Union Farmer June 2014

Mission Statement: North Dakota Farmers Union, guided by the principles of cooperation, legislation and education, is an organization committed to the prosperity of family farms, ranches and rural communities.

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Photo courtesy of Dale Enerson, NDFU

In this issue

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Insurance agents recognized at state meeting

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Children learn to be safe on the farm

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Head to the South Pacific with NDFU

23. A message from the NDFU president

June 2014 • Volume 61 • Number 6

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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: 34,671 • 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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Railcars traded at a premium

BY DANE BRAUN, NDFU

Moving agriculture commodities to the marketplace has been difficult for elevators this crop year with the delays in the rail system.

A combination of cold weather and increased rail traffic of coal, oil and containers has slowed the movement of agriculture commodities.

Because of the rail delays, railcars have been actively traded at a premium in the Secondary Railcar Market as shippers hope to receive railcars in a more timely fashion. The secondary market is where shippers trade the rights to guaranteed delivery of railcars for a certain time period. These rights were purchased in the Primary

Railcar Market from the railroad (BNSF in this case).

The price railcars are traded in the secondary market is one indicator of the railroad’s health.

Historically, the price is near zero or even negative when the shipper who has the rights to the railcars pays another shipper to take those rights from them. These prices tend to increase at harvest time between August and December.

This year, prices initially followed that trend, increasing in August, but never stopped increasing until recently; April to be exact. Prices are still high today.

“What is high?” Prices in the secondary market on average hover around a negative $200 to a

positive $200 per railcar with some as high as $800. This year, prices climbed to an average of $2,689 per railcar in April and the highest single price bid peaked at $5,875 in March.

To put $5,875 per railcar in perspective, that equates to $1.58 per bushel of soybeans or wheat assuming a high capacity railcar (223,400 lbs. of grain). Even looking at the peak average price of $2,689, the cost is around $0.72 per bushel.

As a reminder, these bids are only for the right to guaranteed delivery of railcars for a certain time period and do not include the traditional costs incorporated in the rail rate and fuel surcharge. s

Shuttle Bids in BNSF Secondary Market June 2012 – September 2014

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Data Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service!

Price per bushel assumes 60 lbs./bu. and 223,4000 lbs. railcars!

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Agents honored for performance and years of service at meeting Farmers Union Insurance agents from across North Dakota met May 13-16 in Jamestown for their annual state-wide meeting.

Agents were also recognized for years of service and top performances.

Brach Johnson, Tim Johnson and Jed Geer of Bismarck were named Two Million Dollar Producers and received clocks to recognize this milestone achievement. One Million Dollar Producers were presented with rings and included Bob Waslein and Scott Cramer of Casselton, Jerry Essler of Kenmare and David Bergeman of Forman.

Other awards included: “Rookie of the Year” was presented to Chris Arnston of Maddock.

“Risk Specialist of the Year” was Tyler Stratton of Minot.

“The Most Profitable Agency” went to Ron Hamers of Stanley.

“Financial Products Agent of the Year” – This award was given to Jeff Andersen of Jamestown.

“Crop Insurance Agency of the Year” was awarded to Armen Hanson and Kim Zinke, Devils Lake.

“District of the Year” – District I won top honors in the state under Mike Rene.

“Agency of the Year” – Lance Gulleson of Lisbon earned this award to recognize his hard work and well rounded sales for 2013.

Years of service awards included: 40 years – Bob Waslien 25 years – Daryl Kudma, Dennis Anderson and Ron Nelson 20 years – Jeff Kruger, Marshall Maxwell and Brian Nieuwenhuis 15 years – Brad Greff, Terry Lockrem, Ron Hamers and Doug Arnston 10 years – Jeff Andersen and Josh Ressler 5 years – Jamie Ressler, Jason Walswick and Blaine Moberg

Mark Anderson, general manager of Farmers Union Insurance, awarded clocks to three agents who were two million dollar producers. Pictured from left: Jed Geer, Brach Johnson, Mark Anderson and Tim Johnson.

One million dollar producers were presented with rings including top left, Dave Bergeman; top right, Scott Cramer; bottom left, Jerry Essler; and bottom right, Bob Waslein.

“Risk Specialist of the Year,” Tyler Stratton, was presented with a plaque.

From left, Brad Nold, insurance operations manager, Stratton and Mark Anderson, FUI general manager.

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Chris Arnston (on left) accepted a plaque for “Rookie of the Year” from general manager Mark Anderson.

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Ron Hamers Stanley • 15 years “Most Profitable Agency”

Jeff Andersen Jamestown • 10 years “Financial Products Agent of the Year”

Lance Gulleson Lisbon “Agency of the Year”

Bob Waslien Casselton 40 years

Kim Zinke Armen Hanson Devils Lake Devils Lake “Crop Insurance Agency of the Year”

Daryl Kudrna Dickinson 25 years

Jeff Kruger Fargo 20 years

Marshall Maxwell Turtle Lake 20 years

Brad Nieuwenhuis Garrison 20 years

Terry Lockrem Minot 15 years

Josh Ressler Mandan 10 years

Blaine Moberg Rolla 5 years

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Dennis Anderson Watford City 25 years

Brad Greff Mott 15 years

Jamie Ressler Mandan 5 years

Mike Rene Dist. 1 Mgr. “District of the Year”

Ron Nelson Lakota 25 years

Doug Arnston Maddock 15 years

Jason Walswick Finley 5 years

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GUEST COLUMN

No need for constitutional amendment

BY BOB KUYLEN, NDFU VICE PRESIDENT

Last year, the Outdoor Heritage Fund was approved by the Legislature to allow for up to $30 million per biennium to be diverted from oil tax revenue for conservation projects like habitat, public access, hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation in the state. The State Industrial Commission, comprised of the governor, attorney general and agriculture commissioner, is the governing authority over this fund. In addition, the governor appointed a 12-member advisory board to evaluate project proposals and make recommendations to the commission.

Representing North Dakota Farmers Union, I was selected to serve on this board and I have been very impressed with how it is working so far.

During the last round of funding, 17 out of the 26 projects submitted were approved, totaling $2.5 million just this spring. Conservation is being well funded now so it’s unclear to me why there’s a push for a new constitutional amendment to allow for even more dollars to be diverted to conservation. Anything outdoors and dealing with conservation is currently being funded. Even the governor has indicated that bigger projects would be considered for additional funding if the need arose. This process is working!

A couple of my favorite projects have been the Grand Forks Greenway and the statewide tree program. The Grand Forks Greenway is a trail system along the Red River. They did not have downtown access to the river and received $75,000 from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. When completed, a local nonprofit will rent out paddle boats and kayaks for river recreation. The statewide tree program is administered through the North Dakota Soil Conservation Districts. Landowners that do not have access to EQIP funds or when EQIP funds run out can get a 60/40 match on trees, to encourage tree planting with weed barrier for shelter belts.

Some of the conservation groups want their operation expenses and staffing costs to be funded by these dollars. Some of the proposals were for things already being funded by outside sources.

However, that was not the intent of the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Qualifying grants are those that meet the following requirements: • Provide access to private and public lands for sportsmen, including projects that create fish and wildlife habitat plus provide access for sportsmen.

• Improve, maintain, and restore water quality, soil conditions, plant diversity, animal systems; and to support other practices of stewardship to enhance farming and ranching.

• Develop, enhance, conserve, and restore wildlife and fish habitat on private and public lands.

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• Conserve natural areas for recreation through the establishment and development of parks and other recreation areas.

The fund cannot fund litigation; lobbying activities; any activity that would interfere, disrupt, or prevent activities associated with surface coal mining operations; sand, gravel, or scoria extraction activities; oil and gas operations; or other energy facility or infrastructure development. It is not allowed to use funds for acquisition of land or to encumber any land for a term longer than 20 years; and no funding for projects outside North Dakota or projects that are beyond the scope of the legislation.

During the first meeting, Governor Dalrymple said he was encouraged to see that one of the board’s first decisions was to establish a very open process in terms of who could apply for a grant, how much they could apply for, and what types of projects they could propose. Why not continue down this avenue and re-evaluate it at the end of the biennium before jumping into a campaign to alter the state’s constitution?

We need to work together and be reasonable.

Conservation makes sense in North Dakota and we all want to support projects that will continue to enhance our state but we need to do it the right way. We don’t need a constitutional amendment that enforces this. We have a system in place – just let it work. s

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National speakers to headline fall conference on Sept. 17-18

The 3rd annual WILD (Women in Leadership Development) Conference slated for Sept. 17-18 at the NDFU Conference Center will feature nationally known speakers Taniya Nayak and Julie Powell.

The conference theme is “It’s a Flippin’ Good Life.” Nayak is the host of HGTV’s “House Hunters on Vacation,” while Powell is the author of the bestselling book and movie, Julie & Julia.

“Our goal with this year’s conference is to focus on the inner and outer core of women,” said Chelsey Thronson, NDFU staff member and conference leader.

Oftentimes, before women can think about taking on leadership positions in their community, Thronson said they need to feel confident about themselves and “that all is right at home. We hope this conference will provide the inspiration that women need to make a flip in their lives for the good.”

The conference starts on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. with a Ladies’ Night celebration.

Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served prior to a Dress for Success presentation and fashion show. Models for the show will be chosen at random from the first 150 women to register. Three women will receive a free personal makeover from the Layered salon in Jamestown prior to the fashion show reveal.

For the Ladies’ Night event, women are also encouraged to bring a gently-used business clothing item to donate to a Dress for Success clothing drive that will benefit disadvantaged women.

The conference resumes on Thursday morning at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast. At 9 a.m., Nayak will share room design tips.

She is one of the nation’s foremost interior designers and a regular contributor to the Rachael Ray Show. Three lucky conference participants will be chosen from the first 150 registered to receive

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Taniya Nayak

individualized Nayak design “flip” ideas for a room in their home.

Lunch will feature a recipe from Julia Child’s cookbook, after which Powell will take center stage in a free-flowing interview format led

by KQDJ station manager Tanea Clocksene. Powell cooked all 524 recipes of Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking in a year and then blogged about it. From that experiment came her bestselling book in which she recounts her efforts to master Child’s lessons as well as find inspiration in her idol’s persistence and philosophical outlook on life.

Participants will have an opportunity to interact with Powell and her books will be available for purchase.

The conference wraps up with life coach Cari Rauch of Fargo, who will share special life tips and advice. Throughout the conference,

Julie Powell

vendor booths that cater to women’s interests will be set up.

Cost of the conference is just $99. To register, go to www.ndfu. org/wild.

Be sure to reserve your room now at the Quality Inn & Suites or Hampton Inn & Suites in Jamestown. Ask for the WILD room rate. Because parking is limited, a free shuttle will operate from both hotels to and from the NDFU Conference Center. A shuttle schedule will be posted on NDFU’s WILD website page a week prior to the conference.

For more information about the conference or interest in participating as a sponsor, contact Jennifer Sundeen at 1-800-3668331 ext. 107 or jsundeen@ndfu. org. Follow on Twitter #WILD14 or on Facebook/NDFUWild. s

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Success with Sunbutter

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BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

It may taste like peanut butter but Sunbutter® is a healthy alternative made from roasted sunflower seeds.

It is completely peanut-free, tree-nut free, gluten-free, and it’s made in Fargo.

According to the Vice President of Marketing Dan Hofland, Sunbutter® is an excellent choice for people with peanut allergies and is available in a number of varieties, “You can find it in all the major grocery chains, health food stores and in school lunch programs across the country. You can use it as an ingredient in baking, too.”

Hofland credits parents with some of the Sunbutter® success. “The peanut allergy moms are absolutely passionate about Sunbutter® and these moms will move heaven and earth to get it. We even had one mom that helped us get it into the Target stores.”

One of the big advantages of the product is how it’s made and processed. Hofland explained that they can guarantee that Sunbutter® is peanut-free because it’s made and shipped on location. Red River Commodities manufactures Sunbutter® – the largest customer for sunflower kernels.They buy sunflowers directly from local farmers in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota.

“Producers bring the seed to the Fargo facility and before it leaves our campus, it is in the jar. We have control over the whole process. We know who is growing our products and where the seed comes from,” Hofland said.

Red River Commodities needs about 30,000 acres of sunflowers to meet demand. The company processes about 2,000 jars per hour and sells over six million jars of Sunbutter® each year.

It all began in the late 1990s. In cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Services, Red River Commodities began a two year project to develop a substitute for peanut butter made from sunflower

Dan and Barb Hofland are proud to put gift baskets together to help promote Sunbutter® products.

seeds. During this time period, Red River Commodities invested in new hybrids, specialized production areas and created a peanut and tree nut-free environment at the company. In 2002, Sunbutter® was introduced to the world with the help of a Pride of Dakota show in Grand Forks.

Hofland elaborated, “At that Pride of Dakota tasting event, we found out that Sunbutter® could be a retail product. Roger Johnson was instrumental in getting us started. Before he was the National Farmers Union president, he was the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, and he worked with us.”

Success continued when Sunbutter® was approved as a commodity from USDA and the product got into the national school lunch programs. They also continued to diversify.

Sunbutter® is not only a retail product but is also sold as an ingredient for items like energy bars, salad dressings, ice cream and dog food.

Hofland concluded, “Our success is really built on consumers and we’ll continue to grow and give them products Sunbutter® has many different products to choose from including creamy, natural, they want.” s natural crunch, organic, no-stir and a no sugar added line.

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Donation made to Burdick Center North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) and Farmers Union Insurances have contributed $60,000 to the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives at North Dakota State University to expand its mission of education. Of that amount, $50,000 will be directed to the endowment and $10,000 will be used for operations.

According to NDFU President Mark Watne, the donation supports the mission of the Burdick Center. “Our financial support will strengthen the curriculum taught at NDSU and further the development of curriculum for high schools to help build the cooperative system in the state. It is crucial that we continue to teach the co-op business model to the next generation.”

Greg McKee, the Center’s director, said, “The partnership between North Dakota Farmers Union and the Burdick Center has been strong since the Center’s beginning. This donation will allow us to continue the Center’s expansion of education and research about North Dakota cooperatives and to prepare the next generation of co-op leaders.”

The Center promotes education to college-age students and high schools, and to the general public through electronic and social media sources. It also conducts

research that cooperatives can use to strengthen their operation and service to members.

NDFU works with affiliated cooperatives throughout the state as well. The organization provides services to start and sustain cooperatives. It also operates one of the largest camping programs for youth in the state that specifically focuses on co-op education.

“NDFU is an excellent resource for cooperatives for education training and leadership development,” added Watne. “People of all ages need to develop a better understanding of how cooperatives work and why they are so important to North Dakota.”

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

A Look Back at Camp FROM GLADYS TALBOTT EDWARDS’ 1941 FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE COLUMN:

Moment in Time

New in the possession of the State Junior Department is a set of folk dance costumes.

The big flowing skirts, colorful bodices and gay caps for the girls, and wide flashy sashes for the boys, will lend a special flavor to future folk dance demonstrations. People who can play together are more capable of working together.

This statement is often made and it does reveal much truth. In every country that has made outstanding progress in the cooperative movement, there can be found a long history of cooperative action in recreation. The singing games and folk dances that have been passed down from generation to generation are conducive to a friendly group spirit. The Farmers Union recognizes this and is anxious that local Farmers Union groups relearn the folk games and songs that have such a gay and colorful past. s

Editor’s Note: In the coming months, the Union Farmer will feature historical events and collective wisdom that have been uncovered through the efforts of National Farmers Union Historian Tom Giessel of Larned, Kan. Tom has spent countless hours researching Farmers Union history. Without his efforts, the events, speeches and prose that inspired members and shaped our organization would be lost.

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Everett Holtz: Life lessons from a diesel mechanic

BY PAM MUSLAND, NDFU

Everett Holtz of Fargo will be 90 years old this month. In a life spanning almost a century, he has been to war, seen products and trends come and go, and witnessed technological advancements he never dreamed of as a boy.

Some of the most impressive advancements, for him, revolve around the diesel engine and alternative fuel sources. Holtz spent 20 years teaching diesel mechanics at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, beginning in 1966.

“Fuel impacts a motor,” he says, envisioning the inner workings of an engine. “Fuel is oily and wears on an engine. If people change oil filters and are religious about changing oil, the inside of the engine will be quite clean. Servicing regularly impacts the life of the motor.”

It is that very thing, the life of the motor, which has been Holtz’s life story.

After serving two years in the motor pool on the island of Saipan during World War II, he returned home to southern Minnesota and completed a condensed college course in farm mechanics. He eventually went into business for himself in Clinton, Minn., as sole proprietor of Clinton Tractor Service, which was housed in an International Harvester dealership.

With just one employee, he operated the business for 19 years, until a freak truck accident prevented him from ever lifting anything heavy again. He was sidelined for more than two years, recuperating at home with his wife Lucille and three children.

But that soon changed when a commencement speaker from NDSCS spoke at the town’s high school graduation ceremony.

Afterward, Everett approached him about possible employment at NDSCS in their diesel mechanics program. He went for an interview and was offered a contract the next day.

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“It was supposed to have happened,” believes Holtz of his destiny. He was one of 10 instructors hired, nine of whom had owned their own mechanics shop.

“It was scary at first. But my boss said, ‘I can teach a diesel mechanic how to be a teacher, but not the other way around.’”

For two decades, Holtz worked hard to give students a good foundation in diesel mechanics.

His biggest thrill was to “watch the students improve.”

With a very limited budget, instructors would purchase one or two old trucks a year to use in the classroom. “We would throw the adjustments off” and the students would have to “make a report of what they found and correct it,” he explains.

As the Diesel Club advisor, Holtz and another instructor also took students once a year on a three-day trip to Chicago on the Greyhound bus. “I thought if students saw the construction of diesel engines, it would mean more to them,” he says. So they toured tractor plants – International Harvester, Case, and John Deere.

“To me, the most important part was the foundry. Taking scrap iron, melting it down, pouring it into molds to make heads…sparks fly out, and you see the tractor drive out at the other end.”

There is passion in Everett Holtz’s voice when he talks about engines and vehicles. He is impressed with the ability of today’s flex fuel vehicles to use E85 to E10 blends.

“Gasohol [ethanol] is a wonderful fuel. It increases the price of corn for farmers, who have taken

a beating on crop prices for years. I don’t think it’s justified, the complaints about ethanol,” he states. “Companies have tested it on engines. Think what we save.

The air; keeps the environment so much cleaner. We are not so dependent on foreign oil. And it’s good fuel, so why not use it? It’s self supporting to raise our own fuel.”

Holtz taught courses on propane carburetion, as well. While propane is not a renewable energy, he said the high-octane fuel burns very clean and extends engine life.

“We’ve converted pickups and trucks that are getting 300,000 miles and still sold at auction,” he says. “I don’t understand why more of it is not used. As a rule (with the exception of this winter’s shortage), it’s cheaper than gasoline. And with propane, you can step on the accelerator pedal; there’s no lag.”

“Everything is electronic, today. Diagnostic equipment isn’t a bad thing. It’s just so costly,” he continues to reflect. “A diesel motor will last longer than a gasoline engine, but it costs more. People aren’t saving on diesel vehicles.

Fuel is so high, 50¢ more a gallon.

It will never pay for itself in fuel savings. I’m from the old school; kind of scotch.”

Wisdom gathers every second Tuesday of the month when Holtz meets with other NDSCS retired diesel mechanic instructors. “We talk about everything,” he says of their brotherhood. They are all bound by past nicks and scrapes, grease and oil, and the revving of repaired engines. Their focus is on the future… and the lessons they know to be true. s

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AROUND STATE Lisa Brekhus, Renville County president, presented a $500 check to Chuck Leet of the Kenmare Fire Department as part of the Community Stewards grant program.

NDFU Summer Staff is gearing up for a busy, fun-filled camping season. They attended a get-acquainted weekend at the Farmers Union state office to plan the camp program.

A clock was presented to Sherm Sylling with the North Dakota High School Activities Association to recognize his years of service. He is retiring this summer and was instrumental in establishing the partnership between NDHSAA and Farmers Union Insurance.

7th and 8th graders were entertained at a lock-in at the Farmers Union state office March 29-30 with bowling, games, movies and a dance.

Bowman County FFA members performed a farm safety presentation puppet show for local third graders.

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On March 11, 1944, it was announced that North Dakota Farmers Union was forming their own insurance company. In honor of FUMIC’s 70th anniversary, cake and ice cream was served to FUI and NDFU employees.

The Bowman County FFA banquet was held April 11 with Farmers Union Insurance agent Shaun Sipma as a guest speaker.

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“Getting Wild in the Woods” night Towner County hosted a special event on March 17 that will not soon be forgotten by those in attendance. The Ladies Ag Night event was dubbed “Getting Wild in the Woods” and brought many women together who have the common goal to keep agriculture alive and thriving.

The night was sponsored by the Towner County Soil Conservation District and Farm Service Agency along with many others including local Farmers Union Insurance agent, Cyndi Farbo. The event was coordinated

by Carie Moore, NRCS District Manager and Farmers Union member.

Moore said, “Ladies Ag is important to me because women are usually behind the scenes and I want a chance for them to be recognized for doing their part to keep rural America strong! They all have different connections to agriculture but their time and efforts can be related to by each other!”

Featured speaker Katie Dilse left the audience with a special message about taking care of each other. “Like all the equipment on our operations, we too need regular maintenance. Otherwise repairs and breakdowns will occur.”

Dilse shared stories about working with her husband on the farm and encouraged each person to laugh. “We should laugh at ourselves because somewhere, someone is sharing our very same experiences,” she added.

“I chose Katie as our speaker after hearing her at another Ladies Ag Night and after talking to her, we learned we had other connections. I knew she would be well received by the women in this area.” Moore said. Dilse is from rural Slope County and a member of Renee Rongen’s speaking team.

A “glamping” theme (glamour camping) was evident throughout the evening from the meal and place settings to the decorations and desserts. Many baskets, raffle items and gifts were also taken home. s 12

Carie Moore, on left, smiles with featured speaker Katie Dilse. Below: Ladies enjoyed the festive tables, keynote address and excellent meal during the special ag night.

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Thanks to LaMoure County Farmers Union Junk in the Trunk, a fundraiser for LaMoure County Relay for Life, doubled its goal and netted more than $4,000 for the American Cancer Society this year. LaMoure County Farmers Union donated money to cover the cost of food.

About 50 organizers, volunteers and attendants attended the April 26 event, which was held at the Field Restaurant & Lounge in Adrian. The ladies-only evening included a wine bar, appetizers and dessert as well as a live auction and silent auction. Kelly Klein, of Klein Auction & Clerking Service,

donated his time for the live auction, which included vintage and handmade “junk” from Wildflowers Inc. of LaMoure. Owned and operated by mother-daughter pair Tesa Klein, LaMoure, and Pat Rode, Adrian, Wildflowers is known regionally for its up-cycled furniture, crafts, decorations and attire.

“We are grateful to all who helped out. In addition to the people who purchased tickets, area residents and businesses donated cash, used furniture and silent auction baskets as well,” said Mariah McKenney, one of the Junk

in the Trunk organizers.

The high ticket item – an upcycled high top table and four chairs donated by Grant and Courtney Greenlund, Adrian – sold for $260.

“We can’t believe it,” Rode said.

“Our goal was $2,000 and we doubled it. We weren’t sure if we were going to make this an annual thing, but now I think we’d better!”

LaMoure County’s Relay for Life is set for June 6 at LaMoure Public School. For more information, visit the LaMoure County Relay for Life Facebook page. s

Ramsey County Ag Night set

Ramsey County Women’s Ag Night will be held on Tuesday, July 29, from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Memorial Building in Devils Lake.

Susie O from Missouri will deliver a motivational message and over $2,000 will be awarded in scholarships.

Described as the “Erma Bombeck of Agriculture,” Susie O entertains audiences across the country with her wit and wisdom.

Susie’s unique perspective and gift of storytelling causes people to laugh at life and learn at the same time.

Using her experience as a farm wife, mother and preacher’s kid, Susie brings her unique sense of humor to regular everyday experiences and sends her audience home with a lighter, more positive outlook on life.

A designer purse and basket raffle will be held during the event as a way to raise money for the scholarship for women program.

A social begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m. and the purse auction and raffle to follow.

Tickets are on sale now for $20 and Ramsey County Farmers Union members will receive $10 cash back at the door. Limited tickets sold. s

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Ag Safety Day in Sargent County Sargent County Farmers Union helped sponsor an Agriculture Safety Day for fifth and sixth grade students in the county on May 1.

More than 100 kids attended the annual event coordinated through the Sargent County Extension Office and the district health unit.

It also qualified as a Community Stewards event through Farmers Union so a $500 donation was presented. The day was part of a national campaign to educate children on a variety of agriculture and home safety sessions with lots of hands on activities. Kids learned about first aid, lawn equipment safety, sun, weather, ATV and farm safety tips. Meteorologist Hutch Johnson was the featured speaker. s

Sargent County Farmers Union Board members were on hand to help with the Safety Day event. Pictured from left to right: Colleen and Colin Sundquist, Extension agent Melissa Blawat, Ronda Throener and Roger Zetocha.

Participants took a quiz to test their knowledge.

Students learned how to operate an extinguisher and put out a flame.

Different stations were set up to teach a variety of safety tips.

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Summertime

Means It’s Tiki Time!

BY FOUNDING FARMERS RESTAURANT

Nothing says “summer” like the fruity, flavorful fun of a tiki-inspired cocktail. Dating back to the 1930s, these timeless, South Pacific/ Polynesian cocktail classics (like the Mai Tai, Scorpion, Hurricane, Beachcomber, Rum Runner and Swizzle) are the perfect addition to your summer beverage menu.

At Farmers Fishers Bakers, led

by Bar & Beverage Director Jon Arroyo, our award-winning team of mixologists has created an amazing cocktail menu aptly named “Tiki Redux,” as it blends innovative, house-made ingredients while paying homage to classic tiki drinks and inspiration behind them.

What makes tiki so great?

Two things: versatility and the fun garnishes and decorative accents!

Versatility, because adults can enjoy the easy drinking of tiki rum-based cocktails, while kids can enjoy family friendly versions made with just fresh fruit juices; and families will love the fun, tiki inspired accessories and accents such as fancy bowls, character mugs, and colorful umbrellas and straws!

So, how do you incorporate tiki into your summertime fun? Here are some of Jon’s tiki essentials:

The first ingredient: good, quality rum (as rum is the main ingredient for classifying a cocktail as tiki-centric).

The next key ingredient: fresh juice. Create a tiki-inspired, kidfriendly concoction (sans the rum) by combining the bright flavors of freshly squeezed juice, such as lemon, lime, grapefruit, pineapple, papaya, mango, orange, or any other favorites – as long as they’re freshly squeezed.

The final layer: complete a tiki cocktail with a final layer of flavor by adding a hint of nutmeg and/or a mix of flavored syrups such as

cinnamon syrup, sweet falernum, almond orgeat, honey, ginger, and grenadine. Available in your spirits shop or fancy food emporium.

Lastly, tiki is all about the garnishes and accents! Choose large ceramic scorpion or volcano bowls, tiki character ceramic mugs, colorful drink umbrellas, and creatively fun garnishes (cherries, swizzle sticks), and then complete the party with tiki torches, a bamboo bar, thatched umbrellas, and Polynesian style clothing. Enjoy! s

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Family Farming and Rural America

The United Nations has declared 2014 International Year of Family Farming and National Farmers Union is celebrating! Family farmers around the world need vibrant communities to call home. Living in a rural area brings unique opportunities and a way of life that is becoming less common both in the United States and elsewhere. Despite some challenges, there are many great reasons and advantages to live and work in rural communities.

According to the 2010 U.S. census, 59.5 million Americans – or 19.3 percent of the total U.S. population – live in rural areas. This compares to a worldwide rural population that constitutes 47.5 percent of people.

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The definition of the word “rural” varies widely between individual government agencies, researchers, and statisticians.

“Rural” is generally considered to be “all that is not urban,” although that does not specifically answer what constitutes an urban area.

Half of U.S. rural residents live in counties that are considered metropolitan.

Beyond health and education, rural areas typically have less access to important services.

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Even though nearly all urban Americans could have access

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to broadband in their homes, 11 percent of rural residents live in areas where broadband access at any significant speed is unavailable. In many other areas, connectivity is cost-prohibitive.

Twenty percent of rural U.S. counties are considered to be food deserts, where consumers must drive more than 10 miles to the nearest grocery store.

The crime rate in rural America is on the rise, a likely result of higher-value farm equipment and commodities, a more isolated culture, and reduced enforcement services.

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STB Makes Progress on Rail Service Issues

In April, NFU President Roger Johnson testified before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) on service problems in the U.S. rail network. After the hearing, the STB announced it would take action on the timeliest of the issues discussed: ensuring fertilizer availability as farmers begin planting season. NFU is currently preparing to file a petition with the STB requesting it take the same action on grain shipments as it did on fertilizer.

The STB’s Rail Customer and Public Assistance Program also held meetings to further discuss rail service problems. Farmers Union leaders were present at these meetings to ensure STB officials understand the urgency of the fertilizer shipment issue, and the costs that family farmers bear when grain shipments are delayed and elevators pass on the penalties they receive.

Johnson Defends COOL and Opposes Beef from Brazil On April 30, NFU President Roger Johnson testified before the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development and Credit on the state of the livestock industry.

Johnson’s testimony focused on a number of timely issues that are important to family farmers and ranchers, including defending the Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) law and implementing common-sense provisions to prohibit deceptive or fraudulent buying practices by processors. It also debunked the myth that the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) adversely affects the livestock industry and causes high food prices.

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demonstrated support for COOL by defeating an effort to undermine it in the 2014 Farm Bill. This hearing simply presented a prime opportunity for vocal opposition that doesn’t truly reflect the attitudes of Congress, or the public, toward the law.

Johnson also stated NFU’s opposition to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal to relax restrictions on imports of animal products from a region of Brazil. Not only does Brazil have a long history of foot and mouth disease outbreaks among livestock, which would be devastating if transferred to the U.S. herd, but recently bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was confirmed in Mato Grosso, a state in the region of Brazil from which USDA proposes to allow imports of animal products.

Senate Tax Bill Proceeds

The Senate has begun consideration of S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, which would extend more than 50 expired and expiring tax provisions. The bill passed out of the Senate Finance Committee in April. The Senate voted to begin floor consideration, but defeated an attempt to end debate and move toward votes on amendments and final passage because of disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on which amendments should be allowed.

Meanwhile, the House has been pursuing a different strategy. Rather than passing comprehensive tax extending legislation, the House Ways and Means Committee will consider extenders in groups and will vote on making them permanent rather than extending them for two years, as in the Senate.

Administration Releases National Climate Assessment

On May 6, the Obama administration released its third National Climate Assessment, providing information on climate change impacts on all major regions of the United States and critical sectors of the economy, including agriculture.

According to the report, climate disruptions to agricultural production have increased in the past 40 years and are projected to increase over the next 25 years. By mid-century and beyond, these impacts will be increasingly negative on most crops and livestock. Many agricultural regions will experience declines in crop and livestock production from increased stress due to weeds, diseases, insect pests and other climate change-induced stresses, like the rising incidence of extremes in precipitation and weather.

The report stresses that, although climate change effects on agriculture will have consequences for food security, both in the United States and globally, adaptation measures can help delay and reduce some of these impacts.

After the release of the report, NFU President Roger Johnson urged the administration to heed its own advice and take action to mitigate the effects of climate change by rejecting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) misguided proposal to reduce the biofuel production targets under the RFS. The RFS is currently our country’s most important strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. The EPA’s proposal will not only adversely impact commodity prices and rural employment, but will also move our country further from achieving our climate change mitigation goals. s 17

South Pacific Wonders

Book now to travel with NDFU in 2015 Book now to explore Australia with North Dakota Farmers Union Feb. 10-24, 2015, hosted by Jeff and Maria Willer.

The 15-day trip will include round trip airfare, 20 meals and a full itinerary. Get all the details by calling Susanne Wojick at Jamestown Travel, 701-251-2222.

Here’s just a few of the highlights that are planned for each day: Day 1-2: Begin traveling.

Day 3: Tour the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns.

Day 4: Visit the Aboriginal Cultural Center and a crocodile farm. Go through rainforests, see koala bears and wallabies. The cultural center has five theatres, a museum, art gallery and a traditional Aboriginal camp. Guests can interact with Tjapukai people.

Day 5: Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride to the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel and watch fish and sea turtles.

Day 6: Fly to Sydney and have free time.

Day 7: Tour the city and see the Sydney Opera House. Learn how raw opals are transformed from the mine shafts to beautiful works of art at the National Opal Centre.

Day 8: Dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour.

Day 9: Leave Australia behind and fly to Christchurch, New Zealand.

Day 10: Visit a Canterbury farm yard and Mount Cook region. Mount Cook is the most famous national park with jagged contours and nearly vertical slopes.

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Day 11: View massive glaciers and depart for Queenstown. Stop at a local fruit stand.

Day 12: Shop, ride on the Shotover River or join a tour through the countryside and mountains.

Day 13: Travel through ancient beech forest and see the Milford Sound fjord.

Day 14: See a turn-of-thecentury gold rush settlement and explore a winery. Take a gondola ride.

Day 15: Tour ends.

Travelers also have the option to extend the vacation with an extra four day excursion to Fiji.

Book now and save $500 per person. This tour requires average physical activity. Travelers should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets. s

NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION

2015 Excursion Tours!

Southern Florida Tour January 4-21, 2015

A tour combining the best of land and sea. 4 days in the Miami and Key West area. 4-day Bahamas Cruise with an oceanview cabin, and 2 days in the Tampa Bay area.

South Pacific Wonders February 10-24, 2015

7 days to explore Australia. See the coral reefs, sea life, koalas & more.

Fly to New Zealand for 7 more days to see the spectacular countryside, glaciers, & fjords. Optional 4-days 3night Fiji Post Tour Extension.

Passport required on these tours.

Go to www.ndfu.org for details or call 800-366-8331 ext 108, Susan or ext 111, Jeff

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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 Deadline is the 15th of every month. Contact us to repeat your ad. Limit of 175 words.

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

4”x16’ grain auger, elect. motor; calf creep feeder; Hesston swather, canvas 44”x128” (new); 4 spd. Ford trans., good; 12 volt generator; Power steering pump; 3 round bale feeders; older farm tractor, 4 whl.; 70 Oliver head; 7’x20’ feeder for hay. 794-3477, Chris Halwagnor, Center.

FOR SALE John Deere grain press drill, Model LLA62095, 12’ wide, 6” spacing and fert. attach., excellent shape, shedded; Fargo weed sprayer, 30’. 539-2128, Robert Tangsrud, McGregor.

FOR SALE 7 insulated quonset door panels, 24 wide by 18” high, very good condition. 4653019 or 465-3553, Leona Jans, Denhoff.

FOR SALE Case 12’ field cultivator w/ext. to 19’, heavy duty, good shape, $500 obo, cash.

843-7849, Jerry Maier, New Salem.

FOR SALE 2 – IH 12’, 6200 press drills, dry fert., steel press wheels, reconditioned, have drive over transport, will split, can deliver; 2 - 7’ IH 620 press drills w/grass seeders; parts for IH press drills, anything you should need, can ship parts. 400-5742, Jerry Miller, Mandan.

FOR SALE 2 – old JD 5 bottom plows. 830-0598, Matthew Mathern, Edgeley.

FOR SALE Calf box to haul 3-4 baby calves, 4’x4’x4’, fits in pickup box, glued, screwed and painted, stored inside, $100. 693-2306, Steve Vetter, Harvey.

FOR SALE JD 7721 pull type combine with JD belt pickup; 1 - 25’ 1600 chisel plow w/2 bar harrow, walking tandems under wings, good condition; 30’ 1610 JD chisel plow, 3 bar Harmon harrow, walking tandems under wings, good condition. 962-3419 No Saturday calls, Ken Rodacker, Chaseley.

FOR SALE 2003 567 John Deere baler with megan tooth pickup, good belts, stored inside,, nice shape, $12,000; new inside liners for 5670568 baler will sell w/ or w/o, $800.

883-5702. Neil Ness, Berlin.

FOR SALE 1600 JD 30’ chisel plow, 24 shank w/3 bar harrow, walking tandems on center section, harrow tines have minimal wear, shovels are fair, frame has been welded, $1,900. 400-8812, Eric Soderquist, Wilton.

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FOR SALE Triple tires, wheels, hubs and extensions off JD 8970, 20.8 R42 radial for 110 mm axle, should fit 8960, 8970, 9400, 9520 with 110 mm axle, make offer; 4 Michelin 650/65R42 radial tires, never mounted, $10,500; 2 8820 combines, 1986 & 1987 Titan II combines w/long 20’ auger, DAM, chaff spreader1986 has rear whl. drive and yield monitor available, service records on both available for e-mail; NH 2200 hay head for bi-directional tractor, 16’ auger platform. 341-2937 or bill.ongstad@gmail. com, Bill Ongstad, Harvey.

FOR SALE Hay Hiker 881 bale wagon, carries 8 round bales, like new; New Holland BR780A baler, like new, wide pickup, twine & net wrap; 55 Int. chisel plow with harrow, 16’; 1968 Chevy 1 1/2 truck, duals, good grain box and cattle rack; large heavy duty squeeze chute; 1997 Cadillac Deluxe, 4 dr., 71,000 mi., Bridgestone tires, nice vehicle. 878-4879, Bennie J. Schneider, Richardton.

FOR SALE 28’ - 53’ semi van trailers, some nice southern trailers good for spray trailers; tanks and spray parts; 45’-53’ storage trailers; 36’ new hopper bottom trailer; nice Smithco side dump pup trailer. 474-5780, Richard Rydell, Fairmount.

FOR SALE 2007 Summers Ultimate NT 90’ pull-type sprayer, 1,500 gal. tank, triple nozzle bodies on 20” spacing, 450 Raven controller, 3 boom shutoff with HD touchdown wheels, 14.9 x 46 tires, low acres, like new condition. 840-1382, Dean Carpenter, Nome.

FOR SALE CIH 8500 air drill, 45’, monitors; 12” pto water pump; 6’ steel swath roller; CIH 721 pt. swather; Melroe spray-coupe for parts.

283-5178, Marc Greening, Wales.

FOR SALE 336 JD square baler, Ser. # 011282, w/ Farmhand 8 bale accumulater and 8 bale grab fork, $5,000; 8465A Case hard core round baler, less than 10,000 bales, new in 1995, always shedded, auto tie, bale kicker, 540 pto, $7,000 obo; 8 row Alloway 30” cult.;12 row Alloway 30” cult. with hyd. fold, make offer; 4 - 320x90x46 Goodyear radials, 95% tread on step-up rims to fit JD 38” hubs, used for 90’ pull type sprayer on 8440 JD; new rim to fit 1480 - 2388 combine, $1,500 obo; 2 Verns 150 bu. creep feeders w/flip up panels, $1,800 ea., 60% price of new; 1993 12 row 30” JD Maxi Merge II, front fold, finger planter with dry fert., 250 monitor, 2 sets fert. meters, shedded, 2 pt. model, with corn & sunflower fingers. 350-0238, Edwin Gilderhus, Oberon.

FOR SALE 1974 IHC 3 ton truck, twin screw, 19’ box, plumbed for drill fill, good tires, runs good, $9,000; 2 M Farmalls; 2 H Farmalls; JD 4 bottom plow; 3 bottom IHC plow, 2 bottom JD horse plow; 2 - 1 bottom horse plows; JD 2 row horse corn planter; IHC horse manure spreader on rubber; 1 row potato planter; potato diggers; lots of harness, neckyokes and eveners; IHC 12’ digger wheel lift; 4 elect. welders. 733-2375, Wilfred Kunze, Dazey.

FOR SALE BP 7000 Vemeer hay processor, runs great, excellent condition, $7,500. 8437176, Craig Albers, New Salem.

FOR SALE 37 1/2’ CIH 4500 Vibra Shank cultivator w/3 bar Morris harrow, $2,000; CIH 11188” 800 hinged plow, $6,250; CIH 183 8-30” row crop cultivator, rolling shields, $1,200; Dakon 8-30” row crop cultivator, rolling shields, $500; IH C tractor, wide front, w/L-59 Woods mower, $1,500; Huskee 17 1/2 hp., 42” cut lawnmower, new battery, seviced, $500. 789-0181, David Nygaard, Finley.

FOR SALE Farmhand 4050 hay grinder; Gehl 1500 round baler; DuAl 325 loader w/ grapple. 640-4920, Mark Siemieniewski, Wyndmere.

FOR SALE JD DW 644EZ Serial #520809 Relife payloader, 2,450 hrs, only 400 hrs. on 20.5-25L-2 tires, new 4 cu. yd. bucket & JRB quick attach, like new; 1998 Komatsu PC 220LC excavator, manual thumb, 1.75 cu. (48”) ditch bucket & 60” GP bucket, 7080% under carriage, 32” track: 1994 Etyne tri-axle, 40 ton, 9’ wide Low Boy goose neck trailer; 1988 KWT600, Cat. engine, new wetkit, good tires; 1959 transport, 9’ wide, Low Boy goose neck 20 ton trailer, all new tires; Leon, 3 pt. blade, multi-position, 3 hyd. w/ rear gauge wheel, 10’ wide, like new; 2005 Chevy 2500, 4x4, diesel, crew cab. 9492808 or 250-0883, Larry Petri, Nekoma.

FOR SALE IH 6-16 auto. reset plow, $1,000; 2 - 184x34 tires, tubes on rims, $800; Hardi pickup sprayer, 5 hp. eng., $600; MM flat top fenders w/factory hand holds, will fit 670, M5, 602 tractors, $500. 391-6865, Ron Gessele, Bismarck.

FOR SALE JD 6400 FWA w/640 loader & grapple, new front tires, 5,994 hrs.; Case 1835C Uniloader, diesel, lrg. bucket, 2,822 hrs.; Featherlite 7’x20’ stock trlr., few mi., ties & winter inserts on both sides; Rowse dble. 9 mower, IH heads, less than 1,000 acres cut; Tonutti 9 whl. rake, less than 1,000 acres; single 3 pt. bale fork; 3 round bale feeders; Vermeer 605 Super F round baler; Woods 208, 3 pt. rotary mower; Honda Foreman ES 4 WD ATV; 100 gal. serv. tank w/filter and manual pump; Lincoln AC/DC welder; Inland DA 102 snowblower, 8.5’ wide, 540 pto drive; Danuser 3 pt. post hole auger w/2 augers; single axle homemade flat bed trlr., 6’x10’ w/full width loading ramp; 65 3 brands cattle panels, mostly 12’; Powder River manual squeeze chute; Winco 5300V generator; E-Aire 80 gal., 2 stage, 5 hp., 220V air compressor, air wrenches - 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4” & air drive tools; sheep lambing panels & wooden feed troughs; 2 kerosene/diesel fuel space heaters, JDT150 & Porta Heat 40; tractor chains, 18.4x38; 90 bu. grain tank, unusable running gear; tools and cattle items. All stored inside. 652-5129, Geary McCleery, Pingree.

FOR SALE JD 9350 drills and Vibra chisel; 23’ (3x8’) disk drills w/transports, $1,500; 24’ Vibra chisel, $500; were used as a unit. 5842508, Rodger Schock, Elgin.

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FOR SALE 24’ JD 230 disk, disks like new, Enrossi 14 wheel V-rake, very good cond.; pics. avail.

206-0082, Marcus Fischer, Bowman.

FOR SALE Westfield auger gear box, secondary drive for jump auger w/reverser, $400; garbage compactor for 1 ton truck, 6 yd. garbage compactor; 4 - 30 lb. suitcase wts; 240 bu. feed wagon, 2 hoppers, 2 augers, hyd. drive, with or without heavy trailer; 400 amp Airco welder, 3 ph. electric, welds steel or aluminum, $300 of new tips and cones, rolls wire, on heavy cart, $1,200: 9’ New Holland sickle mower, 3 pt., Model 456, new drive box, 2 new sickles, new U-joints; 4-30# suitcase wghts. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown.

FOR SALE JD 557 baler, mega wide pickup, 3,000 bales, stored inside, like new; Melroe 115 spray-coupe, cab, low eng. hrs. 8734401, Duane Walz, Beulah.

FOR SALE Flexi-Coil packer, 8’ wide, like new, made in Canada; Melroe 903 plow, 6 bottom, 16”, HD w/reset mechanism. 824-2084, Esther Kuehn, Mott.

FOR SALE Swisher 60” cut w/new blade & new ext. set, like new; New Holland 1033 square bale wagon, hauls 105 bales, good cond.; 1938 W30 Int. tractor, free motor, stored inside. 743-4277, Albert Sprenger,Ryder.

FOR SALE 1953 Dodge truck w/box & hoist, very good shape, 1 owner, always shedded; set of 20-28 clamp-on duals w/all hardware, was on 4450 JD tractor, make offer on all. 756-6953, Bruce Johnson, Mohall.

FOR SALE 1979 Ford 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup w/1997 70’ Summers mid-mount sprayer, 500 gal. tank, wind screens, hyd. tip lifts, foam markers, dual nozzle bodies, excellent cond.; 6”x16’ hyd. drill fill. 720-2989, Tim Dufner, Lansford.

FOR SALE 1800 Cockshutt, runs good; Moline tractor, PoLis, bottle gas, needs work, w/ F10 Farmhand; 88 Massey w/loader; WD Allis w/crowsnest loader; Allis Chalmers C: Int. H & F; block & head for 88 Oliver: Huskee sprayer, 16’ booms. 320-5556, Joe Schumacher, Pettibone.

FOR SALE CRP clipper w/ Crary air reel, power steering, diesel engine; 560 IHC diesel, standard power steering, live PTO. & hyd., good tin & good running engine; 2 manure spreaders - 1 Farmhand single spreader & 1 Balzer twine Beeter, both in good working order; spray-coupe 100 for parts, good running motor; 2 front wheel rims & tires for Case in front wheel assist, 16-9-28; Titan 380-90-46 tire, like new; 1.14.9-28 GY on rim wheel & hub power out style; 6x6 army truck, 5th whl. plate & wet kit, power steering, with or w/o snow blade. 460-7600, Curt Hettich, Regan.

FOR SALE 1460 combine w/12’ belt pickup header; 25’ straight header with header trailer; 25’ Crary air reel; 20’ IH chisel plow; 26’ IH chisel plow w/chemical app. 546-4921, Rodney Priebe, McGregor.

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FOR SALE 1979 855 Versatile tractor, 8,759 hrs.; 1959 Ford F600, 2 ton grain truck, engine bad, 13’ wood box; 6 row Sund edible bean pickup on a JD 15’ platform; JD Model H, Series 47, wood box, ground drive, manure spreader; 1958 HD 820 diesel tractor, very good condition, 1,597 hrs., always shedded. 945-2379, Donna Vadnie, Mayville.

FOR SALE 1996 Fontaine drop deck spread axle trailer, 96” wide, 48’ long, 10’ deck, 22.5 tires - 50%, air ride, new tread plate deck, trailer in nice shape, good trlr. to put cradle on to haul sprayer and tanks, $17,000 obo.; 110 gal. fuel tank w/110 Gas Boy fuel pump, new hose & nozzle, new paint, $400 obo; 500 gal. fuel tank & 300 gal. fuel tank w/Fil-Rite pump, hose & nozzle, plumbed together, can be separated, $400 obo; all 3 tanks & pumps in new condition. 833-9012, Trent Johnson, Mohall.

FOR SALE 2 aluminum fuel tanks & hangers, 75 gal. & 100 gal., $250; 110 JD mower, steel seat, fenders, looks like 4010 tractor; mower deck, need some work., $150; 16’ fert. auger, 5” wide, hoses, used only 2 seasons, stored inside, $300; small calf feeder, open on both sides, steel, opens on top, would be great for feeding butcher animal, $200; New Holland stackliner #1000, 56 bale cap., 540 pto., working order, $500; brand new pickup front tow hitch, collapsible, $200. 543-3843, Doug Hannestad, Hatton.

FOR SALE Anhydrous John Blue 21’ applicator w/hyd. shutoff; 335 JD slide-in sprayer for pickup.

256-2538, Kenneth Schill, Hannah.

FOR SALE 2005 New Holland swing tongue, 18’ HS head, 1 season on new guards, sickles have been rebladed twice, excellent shape, shedded, $15,000. 348-3827, Marlyn Staiger, Glen Ullin.

FOR SALE JD 800, 20’ windrower with cab; 12-9” sunflower pans; barn fans, 3 ph. elect. motors, various hp. 650-1774, Gene Doeling, Bordulac.

FOR SALE MDS attachments for tractor loaders, payloaders, skid-steers, telehandlers; Rockbadgers for skid-steer or payloaders.

7’, 8’, 8.5’, 9’, 10’ scoops with skid-steer mounts, Euro-mounts, JD mounts, Case IH mounts, Farmhand mounts, Dual mounts, etc. with grapples to fit or retro-fit; heavyduty 8’ skid-steer manure fork w/ grapple; heavy-duty 10’ skid-steer snow-pusher; heavy-duty MDS 7’ or 8’ rock/brush/scrap bucket with 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 EuroGlobal attachment changer with skid-steer hookup; many other MDS attachments on hand or available; new Koyker 7’ quicktach scoop; new Koyker 545 FWA loader with 8’ scoop & grapple, mounts available; JD 146 and 148 loaders with mounts; large volume 10’ snow scoop to fit 148 & 158 loader; used skid-steer scoops, F-11 &F-10 loaders & loader parts. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.

FOR SALE 6450 Heston hay conditioner w/6655 dual sickle drive, crimper, roof mount air conditioner, hydro drive, elect. ignition, very good cutting machine, in very good condition. 626-1492, Leo Thomas, Velva.

FOR SALE 530 John Deere baler; 7’x20’ Keifer gooseneck stock trailer (w/bull package).

947-2726, Lorren Jordre, Sheyenne.

FOR SALE 1987 Chevy, 1 ton, 4x4, w/Summers midmount sprayer w/foam markers, $5,500, obo, can separate. 263-4549 or 263-7462, Earl Roland, Bottineau.

FOR SALE H-106 Haybuster rockpicker, $5,500; Melroe Gysler 37’ chisel plow with mounted harrow, $1,000; Concord hyd. soil probe, $750; Hesston heavy duty harrow, $500; Melroe 50’ harrow, $500; Concord 40’ air seeder, $8,000; Lark 28’ low rack trailer, $1,500; 1978 Versatile windrower, Model 400, $1,500; 1976 Chevy tandem truck w/21’ Rieten aluminum box, Schu-Lock roll tarp in good cond., $12,000; complete straw spreader for 8820 JD combine, $250; 1957 Dodge gas truck w/hose reels, $1,000; 30’ 3 pt. anhydrous app., $500; 45’ pull-type anhydrous app., $500. 845-3594, Donald Jorissen, Valley City.

WANTED Hay bine, must be in running order, preferably a 14’. 748-2123, Ken Niedermann, Hazen.

WANTED Bucket for Model 250 DuAl loader; B John Deere wide front. 852-1150, Art Oen, Minot.

WANTED IH tractors – 806,1206, 856, 1256, 1456, 1466; John Deere – 5010, 4620, 6030; Minneapolis Moline – 1350, 1355; Olivers; will buy running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

WANTED Grille for International A tractor. 870-0145 or 748-6608, Don Brunmeier, Hazen.

WANTED Steel U posts with holes. 597-3730 or e-mail larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

WANTED 12’ thru 16’ steel truck box with steel floor, must be in good condition, no rust, with or without hoist. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown.

WANTED Case disc for parts, 1 1/2” square shaft, Agrow & Oliver older discs have sq. shaft.

537-5883 or 537-3340, Dale Kuhn, Towner.

WANTED 10’ section 9350 JD drill, must be in good condition; fertilizer doors for 9350 30’ drill.

945-2379, Donna Vadnie, Mayville.

WANTED Set of rear rims for Allis Chalmers WC tractor, 24” size needed, would like factory spoke or dish rims, must be in good cond.

367-5604, Vern Anderson, Fargo.

WANTED 8’ bucket to fit a 740 JD loader. 263-4549 or 263-7462, Earl Roland, Bottineau.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 – 12 volt Parmak electric fencers, $50 ea. cash. 843-7849, Jerry Maier, New Salem.

FOR SALE Bunk bed frame, full size on bottom, top is twin w/side railing, ladder included, $150; full size Murphy bed, $40; 4 dr. file cabinet, $30; small comp. desk, no drawers, $5; hard cover, Harley Davidson pickup box cover, black, $200; new 28” shower door, $75; Ford 1934-35 car bumpers. 839-3362, Ivy Allen, Minot.

FOR SALE 6500 watt generator, 16 horse Vanguard, Briggs & Stratton twin OHV engine, Chicago electric gas engine, key start & pulley, receptacles – 4 - 15 amp, 120V, 1 - 25 amp, 240V, 1 - 25 amp, 120/240V, 8 hrs. run time, kept inside, very good condition, original manual and paperwork; 1992 31’ Avion 5th wheel w/14’ slideout, AC, new double door fridge, new toilet, main awning, washer/dryer connections, cassette radio, 2 TVs (1 new flat screen), VCR, microwave, 4 burner range and oven, original paperwork on trailer and appliances, new tires, $11,200. 701-6286949, 314-640-1884, 314-799-6949, Rose LaRocco Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE 2 new mud and snow tires, 700-15”, have never been on a wheel, $35 ea. 378-2403, no Sat. calls, Jehu Miller, Lehr.

FOR SALE Antique oak church pew, 4’ length with padded cushion, excellent condition, $350; 1 room school house theme decoration for ea. month of the year, about 100 yrs. old. 438-2461, James Hvinden, Maddock.

FOR SALE Large selection of wood working tools planer, joiner, band saw routers, sanders, saws, more, exc. shape. 218-643-5617, Terry & Cathey Owens, Breckenridge.

FOR SALE Various size Anderson windows that were in our house for cabin, fish house, etc.; steel channel posts; 2 round bale feeders - 1 horse feeder, 1 cattle feeder; 3 - 15” Saddle King of Texas saddles; 1 14” Simco ladies saddle; 1 13” Big Horn youth saddle; horse blankets, saddle blankets, saddle bag, halters, bridles; 1 hp. electric motor w/reduction drive, 82’ of 4” double flight auger; 3 right angle gear boxes. 374-7851 or gehoffman@hotmail. com, Gary G Hoffman, Ashley.

FOR SALE 12’ hard wood stock rack, red, factory made, like new; Worksaver 3 pt. fence post digger, 3 augers; 2 cream separators, electric #518 and #S16 with crank, both with comp. attach. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE 14’ Vibra Shank digger; tires - 13x26 &11.25x24; tractor driven circular saw; parts for Case (DC, SC, VAC) & MM (U, R); antique Briggs & Stratton engine; radiator & other parts for 1962 Rambler.

845-4303 after 10 a.m., Henrik Voldal, Valley City.

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FOR SALE 8’x20’ gooseneck low profile flatbed trailer with 4’ beaver tail and 5’ folding ramps, excellent condition, tires - very good, spare like new, $4,500, can send photos. 7243817, Dick Johnson, Brampton.

FOR SALE “America” brand 6 tine yard wheel rake and aerator to pull behind riding mower, $125; 22 volume set of World Book encyclopedias, 1996 edition, $65. 5875091, Virgil Sheggerud, Northwood.

FOR SALE Country school desk; vintage books – Zane Grey, Bobbsey Twins, Caddie Woodlawn; 8 slide wheel trays. 346-0170, Beaulah Sears, Casselton.

FOR SALE Self-contained, skid mount fire fighting unit, 350 gal. poly tank, hose & hose reel, waterous pumping unit powered

by Briggs & Stratton 18 hp. twin cyl. eng. 279-6680 leave message, George Siverson, Bowman.

FOR SALE Harness line spreader; Center Heart drop; dump rake. 226-3412, Lavern Frankfurth, Bismarck.

FOR SALE Peavey PA, 16 channel SRC 160B; Peavey mixing sound board with road cases $150; 2 Peavey 5P2 speakers, $300 obo; 2 Peavey 15” monitors, 115TLM, $250; CS-200 Peavey power amp, $150; CS-800 Peavey power amp; Peavey V4X Mark III Series crossover, $75; Yamaha Q2031A 31 band EQ, $50; Cry Baby guitar peddle, Model GCB-95, $25; Honda flat top guitar, $100 obo. 438-2157 or 351-3698, Dean Hagen, Maddock.

FOR SALE 350 gal. galvanized water tank. 873-5227, Robert Schutt, Beulah.

FOR SALE Yamaha gas golf car; Craftsman lawn tractor, 17.5 hp., elect. start, 6 spd. w/ dual bagger. 952-7160 or 659-1335, Curtis Mogck, Jamestown.

FOR SALE 2006, 16’ Scamp travel trailer, deluxe interior, oak cabinets, A/C, power vent, microwave, $10,000 firm. 584-3030, Ben Weishaar, Elgin.

FOR SALE 2 - 36” storm doors, 1 brown, 1 white; 1 French door, 12 pane glass; Polaris snowmobile motor, 70s model. 794-3477, Chris Holwagner, Center.

FOR SALE 2002 Toyota Tundra white fiberglass topper, 78” long x 64” wide, very good shape, $100.

228-3254, Mike Foster, Bottineau.

FOR SALE Authentic horse drawn light oak spring wagon (pictures on request), hyd. brakes, hard rubber wheels w/cut under feature for 5th wheel turn feature, ideal for Quarter Horse or draft use, complete w/ pole evener, single trees & neck yoke, upholstered seat and dash board, beautiful cond., solid oak const. w/polyurethane finish. $2,950 obo; factory made steel pole for draft bob sleigh, $100. 237-4555, Gary Griffeth, Fargo.

FOR SALE Baldwin double keyboard electric organ, bench, some music and instruction book, needs some work, larger church type, has keys allowing other music and tones to be added to music when played, $450. 7243437, Marian Johnson, Cogswell.

FOR SALE 2006 Cherokee 32’ camper, 5th wheel, 2 pushouts, elect. jacks, sunroof, awning, microwave, radio, ect. 320-2302, Rex Tottingham, Jamestown.

FOR SALE Southbend lathe, 16”x60”, 3 hp., exc. shape; Enco mill, 9”x42”, 3 hp., auto. feed, digital read-out, exc. shape. $9,500 for both. 721-7377, Marvin Ness, Douglas.

FOR SALE 3 Lawn mowers - 2 Cub Cadets, Model 127 & 147, auto.; Wheelhorse Model 161.

270-0184, Harold Severson, Lakota.

FOR SALE 1988 21’ Yellowstone travel trailer, good cond., $2,000.645-2519, Arlo Anderson, Leonard.

FOR SALE 2008 32’ Jayco Jay Flight camper, 2 pwr. slide-outs, rear bdrm., elect. awning, central air & furnace, sleeps 6, flat screen & microwave, $16,500. 228-6571 or 3664588, Greg Sletto, Willow City.

FOR SALE 2 used clothes dryers; several bathroom fans, outlet switches & light fixtures; old Youngstown kitchen sink & other cast iron sinks; couple old pickup bumpers; 2 old horse cultivators; 5 1/2”- 6”, some longer steel posts and barb wire; cement blocks.

650-1774, Gene Doeling, Bordulac.

FOR SALE Steel scaffolding, 3 sets of 5’x7’x5’ high w/wheels. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

FOR SALE 1974 Frolic Camper, 21’ bumper hitch, awning, good shape, no leaks, everything works, used very little, $2,000 obo. 8525598, Jim Zaback, Minot.

FOR SALE Homemade 6’x8’ horse drawn sled; Homco Model AE1803, 4 hp. rider mower; oil, grease & anitfreeze cans - Co-op, Farmers Union, Texico, Pure; 4 new garage doors, 10’x8’ white metal doors; horse drawn potato hiller. 945-2379, Donna Vadnie, Mayville.

FOR SALE New tires – 8 Titan 20.8x38x8ply bias@$900 ea.; 12 Titan 18.4x38x8 ply bias@$750 ea.; 4 GY Dura Torque 18.4x38x8 ply bias@$690 ea.; 2 Titan 30.5x32,12 or 16 ply, buy 1 or 2; 8 GY Dyna Torque 480/80R42 radials@$1280 ea.; 2 GY Ultra Torque 520/85R42 radials @$1400.ea.; 2 Michelin Agri-Bib 520/85R42 radials@$1260 ea.; 2 FS 520/85R42 radials; 2 BKT 16.9x24x8ply bias@$490 ea.; 4 Titan HD 12x16.5x10ply skid steer w/rim guard@$175 ea. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.

GIVE AWAY Baldwin organ in the Minot area. 5375276, Maxine Rognlien, Towner.

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

WANTED Used kitchen cabinets for my garage.

578-5168, Lynn Keller, Minot.

WANTED Complete windmills or parts for windmills.

789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown.

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WANTED Crocks, jugs w/ store advertising; old metal advertising signs, gas pumps, metal oil cans, advertising clocks or thermometers; road signs, traps, knives, shell boxes, guns, pop or old medicine bottles; old highway road signs; old 1 lb. coffee tin cans; ND pottery, carnival glass; ND books - 50 yrs. in the Saddle. 2580420 or 220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

WANTED Old township style blade pulled by small tractor, any brand, any condition. 7243175, David L. Jones, Cogswell.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1999 Chevy Suburban, loaded, $4,500.

870-0870, Corrine Flemmer, Zap. FOR SALE 1994 Dodge Dakota, 4x4 SLT, 318, Magnum, runs good, 5 spd., nice clean pickup, no rust, long box, topper for it. $2,500. 947-5424 evenings, Paul Hungness, New Rockford.

FOR SALE 1986 Corvette, silver & black, 62,700 mi., removable top, pics. avail. 206-0082, Marcus Fischer, Bowman.

FOR SALE 1945 Chevy 1 1/2 ton truck, runs and drives good, $1,500; 1987 Ford Ranger pickup - front clip with V6 motor, radiator, 5 spd., OD trans., no box or rear end, 8’ long all metal topper fully enclosed side doors, vertical rear doors, white in color, $1,200; new windshield and new left front fender for a 93-97 Dodge Intrepid, $125 each; 4 wheels for 2007 Jeep Liberty, 255-75R16; Austin Western front axle w/ tires and wheels from road grader. 7890966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown.

FOR SALE 2003 Chevy ext. cab, 3/4 ton pickup, 8.1 eng., gooseneck hitch, running bds., 30,500 act. mi., always shedded, like new; 1982 Chevy 3/4, 4x4 pickup, 350 V8, running bds., gooseneck hitch, good tires, very good mech. cond., body rough.

873-4401, Duane Walz, Beulah.

FOR SALE 1980 El Camino, gold & cream - two tone, 305 engine with factory 4 barrel, 350 turbo transmission, good cond., everyday driver, 60,000 actual mi., things fixed or replaced - new shocks, springs, front end alignment and new tires, new water pump & heater core, $5,800. 628-6949 or 314640-1884, Mike Ryan, Stanley.

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FOR SALE 1964 Pontiac Catalina, 4 dr., older restoration, looks nice, fun cruiser, 389 ci., auto, $6,000; 1921 Oldsmobile Opera Coupe, Ford drive line, restored, parade/ show ready, $12,500. 252-8013, Neil Baker, Jamestown.

FOR SALE 1988 Pontiac 6000, 4 dr., many repairs, orig. owner, low mi., $2,000 obo; 2 hoods for 63’ Chev. Impala, $100 ea. or both $150. 320-0885, Jane E. Nissen, Fargo.

FOR SALE 110’ boom truck, 2 buckets, 1974 Ford, gas, tandem axle, approx. 85,000 mi., offers taken; 1984 55’ Ford boom truck, offers. 653-5230, Wes Miller, Carrington.

FOR SALE Chevy 1 ton dually service truck w/6,000 lb. auto crane, 300 gal. diesel, 100 gal. gas tank, air compressor & tank, excellent rubber and shape, service records. 6932371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

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

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

FOR SALE 1956 Chevy, 1.5 ton; 1958 Chevy, 2 ton w/ roll tarp; 1960 Ford 2 ton; 1947 Ford, 1.5 ton w/flat head V8, restorable. 256-2538, Kenneth Schill, Hannah.

WANTED 1963 Ford pickup parts or whole pickup, 4 whl. drive. 794-3477, Chris Holwagner, Center.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Nice 3 bdrm., 1 3/4 bath home, located on 7 1/2 acres, NW of Grand Forks airport on County Rd 11, lg. insulated shop. 741-1976, Gerald Kenner, Grand Forks.

FOR SALE 37 acre farmstead in Nelson County, 2040 sq. ft. older farm house, 4 bdrm. & 1 1/2 bath, spacious kitchen, TV room, parlor room, full basement, new roof on house and garages - 2012, 1 car attached garage, 2 car detached garage, heated 30’x40’ heated work shop, 45’x90’ indoor arena/equip. barn, 45’x120’ horse barn, many sheds, 8 grains bins to use or rent, creek for livestock, all appliances go w/ farm as well as payloader w/attach., farm sold as is - $249,500. 834-6108, Fred or Debra McVicker, Dahlen.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Simmental and Simm-Angus bulls. 8700597, Dennis Flemmer, Zap. FOR SALE 3 yr. old black, 1/2 Percheron 1/2 Morgan stallion, halter broke, $200 obo; 2 1/2 yr. old Belgian filly (born 11-1-11), halter broke and been w/3 yr. old stud.

438-2157 or 351-3698, Dean Hagen, Maddock.

FEED AND SEED FOR SALE Small square bales of grass hay, stored inside. 374-7851 or gehoffman@hotmail. com, Gary G Hoffman, Ashley.

FOR SALE Small square bales of hay. 679-2135, Terry Kohler, Benedict.

COUNTY CALENDAR OILFIELD TOURS

McIntosh – June 17-18 Grand Forks – June 24-25 Stutsman – July 1 Foster – July 2 Cass – July 9-10 Bottineau/Mountrail – July 14 Towner – July 17 Richland/Sargent– July 23-24 Morton– July 29 Wells – July 31

OTHER EVENTS

McLean– July 27 • annual picnic Turtle Lake City Park Stark – June 9 • Dickinson Happy Co-op local annual picnic 5 p.m. at the John Urlacher home July 6 – Stark County annual picnic Prairie Outpost Park at noon Ward – June 22 • Race Night June 30 • Ladies’ Tailgate

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Message from

the President

BY NDFU PRESIDENT MARK WATNE

Attacks Won’t Change Our Process As you know, NDFU is a member of the North Dakotans for Common Sense Conservation coalition that is opposing the Clean Water, Wildlife and Parks Amendment that may come before voters in November I think it is important to review how policy positions are adopted in this organization. We have a system in place.

Every year, a 15-member Policy & Action Committee is formed from among our membership (two people from each of our seven districts, plus a committee chairman).

They review, debate and suggest updates to our Program of Policy & Action for the coming year. Those suggestions are brought before delegates at the state convention.

Delegates review and debate the committee’s suggestions before voting them up or down by a

majority vote. Any delegate or member can also make suggested changes from the floor.

At our last state convention, a new section was adopted on conservation funding (page 40 of our P&A). It outlines the parameters that we believe must be met when conservation projects are funded.

Essentially, we believe there must be a balance between conservation of natural resources and family farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to produce food and fuel.

When issues arise that are outside the purview of our P&A, your organization’s state board of directors take a position that is then brought before the Board of Governors (comprised of all county presidents) for ratification.

Contrary to attacks in recent letters to the editor by a proponent of the amendment, as president I

don’t have the power to set policy at North Dakota Farmers Union.

Our positions on issues are the collective reasoning of many. I am responsible for ensuring that organizational efforts are rooted in policy.

In the last legislative session, we supported – along with many other groups – the Outdoor Heritage Fund. The fund is financing many conservation projects in the state (see Bob Kuylen’s guest column on page 6). There are still dollars available through this program and it is working very well.

Passion runs high on both sides of the conservation amendment issue. But attacks are not the way to present an argument or viewpoint – and they won’t change our grassroots policy process at Farmers Union. s

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