NDFU Projects, Activities and Initiatives

Crop production, restaurant management, insurance, legislative action and more.

In its work to promote North Dakota agriculture and ensure that farmers, ranchers and rural communities have a voice in today's global marketplace, North Dakota Farmers Union undertakes a wide range of activities and special projects – far beyond the political advocacy you'd expect. Take a moment to learn more about some of our key projects and initiatives.

Projects and Partners Links

Here are links to our partnering cooperatives and affiliated organizations: Clicking on the links will lead you directly to their web site. Find your legislator by clicking here Check out this link to the new ND 2.0 Project through USDA... Read More

Legislative Action and Member Participation

Farmers Union is actively involved in working with state and federal officials to craft new laws that promote farm income and protect family farm operations. Not only that, we provide opportunities for members to have a direct impact on... Read More

National Farmers Union Fly-in Events

National Farmers Union organizes legislative fly-ins usually in the spring and fall and as vital issues come before Congress for a vote. These fly-ins allow members to gather in the nation’s capital and help acquaint members of... Read More

Founding Farmers Restaurant

Many people are surprised to learn that North Dakota Farmers Union has partnered with other investors and owns three restaurants in the Washington D.C. area. Started in 2008, Founding Farmers offers fresh farm-to-table American inspired... Read More

Dakota Pride Cooperative

  Headquartered in North Dakota, Dakota Pride Cooperative has over 200 member-producers and over 100,000 acres available for identity-preserved production, with the ability to expand acres. Members are able to grow a wide variety... Read More

North Dakota Farmers Union Insurance

Farmers Union Service Association, Ltd (FUSA) was incorporated in September 1938 for the purpose of securing and marketing insurance products to Farmers Union members and residents of North Dakota. The Association is a wholly-owned... Read More

Farmers Union Enterprises Couple of the Year

Farmers Union Enterprises has a program for couples in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin and Minnesota in which each state selects one "Couple of the Year." The participating couple receives hands-on training on issues... Read More