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North Dakota Farmers UnionFROM ND TO DC: NDFU food truck continues to deliver family farm products to its restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Even with a pandemic slowing much of the nation’s restaurant industry, North Dakota Farmers Union continues to haul North Dakota products to the Washington, D.C., area for its seven restaurants. NDFU Cooperative and Transportation Director Jason McKenney said the...
GOING VIRTUAL: With the pandemic, more counties are choosing to hold their annual meeting via Zoom
Kidder County Farmers Union decided to go virtual for its annual meeting this year because of the pandemic, knowing it would have to sacrifice some of the bells and whistles that often draw bigger crowds. Still, KCFU President Shelly Ziesch was pleased. The convention...
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CO-OP MONTH: FUO of Garrison awarded $5k CHS community grant
As general manager of Farmers Union Oil Company of Garrison, Paul Schlichting understands what his cooperative means to the community. It’s a responsibility he doesn’t take lightly. So when Schlichting learned about the CHS grant, “Hometown Pride,” he saw it as...
NDFU breaks ground on new camp
North Dakota Farmers Union unveiled its new camp location with an official groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 18 at the Jamestown Reservoir. NDFU President Mark Watne spoke about the importance of a new camp, as NDFU’s youth program continues to thrive in North...
Read the October edition of the Union Farmer
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Farmers Union Insurance, N.D. Safety Council to build ag safety trailer
The North Dakota Safety Council’s (NDSC) efforts to reduce the amount of ag related injuries and deaths in the state just got a boost from Farmers Union Insurance (FUI) in the form of an ag safety trailer. The trailer will house safety education modules and hands-on...
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...