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Farmers Union breaks ground on new camp facility
North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) broke ground today on a new youth camp facility that will be built on 19 acres of land at the Jamestown Reservoir. NDFU President Mark Watne said the new facility will allow the organization to expand its camping program. “It’s going...
NDFU applauds launch of second round of farm assistance
North Dakota Farmers Union applauded today’s announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture that a second round of farm aid will provide $14 billion to producers who have experienced market disruptions caused by COVID-19. Sign up for the Coronavirus Food...
IN THE FAMILY: Heisler follows in footsteps of grandfathers as insurance agents
Justin Heisler never misses an opportunity to help out a client. Call it a commitment to the family business. The Farmers Union Insurance agent from West Fargo joined the company in 2018, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Darwin Peterson 56 years ago and...
Read the September issue of the Union Farmer
https://issuu.com/ndfu/docs/uf_-_sept20web
WATNE: Farmers need market reform
The commodity harvest for grains and oilseeds is happening in North Dakota. It’s the time of year when we celebrate our hard work and hope to reap the benefits of a good harvest. Sadly, we are facing low commodity prices across the board that will limit profitability...
WATNE: NDFU works hard for all producers
Where’s the beef? This question originated from a Wendy’s commercial that was trendy a number of years ago. Consumers should be asking this same question now. Because ranchers have plenty of cattle to sell but consumers are unable to find meat in the store, and why is...
Read the August edition of the Union Farmer
https://issuu.com/ndfu/docs/uf_-_aug20web
Farmers Union to build new youth camp facility
North Dakota Farmers Union announced today it will break ground this fall on a new youth camp facility on 19 acres of land at the Jamestown Reservoir. “The location and topography are perfect for what we need to have a presence in the eastern part of the state for...
Farmers Union Insurance makes community donations
Farmers Union Insurance (FUI) and its partner, National General Insurance, recently made extra donations to nonprofit organizations in a number of communities the companies serve. “We know there is an immediate need on the ground to support nonprofit organizations...
Farmers Union calls for livestock reform
Farmers Union leaders from across the state adopted a series of policy priorities today to address market challenges North Dakota cattle producers face in today’s heavily concentrated beef industry. An ad hoc livestock committee of active cattle producers developed...