NDFU President

Matt Perdue was elected president of North Dakota Farmers Union in December of 2025. In his capacity, he serves as president of Farmers Union Insurances and Farmers Union Service Association, all headquartered in Jamestown. As president, he serves on the board of directors for the National Farmers Union, and Farmers Union Enterprises.

Matt is the 10th individual to take the reins of the state’s largest general farm organization and the youngest at 33 years of age.

Perdue farms with his family near Ray, N.D., where they raise spring wheat, durum, canola, lentils and soybeans. He previously worked at NDFU and National Farmers Union, where he advocated for family farmers and ranchers in the state capitol and the halls of Congress. At NDFU, he oversaw co-op and adult education initiatives and had broad management responsibilities. He, his wife Abby, and their two girls Ellie and Eva, split their time between Jamestown and the farm.