether to elect a revenue protection program, Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC), at the county or individual farm level, or a Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program for the crops in which the farm has base.

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whether to update the payment yields, based on the farm’s 20082012 yield history, for the PLC program, the specialists say. This decision could be made crop by crop.

The FSA report shows that in North Dakota, corn base acres increased 138 percent, from 1,292,739 to 3,081,710, with ARC-county program election on 94 percent of the acres. Canola base acres increased 124 percent, from 598,881 to 1,340,695, with 97 percent in the PLC program.

Of all crops, soybeans looked to be the best fit for the ARCcounty program. In North Dakota, soybean base acres increased 221 percent, from 1,282,211 to 4,116,755, with 97 percent of acreage electing ARC-county, the FSA report shows.

Wheat was the crop that lost the most base acres; it declined 28 percent, from 12,995,167 to 9,364,358. The ARC-county program was elected for 77 percent of the wheat base.

Sunflower base acres declined 13 percent, from 939,531 to 816,044, and PLC was elected on 54 percent of the base, according to the FSA report.

Barley looked like a PLC crop unless payment yields were very low. The barley base declined 55 percent, from 2,521,786 to 1,128,232 acres, and PLC was elected on 73 percent of the acres.

The crop that projected the lowest potential payments was oats. The oat base declined 42 percent, from 517,336 to 299,255, with the ARC-county program being elected on 66 percent base.

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Watch for sulfur deficiency in corn

BY DAVE FRANZEN, NDSU EXTENSION SOIL SPECIALIST

Sulfur deficiency could be a big problem in corn this year, North Dakota State University Extension Service soil science specialist Dave Franzen warns.

“Sulfur (S) deficiency in corn is as widespread as I have ever seen it,” he said. “I applied 20 pounds of S as gypsum preplant to all my corn plots in the southeastern part of the state this year and several, particularly in loams/sandy loams, look like green islands in a yellow sea of corn.”

“In the very southeastern part of the state where rainfall in loams to clay loams has been higher than most areas, even my plot area is showing symptoms and my crew applied ammonium sulfate to my potassium rate trials just to make sure it was OK,” he added.

Producers should look for yellow, subtly striped upper/ new leaves, with greener leaves beneath.

If producers see green/yellow variability in the field, they should compare a plant sample from the green area with a plant from the yellow area to complete their diagnosis.

University researchers also should take note of any sulfur deficiency because it will affect the results of their trials, Franzen said.

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He stressed that soil tests for sulfur are useless, so producers and researchers should not base their diagnosis on such tests.

The simplest solution to correct sulfur deficiency might be to apply ammonium sulfate dry over the

top of the corn at a rate of 50 pounds per acre, according to Franzen. Three gallons per acre of ammonium thiosulfate streamed between the rows also would work, but it should not be broadcast.

“Supplements are needed as soon as possible,” he said. “Plots I let go until the V8 corn growth stage never recovered fully last year because the soil dried up soon afterward, and they never got a chance to root down. Maybe midseason will be wetter this year, but you never know, so earlier is better when applying supplements.” s

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Big changes occurring in Red River Valley agricultural economics Red River Valley farms saw a record high net farm income in 2012 plummet by 88 percent in 2013 and then by 79 percent in 2014.

There has been a dramatic change in the economic environment of Red River Valley agriculture, as documented by Farm Business Management program reports from 230 farms in North Dakota and Minnesota during the 2012 to 2014 period.

Not all farms fared equally.

In 2014, the net farm income of the most profitable 20 percent of farms averaged $323,018 on 2,209 crop acres per farm. However, there were large losses, averaging $100,631, for the 20 percent least profitable farms. The low-profit farms were slightly larger, averaging 2,282 crop acres. The remaining 60 percent of farms, which represent the middle profit group, averaged $14,243 net farm income on 1,408 crop acres.

What caused the dramatic reduction in farm profit?

“The standard answer is a drop in grain prices,” said Andrew Swenson, North Dakota State University farm management specialist. “North Dakota average prices per bushel for the marketing years of 2012, 2013 and 2014 (estimated) for corn were $6.46, $3.91 and $3.30, respectively. For soybeans, the price per bushel was $14 in 2012, $12.40 in 2013 and $9.40 in 2014. The per-bushel price for spring wheat was $8.15 in 2012, $6.50 in 2013 and $5.45 in 2014.”

However, 2014 prices were higher than in 2009 and every year prior to 2007. Of major concern are costs, which have escalated greatly with the advent of historically high crop prices starting in 2007.

Total costs per acre have doubled in the last decade. Using corn production in the Red River Valley as an example, the per-acre cost of seed went from $42 in 2005 to $101 in 2014, and expenditures on fertilizer increased from $56 Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

to $139 per acre during the same period. Total corn production costs per acre on cash-rented land went from $306 in 2005 to $647 in 2014.

“The combination of lower grain prices and stubbornly high production costs caused net return per acre on cash-rented ground to drop sharply in 2013 and continue downward in 2014,” Swenson says.

In the Red River Valley, net return per acre on cash-rented land for soybeans was $213 in 2012, $79 in 2013 and $6 in 2014.

Despite record yields the past two years, wheat dropped from $135 in 2012 to $30 in 2013 and a negative $28 in 2014. Corn went from $331 in profit to losses of $62 and $77 per acre through the past three years. Sugar beets also experienced a similar trend, going from a strong profit to significant losses.

The impact of declining prices is not limited to the net returns on crops grown. It also reduces the value of grain inventory held over from the previous year or years.

This has a negative effect on a farm’s accrual adjusted net income and net worth.

The value of grain inventories on Red River Valley farms had grown sharply from 2005 to 2012 because of rising prices and/ or greater quantities of grain being held. The inventory value average in 2005 was $225,864 but increased to $758,158 by 2012.

Farm profit was strong during the 2007 to 2012 period, lessening the necessity to sell grain. Also, keeping grain in the bin was a way to defer income taxes.

However, there has been a downward trend the past few years because declining grain prices held in inventory are a cause of lower ending grain inventory values per farm. Inventory values in 2013 were $559,885 but dropped to $484,926 in 2014.

Profit challenges continue for Red River Valley farms in 2015, with soft crop prices, declining soybean profits amd high production costs. s

USDA offers resource on climate change

Family farmers in the Northern Plains are experiencing disruptions related to climate change, including changes in water resources, increased heat stress on crops and livestock, reduced forage, and complications from extreme weather events.

USDA recently published a document to help farmers understand what climate change might mean for their operations. The USDA Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies explains the region’s sensitivities to climate change. It also offers adaptation strategies that can be employed for various cropping and livestock systems. The document identifies various USDA programs that are available to producers interested in mitigating or adapting to climate change. Find the complete report at: http://bit. ly/1J4DIWH s

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AROUND STATE The 2014-15 and incoming 2015-16 participating couples and their families of the Farmers Union Enterprise Couples’ Leadership Program from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana met at Creekside Lodge in Custer State Park near Custer, S.D. on June 12-14. The 2014-15 couples and their respective states are: Tyler and Shannon Stafslien, Ryder, N.D.; Joe and Nicole Schauer, Oakfield, Wis.; Steven Read and Jodi Olson Read, Nerstrand, Minn.; Tom and Joellyn Clark, Fort Benton, Mont.; and Taylor and Cassandra Sumption, Frederick, S.D. The 2015-16 couples are: Travis and Ashley Bruner, Harvey, N.D.; Craig and Vickie Dunnum, Westby, Wis.; Jake and Jen Yost, St. Peter, Minn.; Randy and MaryEllen Cammack, Sturgis, S.D.; and Brian and Barbara Mothershead, Circle, Mont.

Junior campers will create this craft this year which incorporates the diversity theme using the concept of seeds in agriculture. KIds will be able to spell thier names out using the kernels.

Iowa farmer Gary Rabe had good luck fishing at Devils Lake in June when he snagged this giant Northern. Rabe travels to North Dakota every summer for a fishing weekend with NDFU member Jack Denholm of Valley City.

Farmers near Wahpeton were spraying their corn fields in June.

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Chris Dieterle of Sheridan County took out “Big Bud” this spring.

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Valley City Farmers Union Insurance agents Tyler Van Bruggen and Kirk Olson sponsored a “Hole in One” competition at a Special Olympics golf tournament on June 5.

NDFU members Mary and Dale Enerson posed for this picture at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, where they traveled to retrace their honeymoon trip. The photo was taken exactly 40 years later on June 14.

LaMoure County Farmers Union sponsored an NDFU bus trip to a RedHawks game for youth in their county. On they way, they toured the campsite at Wesley Acres.

Members of the 2015 Cochran Program on Agricultural Cooperative Development visited the NDFU State Office on June 18. The goal of the program is to provide participants with a broad experience with the formation, development and operation of farmer cooperatives and supporting organizations. The delegation made several stops in North Dakota, Minnesota and Washington, D.C. From left to right: David Lomidze, manager; Roin Kurtanidze, chief specialist for ministry of agriculture; Dr. William C. Nelson, vice chair of MACI Board, former director of the Center for Cooperatives at North Dakota State University; Daviti Kutchukidze, chairman of cooperative “DK-KOLGA”; and Demna Dzirkvadze, ag specialist for OCBD at the USDA Foreign Agriculture Services office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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FUE couples meet in South Dakota; Bruners selected for 2015-16

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

administration degree. She went on to earn a master’s The 2014-15 and 2015-16 degree at the University of participating couples and their North Dakota. Travis played families of the Farmers Union baseball at the University of Enterprise Leadership Couples’ Jamestown and Minot State Program from North Dakota, University while studying Minnesota, Wisconsin, South management information Dakota and Montana met at systems and accounting.

Creekside Lodge in Custer Travis said, “Farmers State Park near Custer, S.D., Union has been in my life since on June 12-14. as far back as I can remember.

This was an opportunity It has been a part of my family for the couples to socialize for multiple generations. Being and network as well as involved in summer camps attend leadership training. pushed me to step out of my The presidents from the five comfort zone and take some states joined the group for risks I wouldn’t have normally an informative session. The One-year old Rayna with Travis and Ashley Bruner. took. This has made me a group also enjoyed a Jeep more confident person all tour followed by a chuckwagon to be part of this group!” around.” dinner with live music Danielson said, “Tyler and Farmers Union has affected entertainment.

Shannon Stafslien (the 2014-15 the Bruners in other ways as well.

The couples’ leadership couple from Ryder, N.D.) have Ashley elaborated, “It’s such an program was developed in an been a great couple in our group amazing organization of great effort to substantiate and empower and we are excited to have people who are all looking out for future leaders for rural America.

Travis and Ashley Bruner as part one another, and fighting for the The couples are selected by their of our incoming group.

We are same things. The more involved I respective state presidents and sure Farmers Union and their get with a real farm/ranch operation, are chosen for their commitment to communities will benefit from the more I realize how important Farmers Union, their participation, both of these couples’ leadership organizations like NDFU are for the support and leadership in promoting qualities as well as the couples who livelihood of this way of life, and in and being a part of the organization. have completed the program in the end, for everyone. What farmers Through training and hands-on previous years.” and ranchers do every day comes experiences, couples are enabled Ashley works for National full circle and impacts everyone to become knowledgeable leaders.

Information Solutions Cooperative around the world, and we need Program Coordinator Harley as a support analyst from home. organizations like NDFU to be the Danielson said, “We have been so Travis farms with his family near voice for all.” impressed with the quality of the Drake and works at Feedmix in Travis added, “I like knowing individuals who have been part of Harvey.

They have a one-year that there is an organization looking the program and I think Farmers old daughter Rayna. The Bruner out for the best interests of the Union and each of their respective operation consists of registered family farmer and rancher. This communities and states will benefit black Angus, beans, corn, wheat combination is hard to find in the from these young couples.” and canola. intense world we live in. What I Travis and Ashley Bruner of Both Ashley and Travis grew am looking most forward to in this Harvey are representing North program is what I am going to learn Dakota for the 2015-16 term. Ashley up with Farmers Union. They went to summer camps and earned their and be able to take back home said, “We had a great time at our Torchbearer Awards.

They attended and implement in my own family first event. It was so interesting All-States Camp together where operation.” meeting the different couples from Ashley was elected to the National The 2014-15 couples will the other states and learning about Youth Advisory Council.

Ashley was complete their year’s commitment their backgrounds, their operations also the McHenry County Farmers attending the National Farmers and their challenges. We’re all so Union youth leader for seven years Union fall Fly-in to Washington, very different in what we do, but yet and created a collegiate chapter D.C., in September. The next all the same. Our goals and desires at the University of Jamestown gathering for the 2015-16 couples are shared across states; we strive where she graduated with a will be attending their state to maintain the way of life provided communications and business convention. s by family farms. We’re very excited 14

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Youth go to All-States Leadership Camp Each summer, National Farmers Union (NFU) members ages 17-20, who have distinguished themselves as leaders, are given the opportunity to attend NFU’s All-States Leadership Camp. Youth come from across the United States to Bailey, Colo., where they spend a week at the NFU Education Center, nestled among the peaks of the Rocky Mountains. This year’s camp was held June 21-25.

Campers explored their personal leadership skills; identified issues important to their generation; and discussed their role in affecting positive change throughout rural America, both individually and through involvement in Farmers Union.

They also took part in cooperative activities and listened to several inspirational presentations. Special speakers included William Nelson with CHS and Rulon Gardner, an Olympic gold and bronze medalist in GrecoRoman wrestling who grew up on a dairy farm in Wyoming. Washington State University crop science student Cedric Habiyaremye from Rwanda was on hand to share his vision and ideas about his cultivation project using quinoa.

In addition to building leadership skills and other learning opportunities, participants enjoyed hikes and outdoor games, a camper talent show, dances, a campfire, and special outings.

According to National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson,

“One of NFU’s priorities is to ensure the future of family farm agriculture and rural communities is in good hands. These campers are emerging as the next generation of

leaders who will make a difference in their hometown communities and across the nation’s heartland.” s

See who went to All-States Camp PARTICIPANTS Daniel Baesler, Bowman Michael Barton, Ellendale Jacob Baumann, Edgeley Sami Bitz, Wishek Amanda Bjork, Valley City Claire Carlson, Glenburn Timothy Fischer, Bowman Hailey Fleming, Warwick Morgan Harr, Ypsilanti Karly Held, Egeland Kaitlyn Hill, Bowman McKenzie Jensen, Kenmare

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Tanner King, Donnybrook Heather Knutson, Kathryn Shantel Lang, Strasburg Emily McKay, Valley City Katelyn Nehlich, Valley City Megan Olson, Maddock Nickolas Oster, Ray Megan Reis, Strasburg Mikaylah Ross, Valley City Kendra Schlosser, Bismarck Beca Wallstrum, Kenmare

NDFU STAFF Bri Sorensen, Jamestown NATIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon RaeLyn Leier, Fargo Lexie Weber, New Rockford NDFU SUMMER STAFF Lucas Brown, Fargo Kellie Fleming, Bismarck Kyle Knutson, Kathryn Jasmine Stevens, Valley City July 2015

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT NDFU?

Nathan Willer Jamestown

“You meet the most amazing people and it helps you in the future by helping you develop leadership skills.”

Echo Locken Pekin

“The thing I like most about NDFU are the .” friendships Ethan Mueller Hillsboro 16

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Justin Undem Leal

g “I like bein part of an n organizatio that really makes a difference.”

“I like to build great relationships with all my campers and coworkers.”

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FROM SUMMER STAFF WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT CAMP?

Lucas Brown Carrington

e “I love th . e er You atmosph can talk to ke nd ma anyone a friend. a lifelong ays lw There’s a g to do.” somethin

“I love the ries campfire sto g and spendin time with my friends.”

RaeLyn Leier Fargo

Forrest Carlson Glenburn

“At the beginning of camp, you meet people from around the state and by the end of the week, you have the greatest friends you have for life.”

“I love com ing to camp an d seeing the faces of my frien ds from across the state that I only get to see once a year!”

Jasmine Stevens Valley City

“I love reconnecting ds with old frien g and meetin new ones!”

Amanda Bitz Dickey

“I am excit ed to meet campers a nd help youth get involve d with Farme rs Union!”

Adam Long Berlin Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

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FARMERS UNION CAMP

Q & A:

“NDFU really allows you to expand your social circle w as well as gro .” n as a perso

“Camp is an experience you’ll never forget and always cherish.”

Kellie Fleming Bismarck

Christopher Hoffert Bismarck

Adam Liesener Ray

Kyla Jensen Edgeley

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“You create lifelong ith friendships w u the people yo h meet throug NDFU. It’s very meaningful.”

Mikaela Long Berlin

“This is an organization that brings o ut important an d beneficial sk ills and qualities of its members . Get involved!”

Nick Stevens Valley City

“Camp is the best thing for breaking out of your shell.

It’s more than an organization. It’s a second home with a giant family.”

ion “Farmers Un you can change r and for the bette u introduce yo ’ll u o y to people know for a long time.”

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SUMMER PROFILES

WHY BE PART OF FARMERS UNION? “This is a great organization.

Making memories with new and old friends is great.”

David Undem Leal

Lexie Weber New Rockford

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ts you “NDFU le rson pe grow as a here w in a place to be ee you are fr and have yourself people fun with .” your age Kyle Knutson Kathryn

art of “Being p Union Farmers way to is a great hile w have fun thers. o helping ur Talk to yo outh county y director!”

“NDFU expo ses you to educa tion, legislation a nd cooperation.

Being involv ed will allow yo u to create a netw ork of people wit h similar intere sts.”

“You’ll alway s get to spend time with the frien ds you’ve made each year at Farmers Unio n.”

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Scholarships awarded Co-op House:

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the students listed below. Among the qualifications, applicants needed to enroll at North Dakota State University, be a Farmers Union member, a cooperative member or a relative of a past Co-op House member.

• Jake Bloms of Minot. Son of Jerry and Joyce.

• Emily Hauck of Ellendale.

Daughter of Keith and Janell.

• Joanna Larson of New Rockford. Daughter of Peter and Patti.

• Marcus Mack of Velva. Son of Chuck and Lori.

• Elizabeth Neshem of Berthold. Daughter of Donald and Kathleen.

• Jakob Neu of Ashley. Son of Anthony and Lisa.

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Winners receive $500 and must be pursuing a career important to rural America.

• Jessi Lagein of Munich.

Daughter of David and Jannell.

• Joanna Larson of New Rockford. Daughter of Peter and Patti.

• Marcus Mack of Velva. Son of Chuck and Lori.

• Sarah Thiel of Richland.

Daughter of Don and Donna.

• Abby Braaten of Wyndmere.

Daughter of Andrew and Teresa.

• Elizabeth Neshem of Berthold. Daughter of Donald and Kathleen.

• Brandon Heinz of Griggs County. Son of Jeffrey.

• Stacia Hopfauf of Mandan.

Daughter of Blaine and Tammy.

• Jakob Neu of Ashley. Son of Anthony and Lisa.

• Dahltin Pahl of Ellendale.

Son of Darren and Nichole.

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Here are some examples of what the $500 Kommunity Kids grants can help purchase. McLean County and Golden Valley County applied for funds to pay for medals, a bat, banner and T-shirts.

Kommunity Kids program a hit North Dakota Farmers Union continues to make a difference in communities across the state through the Kommunity Kids program.

The East McLean County Farmers Union recently received funding for a banner, baseball bat and medals to help support Luke Keller, an ambassador for the Great American Bike Race.

The race is an annual fundraising event for cerebral palsy. The event was held April 11 at Century High School. Keller has cerebral palsy and is a Farmers Union member.

All students received a medal and were encouraged to be “Lukesters.”

Kylee Reiser gave a presentation about NDFU activities.

Golden Valley County also requested funds and received $500 for T-shirts to help promote day camp attendance. Michelle and Riley Hauck gave a presentation to Golva Elementary School on NDFU activities.

The Kommunity Kids program allows participants to apply for up to $500 to be donated to any organization within their community.

In turn, the organization must agree to share information about Farmers

Union Camp with its members. The donation is to be used to purchase items that will carry the NDFU logo.

Contact your local member relations specialist for an application or go online at ndfu.org to print it. Contact NDFU at 800-366-8331 with any questions.

All applications should include the following data: • Name of organization that funds will be donated to. Be sure to include the proper name of the organization and who the donation check should be made out to.

• Brief description of why you feel the donation is important. This can include the impact of the organization on the community and other reasoning.

• Your name and contact information including phone number, e-mail address and mailing address, so we can send you the check to deliver to the organization.

• County in which you are a NDFU member.

• Name of the vendor that we send the NDFU logo to.

• Any other pertinent information you feel should be considered. s Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

Students receive free driver safety training

Traffic crashes are the number one cause of death for drivers between the ages of 14 and 24.

To help prevent teen driver fatalities in Renville County, the North Dakota Safety Council (NDSC) and Mohall-LansfordSherwood Public School partnered to provide driver safety training to students in a driver’s education class held May 29 in Mohall.

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Alive at 25 is a 4.5 hour defensive driving course designed to reduce traffic related injuries and fatalities for young drivers.

The course focuses on behaviors, decision-making, and unique risks these drivers face every time they get behind the wheel.

“Our goal is to get Alive at 25 to as many young drivers as possible, before a crash and before another teen dies on our roadways,” said

Terry Weaver, NDSC traffic safety coordinator.

Local sponsors, including Farmers Union Insurance Agent Jessica Fitzsimmons and Renville County Farmers Union, helped provide the training, free of charge, to approximately 20 students. To learn more about Alive at 25, go to www.ndsc.org/trafficsafety or call (800) 932-8890. s

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Day class fun

The future of family farm agriculture depends heavily upon the civic involvement of the next generation. National Farmers Union believes young people can practice good citizenship now, not only when they reach adulthood.

With this in mind, National Farmers Union creates educational materials for grades 1 through 12 to be used by county youth leaders in day classes each year.

Classes are divided up by age groups and have incentives to help attract youth.

This year, the curriculum centers around diversity. Farmers Union is a diverse organization made up of farmers and ranchers from Texas to North Dakota.

Our members raise corn, cotton, wheat, poultry and other crops. Farmers Union members also serve local food markets in urban areas.

The day class curriculum will teach students how to work cooperatively for the common good, how to apply critical thinking skills and how diversity in our world can result in a better way of life for everyone. To find out when your local day class will be held, contact your county youth director.

Here are just a few day class photos from around the state...

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National Farmers Union’s top three legislative and regulatory issues – Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), and trade – are all hotly contested in the nation’s capital right now. The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued its final ruling on the U.S. COOL rules, and Congress has attempted to intervene in the WTO process by introducing a bill to repeal the beef, pork and poultry sections of the law.

Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, is also facing a tough test in Congress. If it is passed, the president will be able to conduct trade negotiations and offer Congress finalized trade agreements for an up or down vote with no possibility for amendments.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set proposed target levels for the RFS for 20142016 that are below target levels provided by the statute, another setback for the renewable fuel sector.

WTO COOL Ruling

Country-of-Origin Labeling is a common-sense labeling law that mandates that muscle cuts of meat and some vegetables, nuts and fruits sold at retail must contain a label informing consumers about the country where the product was sourced. Canada and Mexico challenged the U.S. law at the World Trade Organization which ruled last October that the law was WTO-compliant, but the way in which the law was implemented was not. The U.S. immediately appealed that decision.

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non-compliant with international trade obligations.

This ruling set into motion the next phase of the WTO process, one in which the parties to the dispute – United States, Canada and Mexico – can negotiate an acceptable path forward.

“As we have seen in other disputes, once decisions are handed down, WTO members often work together to find a solution that will work for them,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “In this case, such a solution must involve continuation of a meaningful country-of-origin labeling requirement.”

The day after the WTO decision, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway, R-Texas, introduced a bill to repeal COOL for beef, pork and poultry. The bill includes removal of country-of-origin labeling on chicken, ground beef and ground pork, three products that were never deemed out of compliance with WTO obligations. In early June, the House voted 300-131 in favor of the bill, sending it to the U.S. Senate for a vote. Recent behindthe-scenes reports suggest the Senate is taking a more deliberate approach. Keep calls coming to your senators!

As the WTO process moves forward, NFU is urging Congress to reject this bill, as it goes well beyond the boundaries of the WTO dispute, strips consumers of their right to know where their food comes from and producers of their right to tell them.

agreement. TPA would allow the administration to negotiate TPP without any review or input from those elected to represent the interests of the American public – the members of Congress. The Senate passed a version of the TPA bill in May, combining TPA with Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) that would provide workers who have lost their jobs as a result of foreign trade with the training, resources and support they need in order to become reemployed.

As a result of this combination, the House also had to pass both TPA and TAA in order to send the package to the White House for the president’s signature. In early June, the House voted narrowly in favor of TPA, 219-211, but overwhelmingly against TAA, 126-302. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, made a motion to reconsider the TAA vote.

RFS Targets Too Low

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in May proposed blending targets for the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2014, 2015 and 2016, and will have targets finalized

by November 30, 2015. The targets announced by EPA are an 11.27 billion-gallon shortfall over the three years for total biofuels, well below the targets called for by Congress in the law.

NFU is currently in the process of filing comments on the proposed targets, urging the EPA to adhere to RFS statutory volume targets and Congress to resist making any changes to the popular fuel law. s

TPA In Limbo

The Obama administration has been pushing for Trade Promotion Authority, or fast track, from Congress in order to finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Find more information about NFU, go to:

www.nfu.org

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Johnson supports renewable fuels GUEST COLUMN BY ROGER JOHNSON, NFU

Before the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was enacted in 2008, commodity prices had been flat for decades, investment in rural America was negligible and the prospect of prosperity for many family farmers seemed like a dream that had been lost. The passage of the RFS was like a shot of adrenaline into the arteries of rural America, boosting commodity prices to sustained levels not seen in generations and igniting investment in rural American jobs.

By 2014, the RFS was supporting some 83,949 direct and 295,265 indirect jobs, many in rural America.

Yes, hope had returned to farm country. With the hope of continued prosperity for farmers and weaning

the nation off of its dependence on foreign oil, the RFS was hailed by both farmers and consumers, who were saving $.50-$1.50 per gallon of gas at the pump and adding more than $1.7 billion to the U.S. economy.

Unfortunately, doubt entered this equation when the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to set volume targets for the RFS in 2014. This happened just as both cellulosic ethanol and advanced biofuels had reached commercial status and were able to offer the greatest potential for environmental benefits.

The delays in issuing volume targets have caused an estimated $13.7 billion gap in capital investment needed to comply with the volume targets set in the statutes that enacted the RFS.The EPA should adhere to RFS volume targets as set forth in federal law.

And Congress, for its part, should stand back and resist making any changes to the popular fuel law, allowing the full promise of the RFS come to fruition. s

Important points on Renewable Fuel Standards FROM NATIONAL FARMERS UNION

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should to adhere to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume targets as set forth in federal law.

• Congress must resist changing the popular fuel law that has greatly increased productivity and prosperity on family farms and in rural America.

• Both cellulosic ethanol and advanced biofuels have now reached commercial status and offer the greatest potential for environmental benefits, but delays in issuing volume targets have caused an estimated $13.7 billion gap in capital investment needed to comply with the volume targets set in the statutes that enacted the RFS.

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• The EPA must adhere to the targets set forth in the law or capital investment will continue to turn away from the U.S. renewable fuel sector in favor of foreign investments, leaving this nation without a robust renewable fuel sector.

• The RFS has ignited the rural economy at a time when commodity prices were flat. In 2014, it supported 83,949 direct and 295,265 indirect jobs, many in rural America.

• The RFS has driven much-needed reinvestment in rural communities. For example, corn prices were below cost of production preceding the enactment of the RFS, but rose above cost of production shortly after.

• The RFS has benefitted both farmers and consumers alike,

saving consumers $.50-$1.50 per gallon of gas at the pump and adding more than $1.7 billion to the U.S. economy.

• The RFS helped mitigate this nation’s dependence on foreign sources of petroleum while driving much needed investment in rural communities.

• The RFS mitigates dependency on volatile foreign sources of petroleum. Ethanol production displaced the gasoline equivalent of the 512 gallons of crude oil, or the amount imported annually from Saudi Arabia.

• The RFS has helped mitigate climate change. Ethanol derived from corn achieves a greenhouse gas reduction of at least 34 percent vs. gasoline. s

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Founding Farmers

Summer series

FROM FOUNDING FARMERS RESTAURANT

Usually vegetarian sandwiches are bland and boring. They’re often under-seasoned, since most chefs don’t understand the dimension of flavor that’s required to make vegetables really shine. That’s why we put a thyme-basil-chive goat cheese spread on one bready bookend and a creamy avocado spread perked up with coriander and onion on the other. In between, we pile on the produce – smoky eggplant, roasted yellow and red peppers, tomato and pickled cucumbers. The end result is as complex and Lay four slices of bread on a cutting board. Distribute satisfying as a sandwich can be. Warning: This the goat cheese spread evenly among the slices and sandwich doesn’t travel well. That just means you spread to cover each slice. Distribute the roasted have to eat it right after you make it! eggplant slices evenly among sandwich bottoms and top each with one-quarter each of the roasted red and yellow bell peppers. Stack two tomato slices on top of each, followed by four dill cucumbers and a half Roasted vegetable and avocado handful of the mesclun. sandwich (serves 4) Roasted Veggies Avocado Spread 1 small eggplant, peeled and sliced lengthwise 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 1/4 inch thick pinch of ground coriander 1 red bell pepper, quartered, seeds and core pinch of onion powder removed 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, seeds and core removed 8 thick slices multigrain or other soft bread, toasted 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium tomato, sliced into 8 thin slices 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 16 slices dill cucumber 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 handfuls mesclun lettuce mix Goat Cheese Spread 4 ounces creamy goat 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon julienned fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon finely sliced fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lay the eggplant slices and peppers skin side down on a baking sheet.

Drizzle with 1-1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. Turn the vegetables over and repeat this step so the peppers end up skin side up. Roast the vegetables for 1520 minutes, until the pepper skins start to blister.

Remove from the oven and set aside.

Combine all of the ingredients for the goat cheese spread in a small bowl and stir vigorously until smooth.

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For the sandwich tops, distribute the avocado spread among the 4 remaining slices of bread and spread evenly to cover. Top the sandwiches and serve.

Dill Cucumbers 12 ounces small pickling cucumbers, cut into 1/2 inch rounds 1 small jalapeno pepper, cut into 1/4 inch rings 2 large sprigs of fresh dill 3 cloves garlic, cut in half 1 cup distilled white vinegar 2-1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon kosher salt Place the cuumbers, jalapeno, dill and garlic in a twoquart canning jar. Combine vinegar, water and salt in saucepan and bring the liquid to a rapid boil and boil for one minute. Pour hot liquid over vegetables. Let cool and store, covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. s

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Classified ad space is free and available to NDFU members. Ads will run one time only.

Ads must be mailed, e-mailed or faxed.

NO ADS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE. Include your name, address, phone number and mail to: NDFU Classifieds PO Box 2136 • Jamestown ND 58402-2136 e-mail: bthoms@ndfu.org Fax: 701-252-6584 • 701-952-0102 The next deadline is July 15.

Contact us to repeat your ad. Limit-175 words.

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE McCormick Farmall Model F14 - 1938, on rubber, fair paint, needs gas tank cleaned, made only 2 yrs., complete, $900 obo; old fuel trunk tank, has 5 compartments and 1 storage compartment, $250 obo. 947-5424 evenings, Paul Hungness, New Rockford.

FOR SALE 1 Alliance 500-45-22.5; high flotation 32816PR 146E, new, $250; 2 John Deere 1-4-38 rear tractor rims, clean and no rust, $150 ea.; 2 front wheel hubs off a 4430, $75 for both; 3 sets of rear wheel weights, 140 lbs. ea., off a 4020, $150 per set; 1 pair of rear wheel weights, 50 lbs. ea., from a 318 lawn tractor, $50.

728-6759, Garth Klein, Norwich.

FOR SALE Misc. parts for N6 or N7 Gleaner combine - filters, belts, sickle sections and sickle guards; MacDon 3600 Prairie Star Model, pull-type swather; Cenex 2,200 bu. grain bin, excellent shape, to be moved. 2631206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE IHC 14’ Vibrashank cultivator with cylinder and hoses, has 3’ wings, wheel bearings recently repacked; hitch on back, some extra shanks and shovels included, been stored inside, $250. 256-2406,Richard Hamann, Langdon..

FOR SALE United Farm Tool 500 bu. grain cart, new gear box, new bottom flighting and slide, 24.5x32 tires, $5,000; 1,000 gal. horizontal gas tank w/skids, $200; 2 - 4,000 gal. vertical diesel fuel tank, $500 ea.; 930 flex header with air finger reel, new poly, cutter bar and wabble box, header was disassembled while replacing poly and never reassembled, make offer. 2407149, Allen Brown, Des Lacs.

FOR SALE 25’ John Deere 590 swather for parts reel, sickle, guards and belts are all good.

482-7749 or 340-7332, Robert C. Huff, Donnybrook.

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: 9.50 14” 8 Ply tube type tire, $80 new; 11L 15” tube type 8 ply, new, $75; 12.5L 15” 10 ply tubeless, $110, new. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

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FOR SALE John Deere 3 bottom plow, mechanical lift, $200; 18’ John Deere single disc, mechanical with lift wings, $100. 839-2023, Milton Vanerstrom, Minot.

FOR SALE JD 30’ swather, 590 auto fold, good condition, $3,500. 240-1449, Erling Johnson, Minot.

FOR SALE Complete straw chopper for a John Deere 9500 combine, $500; 2 – 3 phase motors - 3 hp. and 5 hp., $50 ea. 633-5574, Brian Roach, Wheatland.

FOR SALE 1996 9600 JD combine, 930R head w/finger reel, 2005 914 pickup head, 224 sunflower head, 2013 36’ tricycle style header trailer w/lights, $55,000; 1460 IH combine, Case IH 1010 head w/finger reel, 810 pickup head, $10,000; 8640 JD tractor w/ez-steer and 2002 Summers 1,500 gal. 100’ boom sprayer, $40,000; 895 Versatile tractor w/ new tires, $22,500; 2011 Westfield 10”x71’ auger, $8,000; 1,000 gal. NH3 tanks. 7646410, Casey Lund, Killdeer.

FOR SALE Gehl #55 feed grinder, pto., 14” with 7 screens, no mixer tank, good condition, 3 pt. bale fork and bale fork with 2 spears fits loader or on 3 pt.; 2 - 100 gal. plastic cattle water tanks; 6 row Danish tine cultivator and rolling shields, $200; fenders for 706 IHC tractor, round, no lights in them; old John Deere wheel weights. 430-2330, Gilman Knudson, Portland.

FOR SALE 30’ pull-type MacDon swather bat reel, stored inside, $600. 983-4445, John Flemmer, Golden Valley.

FOR SALE 1951 Dodge 1 1/2 ton truck box and hoist; 30A Heston stack machine, $500; RBW 5th wheel plate for pulliing camper; Orbit hydraulic motor from J & M grain cart; grapple fork teeth for a Buhler loader. 4382384, Rodger Williams, Maddock.

FOR SALE 1971 JD 4400 self-propelled combine, 1.945 actual hrs., always shedded, 14’ JD header with newer 9’ Sund pickup, 100 hrs. on new cylinder bars, concave, feeder chain, rear tires, chopper blades, 6 cyl.

GM gas engine, cab with blower, good condition, must see; 1972 JD 800 selfpropelled swather, good condition, always shedded, slant 6 Chrysler engine, never cut hay. 838-5014, Don Eliason, Minot.

FOR SALE 1965 806 International, cab, 3 pt., 2 hyds.; 1996 New Holland 660 baler with command center, always shedded. 422-3788 leave message, Donald Kraft, Selfridge.

FOR SALE 1992 1680 Case IH combine in excellent condition, specialty rotor, long sieves, Cummins engine, 2 sets of concaves, always shedded and maintained, $17,500; 1998 1083 Case IH corn head, low acres ad always shedded, $11,000; 1998 Case IH 1020 flex head, Crary air reel with new guards, $6,500. 438-2461, Jim Hvinden, Maddock.

FOR SALE 847 New Holland baler; pump jack. 7524381 or 320-9195, Ed Hintz, Woodworth.

FOR SALE 2 New Holland 3 pt. bale carriers; 158 John Deere loader with grab fork. 7542729, Conrad Jangula, Napoleon.

FOR SALE 875 Versatile tractor: WD45 Allis Chalmers tractor; antique tractors, some on steel wheels. 626-7627, Laverne Anderson, Voltaire.

FOR SALE Summers Super sprayer, 66’ pull-type, wind screens, foam markers, 750 gal. tank, Raven controls, excellent shape, $2,500. 656-3267, Tony Galow, Bisbee.

FOR SALE 12’ Kirschmann press drill; 3 & 4 bottom Int. plow; packer and pony drills; 1 - 2 row Int corn planter; 1 - 2 row Int. corn cultivator; 10-20 McCormick tractor on steel. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

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

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

FOR SALE 450 JD mower, 9’ bar, fair shape, $1,000 obo.; John Deere #37 loader, shedded, very nice, $750 obo. 843-7176, Craig Albers, New Salem.

FOR SALE Metal pickup stock rack; 2 calf creep feeders; 2 heavy duty steel water tanks - 500 gal. & 200 gal.; hammer mill; steel rake wheels, good for yard decorations.

568-3921, Harvey Weyrauch, Ray. FOR SALE HyPro centrifugal pump, Model 9202C, with electric clutch, new in box, $250.

626-7367, Gene Spichke, Balfour.

FOR SALE 7’ Farmking 3 pt. finishing mower, rear discharge, cuts like a lawn mower, excellent shape, always shedded, color JD green. 745-3357 leave message or 880-0043, Joe Retterath, Stanton.

FOR SALE Kuker skid mounted boomless sprayer, 3 gal. tank, Raven 203 controller, Briggs & Stratton engine, 3 zones, individually turned off or on, covers 30’ path, good condition and works well, make offer. 2239602, Adam Hormann, Medina.

FOR SALE L3 Gleaner combine w/Melroe pickup and 24’ straight head, field ready, good condition; 27’ JD chisel plow; 36’ field cultivator; 15x24’ stack mover. 873-4401, Karen Walz, Beulah.

FOR SALE 8640 John Deere, 4 whl. drive tractor, 275 hp. with pto.; Kwik Kleen grain cleaner, Model 772; John Deere platform headers, 220 and 224, stored inside. 370-0078, Dennis Karsky, Langdon.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1972 Freightliner, 350 Cummins, 15 spd.

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

FOR SALE JD 7720 combine w/165 hp. turbo diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, HD wide adjustable rear axle, with 24.5x32 tires on drive wheels and 11.5x24 rear wheels, air conditioner, radio, straw chopper, 214 pickup platform w/154” 7 belt JD pickup, 220 straight header w/finger reels, always been shedded and last used in 2012; JD 590 21’ swather in good condition, has always been shedded. 465-3904 or 6811578, Lawrence Paulis, Drake.

FOR SALE MDS attach. for tractors, payloaders, skid-steers, telehandlers; Rockbadgers or skid-steers; 7’, 8’, 8.5’, 9’, 10’ scoops w/skid-steer mounts, Euro-mounts, JD mounts, CIH mounts, Farmhand mounts, etc. w/grapples to fit or retro-fit; HD 8’ skid-steer manure fork w/grapple; heavy-duty 10’ skid-steer snow-pusher; heavy-duty MDS 7’ or 8’ rock/brush/scrap bucket w/grapple (skid-steer mounts); MDS 5,200 lb. pallet fork for JD 740 classic-tach; MDS Shur-lock quick-tach scoop mounting system for JD loaders (ie. 146, 148, 158, 168, 280, etc.); MDS Euro-Global attachment changer w/skidsteer hookup; many other MDS attach. available; new Koyker 7’ quick-tach scoop; new Koyker 545 FWA loader w/ 8’ scoop & grapple, mounts available; JD 146 and 148 loaders w/mounts; used skid-steer scoops, F-11 & F-10 loaders & parts. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.

FOR SALE Allis Chalmers tractor, 190XT Series III w/cab, dual hyds., good tires, 4,500 hrs., hardware and 1 extra tire for dual available. 366-4683 mornings or evenings, 4089008 daytime, David Welk, Willow City.

FOR SALE 20’ JD cultivator, 1000 Model, 3 bar drags, has hitch to full drills, paint and tires are very good, has always been stored inside, $1,800. 693-6190 or 324-5244, Wayne Schneider, Harvey.

FOR SALE Tonutti V18 rake, with kicker wheels, excellent condition. 263-7442, Alan Marshall, Towner.

FOR SALE 2003 JD 9750 ST5 combine w/30’ HoneyBee header, new tires 30.5x32, lateral tilt feeder house, Coutour Master variable speed feeder house, header height resume sensing and float, field ready. 626-7180, Daryl Verbitsky, Butte.

FOR SALE CP 731 Morris chisel plow w/harrow, $550; 41’ IHC 4500 Vibrashank w/4 bar Wilrich harrow, $800; Quick Clean Model 752, $500; Arctic Cat 375 ATV, $1,600; Summers 2 pt. sprayer, 90’ w/500 gal. tank and foam marker, $2,500; accepting offers on all items. 320-7395, Alan Bergman, Jud. 28

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FOR SALE 200 gal. Fargo sprayer with foam marker; 8’ steel Harmon canola roller; 2 MF 36 self propelled swathers and a transport, in good condition. 542-3301, Ken or Ed, Ken Heilman, Rugby.

FOR SALE 1996 8820 Case IH self-propelled windrower, 25’ w/double swath and pickup reel, 21.5x16.1 drive tires, 781 hrs., excellent condition, $32,000. 362-7345, Steven Eldevik, Glenburn.

FOR SALE Rowse D9 double mower with New Holland heads, $8,500; 590 John Deere pull-type swather, 30’ w/canola roller and Saber end cutter, low acres, always shedded, $7,500; LaForge front mount 3 pt. hitch for 8000 Series John Deere tractors, $5,000; Beline granular applicator, complete with hose and monitor, $250; 2 steel bin roof stiffeners for 27’ diameter bins, $150; Barn stanchions, $5 ea.; fifth wheel plate, $125; John Deere Accudepth monitor, $100; Monomco Model 919 moisture tester, $500;. 247-3058 or 259-2373, John Steffan, Michigan.

FOR SALE 1995 JD 930 header w/60 Series attachments and 2 wheel transport, $5,000; Model A Farmall, $250 or give away to Ag Education department. 497-3845. Roger Christenson, Plaza.

FOR SALE 1989 9600 JD combine, 4,311 separator hours, new 30-5:-32 tires, not used since new feeder house parts were installed. 6442713, Bruce Johnson, Edmore.

FOR SALE L15 Euclid front end loader with cab. 9834269, Robert Schriefer, Golden Valley.

FOR SALE 3 round balers, twine tie, all shedded and field ready – NH BR780A, 1,000 pto., over $7,000 in updates, $13,500; Vermeer 605H, 540 pto, $2,000; CIH 8440, 540 pto., $850.

843-7138, Ron Heid, New Salem.

FOR SALE 4 dome tops off of Int. Pro Star semi’s, make offer. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

FOR SALE 605 Super F Vermeer baler, field ready. $2,100; 268 New Holland square baler, needs TLC, make offer. 843-7803 or 5166585, Michael Friesz, New Salem.

FOR SALE New Holland 660 baler, auto-wrap, rebuilt pickup, 1,000 pto., hyd. lift, good working condition, $3,300; Case IH 8480 baler, 540 pto., monitor, works good, $1,700; 2006 JD 567 baler, net & twine wrap, 1,000 pto., 10k bales, hyd. lift, good belts, monitor, $10,000. 320-8543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley.

FOR SALE Bourgault mounted harrows, 92’, needs new teeth, $2,000; bin panels, aluminum and galvanized steel, $20 ea.. 833-2352 or 839-2424, Greg Simonson, Minot.

FOR SALE 216 Melroe spray coupe w. cab, air, electric lifts, 50’ booms, $2,500, obo. 528-4222 evenings or leave message. Alvin Haugen, Alamo.

FOR SALE 1996 505L Vermeer baler, 1 year old full set of new belts, new speed chains, like new tires, always shedded, $7,000 obo.

873-5227 after 7 p.m. Robert Schutt, Beulah.

FOR SALE 20’ 400 Vers. swather, good shape, runs great. 878-4966 days, 878-4957 nights.

Chester Brandt, Hebron.

FOR SALE 1992 Case IH 1680 combine, long sieve, Cummins engine, specialty rotor, cross flow fan, many updates, always shedded, $17,500; 1998 25’ 1020 Case IH flex head, Crary air reel, new guards, shedded, $6,500; 1998 1083 8-30 corn head, low acres, shedded, $11,000; Case IH flat fold 8-30 vibra shank row crop cultivator, $1,100. 438-2461, Jim Hvinden, Maddock.

WANTED 806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; John Deere 5010, 5020, 6030; MM 1350, 1355; others also, running or not. 6282130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

WANTED Good 25-31’ Krause tandem disk or Wiskett disk; JD Model A w/narrow front, electric start, good tires, running. 5284222 evenings. Alvin Haugen, Alamo.

WANTED 922 MacDon hay head for self-propelled swather or one that fits. 983-4445, John Flemmer, Golden Valley.

WANTED JD dump rake, must be in good shape.

745-3357 leave message or 880-0043, Joe Retterath, Stanton.

WANTED Real good used Swath Master pickup w/ Case IH header, 2015. 542-3301. Ken or Ed, Ken Heilman, Rugby.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 - 4x4 stainless steel framed insulated slider glass windows, new in box, shop windows, $75 ea; 3 - sump pump pit containers, $15 ea.; 50 gal. pressure tank, like new, $30, 728-6759, Garth Klein, Norwich.

FOR SALE Woven wire, 150’, 5’ high; 2 - 7.00x15 tires, 8 ply; Westeel fertilizer box. 6792135, Terry Kohler, Benedict.

FOR SALE Home loomed rugs of any color; Resistol Triple X hat, Beaver dark color, size 7 3/8, like new; Old Style beer brand bar sign; Dell printer; portable basketball hoop on wheels. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE Cement mixer, average size V-belt electric drive; 2 older grain cleaning mills.

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

FOR SALE Kirby vacuum cleaner w/attach., $100.

845-1375, David Berntson, Valley City.

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FOR SALE Homelite XL 12 chain saw, 16” bar, one owner, always stored inside, good condition, just needs tune-up, $75. 256-2406, Richard Hamann, Langdon.

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

FOR SALE Tractor parts for Case (LA, DC, D, SC, VAC); cylinder heads for - SC, D and VAC Case, WC Chalmers, F20 IHC; radiators for VAC, R MM, WC Chalmers, older Chevrolets; 1962 Rambler. 8454303, Henrik Voldal, Valley City.

FOR SALE Horse collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35’-50’ long; used tires - 6 Bridgestone, 245-75-R16; 4 - 225-60-R16 M&S; 4 used FS P265-70-R16 M&S; 3 Michelin P225-60-R16 M&S; 4 Hercules Ultra 215-70-R15; 2 Co-op Ready Grip G78-15 MS studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 FS L78-15 studded; 2 P25-75 R15 Cooper Weathermaster studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 P125-75 R15 GY studded on Ford wheels; 2 P215-75 R15 Sears Snow Handlers; small cement mixer. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

FOR SALE Semi water trailers for spraying and spray parts; used 42’ Cornhusker hopper bottom trailer; storage van trailers, containers and dollies; flatbed curtain van trailers, great for storage, $2,500. 47457890, Richard Rydell, Fairmount.

FOR SALE OK Corral kit electric fencer for camping, that uses 4D batteries, includes post, wire, insulators, etc., $75; portable corral made from 1” square tubing, 10 rails, 9 1/2’ long & 7 posts, 4’ high, all come apart so can be carried for camping, $200; Fimco trailer lawn sprayer, 14 gal., 12 V, like new, $150; 3 - Carlisle trailer tires - ST 235/35R16 radial trail, load range D4, 6,000 mi., like new, $20 ea., 1 spare - $35; 3 - LT 235/80R17 MTS Wildcat touring SLT worn but useable, $5 ea.

843-7257, Sharan Bethke, New Salem.

FOR SALE Ranch Kettle BBQ grill, professional heavy duty stainless steel gas grill/ smoker; Pink depression cake plate and cookie jar; Homer Laughin Briar Rose china set; Terry Redlin print; oak hutch; Lawrence Welk tray; Sony turntable; Crosley turntable/radio/CD player; The Old West series of books (Trailblazers, Gunfighters and Soldiers); metal deck spindles; 2 Stetson hats; 2005 Seadoo jet ski with cover and trailer. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot.

FOR SALE Two dyamite crates; two wall telephones; crocks; two shoe repair stands; handmade model barns, grain elevators, churches & bird houses; flat irons, 400 vintage travel decals; wooden shoes.

302-0037, Roger Westby, New Rockford.

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

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FOR SALE Arctic Cat ATV, 4 wheel drive, automatic transmission, 800 actual miles, $2,000 obo. 754-2472, Alvin Gross, Napoleon.

FOR SALE Hitch that was used on a Rav 4, in very good condition, no longer needed, $100.

653-5065, Rod Presser, Jamestown.

FOR SALE Wood pickup box tool box, fits older Chev. pickups from 1968-1972, $20. 843-7849, Jerry Maier, New Salem.

FOR SALE To be moved off property- old homestead house, 26’x12’, 11’ high at peak, 2 room, very sturdy, $2,200; grain bin chicken house, 16’x12’, 9’ high front, 7’ high in back, can be dismantled, $1,050 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike or Rose Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Antique furniture; 1 Maytag washing machine, 2 for parts; 4 Singer sewing machines, peddle type; cream cans - 5, 8 and 10 gal.; old barber chair; more antiques, come see, make offer. 797-3255, Reynold and Patricia Rickford, Jessie.

FOR SALE Flatbed trailer, tandem axle, new deck, lights, tonque jack, electric brakes.

437-2486 or 680-1729, Ernest Stamnes, Enderlin.

FOR SALE Surrey, Doctors buggy, 1 - quarter horse harness, 1 - Welch harness and 1 - buggy harness. 572-5181, Bill Barkie, Williston.

FOR SALE 1962 original Cub Cadet tractor with Kohler 7 hp. engine, 3 spd. transmission, original factory add options, fenders, electric start, a parade ready showpiece, make offer, must sell-health issues. 588-4611, Glenice Carlson, Horace.

FOR SALE Material from missile site - 500’ of chain link galvanized fence, 7’ high, 50 steel heavy posts. 262-4497, Don Hoveskeland, Tolna.

FOR SALE Norway Porsgrund Christmas plates, 1971-1982; Fostoria,”Century”, 40+ pieces; Rosemeade; old white enamel ware w/ black trim; 1 cup flour sifter; 7 old picture frames, need repair; 3 - 2 lb. wood cheese boxes, Kraft, Old Home & Velveeta; old sheet music; spinning wheel; wood ironing boards; old screen door; 2 wood clothes dryers, 1 hangs on wall, 1 stands on floor; 3 hand saws, 28”, 2 plain, 1 painted farm scene; 2 old medicine cabinets, 1 wood, 1 metal; old piano keys; 2 old floor lamps; 4 old dresser drawers; small table to restore - 23”x32”x30” high; 2 school desks; old cream cans; 50s Roadmaster Skyrider Deluxe girls bike. 524-1395 or 789-1112, Carole Mikkelson, Aneta.

FOR SALE GE Electric self-cleaning stove, almond color, electric touch pad and power cord; Whirlpool stainless steel tub dishwasher.

693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

FOR SALE 1986 17.5’ Crestliner Nordic boat with 90 h.p. Mercury engine, on trailer, live wells, trolling motor, depth finder, a-utoinject oiler, walk through bow and canopy, not beat up or dented, $3,500 obo; 778-7831, Jerel Skattum, Adrian.

FOR SALE Soft top for 1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler, tan in color, $250 obo.; snow plow, 6’ wide for Jeep Wrangler, $500. 947-5424 evenings, Paul Hungness, New Rockford.

FOR SALE 2 electric motors, single phase, totally enclosed, industrial, 110 or 230 volt, 1 hp. - $100, 2 hp. - $150. 626-7367, Gene Spichke, Balfour.

WANTED 200-300 gallon, clean gas tank for gas tank stand. 337-6344, Wade Fischer, Garrison.

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

WANTED Winchester tools, skates and other nonfirearm items; “Booming in the Bakken” limited edition Henry rifle; Marilyn Monroe memorabilia; Teddy Roosevelt memorabilia; African Adventure Firearms.

500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot.

WANTED Old Furnace floor grates. 656-3267, Tony Galow, Bisbee.

WANTED Barn pigeons, I am willing to travel and catch your unwanted barn pigeons. 4712066, Jon Hunke, Bismarck.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1997 Pace Arrow Vision motor home, 32 1/2’ wide body, 454 Chevy eng., fuel injected, new tires, shocks, brakes and rear view cameras, 84,700 mi., 1 owner, queen bed, sleeps up to 6, 8 cu. ft. refrigerator w/freezer compartment, 3 burner stove w/oven, microwave, 2 roof air cond., 4.5 KVA generator, 30 amp hookup, was asking $18,500 now $17,000 negotiable. 223-3033 or 400-4421, Neil Modin, Bismarck.

FOR SALE 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, red, 4 dr., AT, PW, PL, AC, good condition, 136,000 mi.

290-1981, Keith Kirsch, New Leipzig.

FOR SALE 2012 Ford Fusion, red, SE appearance package, only 3,700 mi., car in storage most of time, perfect condition, many options. 838-9285 or 833-1068, Owen & Judy Randle, Minot.

FOR SALE 1982 Dodge convertible, Model 400 (rare), new top, new paint, white w/red leather interior, excellent cond. 593-6155 or 331-1005, Francis Praska, Lankin.

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

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

FOR SALE 1997 Chevy Tahoe 4x4/350, good hunting rig, above average condition, solid body, no rust, always shedded, high miles, but a good runner,$3,200, obo; 1982 Honda GoldWing 1200, Interstate only 25,000 miles, always shedded, radio doesn’t work, $2,500 obo; 778-7831, Jerel Skattum, Adrian.

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FOR SALE 1987 4 whl. drive Silverado Suburban, 91,350 mis., rebuilt trans., new 31x10.5 all terrain tires at 88,750 mi., $2,500.

362-7345, Steven Eldevik, Glenburn.

FOR SALE 2007 CRF 250 R Honda dirt bike, nice shape, $2,100; 2002 Fod Explorer XLT, 198,000 mi., nice shape, $2,000; 1998 Chevy Cavalier, 245,000 mi., rough shape but runs great, make offer. 843-7803 leave message or 516-6585, Michael Friesz, New Salem.

FOR SALE Registered miniature stallion, bay and white, 30 inches. 947-2590, Charles Lewis Jr., New Rockford.

FOR SALE Silver 1984 Alpha Romero convert., 5 spd., good body, tires, glass, power windows, runs & drives great, consider part trade of older 4 whl. dr. pickup, $9,500; 17’ full tilt trailer w/4 ton winch and remote, good tires, have title, $1,900; car or truck dolly, new tires, good straps, $950; cash only on all. 834-2214 or 9827222, Glynn Thompson, Fortuna.

FOR SALE 1999 Saturn SL1, 215,000 mi., new windshield, battery, front tires. 438-2415 or 341-1943, Norman Haagenstad, Maddock.

WANTED Ford Flathead V8 engine. 680-1079, Dylan Ekstrom, Forman.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Commercial property, large shop, school building and all of block 9, Alamo, ND, $500,000. 570-4660, Rocky Hewson, Bismarck.

RAMSEY COUNTY EVENTS

Ramsey County Soil Conservation District invites all women to GIRLS NIGHT OUT 5 p.m. Wed., July 15 – $25 Memorial Building in Devils Lake.

Ramsey County Farmers Union members will receive $10 cash back at the door.

Tickets available at the FUI office in Devils Lake.

Enjoy dinner, door prizes, silent auction, raffle baskets, purse auction and entertainment!

Keynote speaker: Amber Haugland.

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Tuesday, August 18 – $35 • Grand Forks Air Force Base • Lunch at Maple Crossing • Bergeson Gardens, Fertile, MN • Grape Mill Winery, E.G.F. Includes transporation, attractions and 2 snacks Register with Sue at 800-366-8331, ext. 108 Deadline: Aug. 1 Contact Connie Hanson for more information: 701-351-1639

FOR SALE Yearling mule colt, $150. 543-3843 leave message, Deb Hannestad, Hatton.

FOR SALE Yaks – bulls, cows or calves, $500 each.

573-4485, Roger Brew, Manning.

FOR SALE 3 Black Angus third calf heifers with calves at side, $2,500 a pair. 763-6163, Bud Job, Windsor.

FOR SALE Registered yearling Polled Hereford bulls, EPS and performance records available fertility tested, ready, quiet disposition. 6932372, Leon Seefeld, Harvey.

FOR SALE Large round bales, alfalfa/broom, prairie hay made by NH 588 baler with thick plastic twine, could load . 597-3730, larryn@ westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

BURLEIGH COUNTY EVENT LEWIS & CLARK RIVERBOAT EXCURSION Sunday, July 26 • 4 - 5:30 p.m.

1700 River Road Dr., Bismarck Snacks provided Arrive no later than 3:45 p.m.

RSVP to: Denise Brown dbrown@ndfu.org • 471-7368 Arlene Olson dnaolson@bektel.com 943-2672

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On June 16, North Dakota Farmers Union turned in 21,122 signatures to the secretary of state to refer a newly passed law, SB 2351, which opens our state to corporate farming for dairy and swine operations.

For decades, family farming has been the backbone of North Dakota’s economy and our way of life – it still is today. Farmers Union is committed to protecting and defending that way of life. Not out of nostalgia, but because communities and economies are stronger when family farming and ranching is prevalent.

In less than 75 days, we collected more than the required 13,452 signatures to secure a spot on the ballot (assuming the secretary of state qualifies our petition). It was an impressive, all out grassroots effort that encompassed over 250 volunteers.

Members, county officers, staff,

state board members, and friends of our cause gathered signatures at community events and various venues, in all types of weather, at all times of the day and night, on main streets and in churches, from farm to farm, some traveling even on horseback. To suggest, as some have, that this wasn’t a grassroots effort is ridiculous.

During this process, we talked to many North Dakotans who have a deep passion for rural North Dakota and its family farms and ranches. And we heard from out-ofstate residents, who said time and again, “You don’t want corporate farming here in North Dakota like we have in our state. Good luck.”

While some people see the change to our Corporate Farming Law as the only real solution for developing animal agriculture in North Dakota, the vast majority of citizens do not share that opinion. They not only see our

family farmers and ranchers as the backbone of North Dakota, they see in them what this state is all about: hard work, a secure food chain, and ingenuity.

Changing our business model of agriculture, from family farms and ranches to corporate farms, will not increase milk prices or offset the cost of production. Those realities need to be addressed through other means and opportunities at our disposal in North Dakota. Corporate farming is not the answer.

Thank you to the volunteers and the thousands of people of North Dakota that signed our petition.

You validated what we’ve known all along and what our polling indicated: North Dakotans believe farming in our state is best left in the hands of family farmers and ranchers, not corporations.

With your continued help, we will have success at the ballot box in June 2016. s

James Kerzman passes away

North Dakota Farmers Union board member James Kerzman, 68, passed away tragically at his farm on Saturday, June 20.

Kerzman was elected District 4 Director in November 2011. He was very active in Farmers Union at the local, county and state levels. He served on the Hettinger County Farmers Union board of directors, and was president a number of years. Kerzman also served as chairman of the Slope Electric board of directors. He was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 1991 and served through 2011 (20 years).

He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. James farmed and ranched with his wife, Jill, and his brother on the family farm, northeast of Mott. s

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