Union Farmer September 2014

In this issue

www.ndfu.orgUNION FARMER

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.

Photo courtesy of NDFU member Denise Brown

Around the state5. Back to school12. Camp wrap-up16. President’s message23.

September 2014 – Volume 61 • Number 9

North Dakota Union FarmerThe UNION FARMER is published monthly by North Dakota Farmers Union at 1415 12th Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. Annual subscription is $30 annually with NDFU membership. Periodicals postage paid at Fargo, ND.

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Still time to register for WILD Conference –Rauch to reveal secret to “good life”BY PAM MUSLAND, NDFU

Cari Rauch has a secret. Not just any old secret, but the secret to a flippin’ good life, which she’ll reveal at the WILD Conference on Sept. 17-18. Rauch is a life coach from Fargo, who will wrap up the two-day event at the NDFU Conference Center.

The secret, Rauch says, involves a “foundation” that everyone needs to have for a good life. “It’s really giving people that secret… and knowing that the secret is actually in your control. Once you have that foundation and base, you can use it to really skyrocket in any area of your life,” including career, relationships, finances, health and body, she said.

As a life coach, Rauch helps people “get clear” on what they want out of life. “We’re so stressed out these days… running around and running around,” she said. “People forget to enjoy life and really move forward with what they want.”

The conference starts at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, with a fun Ladies Night celebration. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served prior to a Dress for Success presentation, personal makeover reveals and fashion show. Throughout the conference, vendors will be lining the room to sell their wares.

On Thursday morning, Sept. 18, celebrity designer Taniya Nayak will be sharing her life wisdom and room design tips, including individualized room

Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Ladies Night

5 p.m Registration, Social & Shopping 6 p.m. Welcome 6:30 p.m. Dress for Success Presentation 7 p.m. Layered Presentation, Fashion Show & Makeover Reveals 8 p.m. Conclude Thursday, Sept. 18 – It’s a Flippin’ Good Life

8 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Vendor Booths 9 a.m. Welcome 9:15 a.m. Celebrity Host & Designer Taniya Nayak 11 a.m. Audience Q & A 11:15 a.m. Lunch 1 p.m. Author Julie Powell 2:30 p.m. Book Signing 3 p.m. Life Coach – Cari Rauch 4 p.m. Grand Prize Drawing

CONFERENCE AGENDA

“flip” ideas for three conference participants. National author Julie Powell shares her inspirational life experience in the afternoon in a free-flowing interview format led by KQDJ station manager Tanea Clocksene of Jamestown.

Cost of the conference is just $99. A free shuttle will operate from the Quality Inn & Suites

and Hampton Inn & Suites in Jamestown to accommodate limited parking 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.s

To register, go to www.ndfu.org/wild

Cari RauchLife Coach

Taniya NayakCelebrity Designer

Julie PowellAuthor


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NFU Fly-in coming up this monthThis year’s NFU Fall Legislative

Fly-in will be held in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 8-10. Farmers Union members from across the country will visit with members of Congress, learn more about the policymaking process, and see the sights of D.C.

Recent fly-ins have included over 300 participants and have featured a “Farm Bill Now!” rally in 2012 and an appearance by singer Neil Young in 2013. Plans are still in the works for 2014, but notable speakers have been invited including Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.

The fly-in will focus on Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), restoration of the Renewable Fuel Standard, negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill. Farmers Union members will carry their messages to Congress and will also receive thorough briefings.

The North Dakota delegation includes: Alex Bata, AdamsMark Anderson, JamestownRalph and Renet Bieber, ZapNicollette Bitz, NapoleonTerry Borstad, Devils LakeAnne Denholm, Valley City

Mark and Mindy Heinz, RoletteDavid Herzig, BurlingtonGaritt Irey, EdgeleyJames and Jill Kerzman, MottCourtney Krueger, Grand ForksBob and Brenda Kuylen, South HeartRaelyn Leier, FargoEllen Linderman, CarringtonDoug and Carmen Mahler, FairmountAmanda Martin, AnamooseNick Mathern, EdgeleyJohn and Gayle McGee, BowmanDave and Jody Murphy, MandanKatie Ogaard, MinotKayla Pulvermacher, BismarckRiley Schriefer, Golden ValleyClay and Jeanna Smaaladen, G.F.Dennie Stratton, Devils LakeJeff and Shari Striegel, CarsonLois Sundquist, WiltonJames Teigen, RugbyLexie Weber, New RockfordDallon Bitz, DickeyRochelle Bitz, NapoleonMaddie Bopp, OakesKyle Knutson, KathrynAlyssa Steiner, DickinsonMark Watne, JamestownNathan Willer, Jamestown s


AROUND STATETHE

Safety Day was held in Manvel on July 26. The event included a demonstration for families by the Manvel Fire and Rescue Department on what to do in case of fire. They also led Grand Forks Safe Kids to teach concussion, dehydration, lost child identification and sports safety for summer. Fire extinguishers were given to the first 50 families. Grand Forks County Farmers Union officers were on hand to assist with the event and presented donations to Manvel Rescue and Grand Forks Safe Kids.

Cass County Farmers Union Insurance agents helped sponsor a fun outing to the Red Hawks in Fargo. Agents handed out tickets to their customers and served food.

Josie McLeod enjoys a ride on her mini tractor.

COUNTY EVENTSDickey – Sept. 6 -7 • Minnesota Twins weekendMcIntosh – Oct. 14 • Annual meeting (tentative date) • 7:30 p.m. • Wishek Mercer – Oct. 16 • Oil field tourRamsey – Sept. 15 • Garden Adventure bus trip to Bergeson Gardens • Fertile, Minn.Richland – Oct. 12 • Fairmount local annual meeting • 2 p.m. • Fairmount Fire District HallStutsman – Sept. 9 • Oil field tourOct. 17-19 • Heart of America Ladies TourWard – Oct. 26 • Annual meeting Holiday Inn, Minot • registration 3:30 p.m., meeting 4 p.m., supper 5:15 p.m.

Ramsey County Farmers Union held Women’s Ag Night July 29 at the Memorial Building in Devils Lake. Here is Nancy Kurtz with raffle baskets.

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A group of wheat farmers from Chile stopped by the NDFU state office on Aug. 21 to talk about agriculture in North Dakota. Their visit also included a plot tour.


BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

In the last two years, the North Dakota Farmers Union bus has scheduled almost 40 trips out to the oil patch including 19 in 2014.

The tours have been part of an organizational effort to educate members on the impact the oil industry has made in the state.

Information about the oilfields is shared during the travel time on the bus and members are able to see oil field sites, salt water well sites, natural gas pipeline construction and the rail site where the crude is pumped into tanks and railed to the refinery.

Dale Enerson, the cooperative specialist at North Dakota Farmers Union, serves as the primary tour guide. Enerson is a landowner near Stanley and has four oil well sites on his rural property. His experience as a surface and mineral rights owner has helped lead this educational process.

The oil tours usually include stops to local cooperatives. In Ross, the discussion often focuses on fracking sand and how it is loaded by rail and truck. This has become a major income for co-ops, since many tons of fracking sand are needed per oil well.

At Bakken Central, owned by Pinnacle of Stanley and Tioga, there are many concerns about growth, housing and employment.

A closer look at oil country

PHOTO AT RIGHT: NDFU Cooperative Specialist Dale Enerson, on right, serves as the primary tour guide for the oil field bus trips and helps coordinate the meal with Sodexo Health and Safety Manager Robert Platt, on left, at the Capital Lodge.

PHOTO BELOW: Natural gas flare at site.

Approximately 2,000 people have traveled with the NDFU oil field bus tours that began last year.

Taking the TourTaking the Tour


Over the last four years, the Stanley location has been remodeled several times to meet demands and a 40,000 square foot travel plaza was built in Tioga.

A lunch stop is usually planned at the Capital Lodge in Tioga, This is a “crew camp” for the workers in the oil fields. This particular lodging camp is a “dry camp,” with no liquor allowed on the premises. The oil companies usually pay for lodging that includes three meals per day at a cost of $110-$165 per day. Professional chefs prepare the meals.

Enerson commented, “The economic impact of the oil industry is easy to understand but these tours help illustrate the other impacts it has made on our area.”

The tours touch on a variety of subjects such as the processes, distribution systems, taxes, infrastructure damage, public safety, housing and transportation.

The tours will be arranged by request from local and county organizations.p

By the Numbers:• 1 million barrels of oil per day compared to 463 barrels from the initial Bakken well in Parshall from 2006.

• North Dakota is the second largest oil producing state.

• In April 2006, there were 35 drilling rigs. In May 2012, there were 218 drilling rigs.

• 60,000 wells are expected to be drilled over the next 20 years.

• 2 million pounds of sand are needed to frac one well.

• 3 million gallons of water are needed to frac one well (4.5 Olympic-sized swimming pools can hold that much water).

• In 2012, 258 billion cubic feet of natural gas was produced and 169 billion cubic feet was sold in North Dakota.

In Ross, over 1,000 rail cars of frac sand are sent out in addition to 1,500 rail cars of propane each month. It takes about 20 rail cars of sand to frac one well.

Tour participants are able to walk up close to see the pumping action on this site.


October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections that are happening all over the country between children and local food. This year, Governor Dalrymple proclaimed Sept. 14–20 as North Dakota Farm to School Week. Participating schools will be eligible to win a

large gift basket of goodies from farm-based businesses including North Dakota producers. Items include cookbooks, water bottles, T-shirts, posters, cutting boards and more. North Dakota Farmers Union donated a Founding Farmers cookbook and two water bottles to the event. s

Celebrate Farm to School Week

“Farmers Feeding the World” looking for volunteers to fight hunger

National Farmers Union has signed on to help sponsor the “Farmers Feeding the World” campaign operated by the Farm Journal Foundation. The organization was formed to rally support for the war against hunger.

Farm Journal Foundation Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor Stephanie Mercier explained, “We raise financial support for organizations already on the front lines in fighting global hunger and we educate the general public about agriculture’s role in feeding a hungry world.”

The group sponsors farmers from 14 states and provides advocacy training and a platform to engage directly with their elected representatives in Washington, D.C. At this time, the organization is looking to recruit leaders from North Dakota who will participate in the program. Once selected, farmers

will travel to D.C. for meetings with their state delegations on Capitol Hill. More farmers from additional states will be recruited in the future.

“To provide for their families and live a better life, farmers in developing countries benefit from sustained investments in research, extension, infrastructure, inputs, as well as access to commercial finance,” she said. “The U.S. is a historical supporter of programs that feed the world’s hungry, but there is a risk that policymakers in Washington will lose sight of the connection between supporting agriculture and increasing global food security.”

Mercier added, “Following the visits to D.C., the farmers will be counted on to apply their advocacy training and continue the dialogue in their state. We also strongly encourage our lead farmers to recruit others to help expand the

campaign’s message.”FFW is searching for individuals

who meet the following criteria:• A demonstrated passion for

civic engagement, ideally some experience with hunger issues

• Some experience with or knowledge of the challenges small scale farmers in developing countries face to reach their potential

• Some prior experience or interest in engaging with his/her policy makers at the state or national level

• A passion for communicating/advocating about agriculture

FFW covers all travel and lodging costs as well as coordinating the trip details.

Farmers may apply at:http://www.agweb.com/farmersfeedingtheworld/ farm_team_nomination.aspx. s

Richland CountyRichland County Farmers Union

participated in the Community Stewards program at the state office by lending a hand to an organization that provides event planning and education around Richland County. The Celebrate! Educate! Energize! (CEE) committee was formed to organize special community events and needed additional funding to continue their activities.

On August 6-7, the CEE committee hosted an event called “Agriculture of Yesterday, Today

& Tomorrow.” Richland County Farmers Union got involved to support CEE and helped serve a luncheon to over 100 participants. The Richland 4-H Council prepared the meal that was served at the Hankinson Community Center.

LaMoure County The LaMoure County Farmers

Union board wanted to do something for everyone in their membership area so they decided to organize a golf tournament to benefit the LaMoure County Food Pantry. The food pantry is available

to anyone in need and has canned and boxed items on hand, vouchers for fresh fruit and vegetables and dairy, and even a deep freezer with meat items. The food pantry had to rally this spring after a fire broke out in their building.

The LaMoure County Farmers Union Young Producer Golf Invitational was held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Memorial Park Country Club. Participants were invited to bring items for the food pantry and a $500 donation was made to the food pantry from the Community Stewards program. s

Community Stewards Program continues success


Excerpts from Not in the Stars, 1956, written by Gladys Talbott Edwards:

The responsibility of the good citizen is to study the needs of his country and to help others learn what they are. He joins an organization which will truly represent him and multiply his voice by the voices of his neighbors. The good citizen will participate in the party of his choice and help to keep it a party which represents the people.

Citizenship today means responsibilities other than those to our own country. The world is a small place now, measured by time travel rather than distance travel. We need to know and understand the peoples of the world. We must be sure that we harbor within ourselves no prejudice toward any group. Each generation must be freed from the crippling taint of prejudice, if we are to develop to full stature as citizens.

Citizenship Responsibility

Taking the stage in New RockfordBY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

It started as a place for people to study theatre professionally and bring the performing arts to a small town in North Dakota. That was 23 years ago.

Now the Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts (DPRCA) not only produces over 20 shows per year but they have expanded to include a kids camp, acting and photography classes, percussion and performance art programs and nursing home activities.

Over the past two decades, they have transformed a block of vacant buildings in New Rockford into a center of cultural activity including a renowned stage theatre, coffee shop, wine bar, gift shop and dance studio. A second building location was donated in 2011, leading to the renovation and opening of the Old Church Theatre, in addition to the historic Opera House Theatre.

DPRC has grown to producing four shows each year, which are attended by people from the entire state of North Dakota and beyond. Over 10,000 people attend the performances each year.

Farmers Union Insurance recognizes the value DPRCA brings to the region and has sponsored shows for many years. New Rockford Farmers Union Insurance agent Donn Frahm said, “Much credit for the success of DPRCA needs to go to Deb and Bob Belquist, who have worked hard for many years to build the organization into what it is today. I feel very fortunate to live in a community where the DPRCA has its roots. The organization draws people from a large trade area including neighboring states, due to the quality and popularity of their shows.”

Actors, musicians, and tech crews are paid for performances and community volunteers and board members help run

at different levels. It’s been wonderful to be part of such a dynamic organization that really started with the basic love of theatre.”Belquist said that most of the actors return year after year to perform with the group. “We have a stable of actors – people who love to come back and act with us. We also give people their first opportunity to act and give them the opportunity to see how nurturing the theatre is. We really become a family.”

Artistic Director Elliott Schwab started coming to New Rockford about four years ago and has faithfully returned each year. This summer marks his first year as a paid staff member.

The summer production “Rat Pack”

was sold out. For more information about upcoming shows, contact Belquist at [email protected]. s

TOP: The cast from the past production of “All Shook Up.” BOTTOM: The Latte Lobby, Opera House and Studio in New Rockford.

productions as ushers and box office attendants.

Managing Director Deb Belquist explained, “We have had great response from the community and we have over 150 sponsors


CONVENTIONNOTICE

OF NORTH DAKOTAFARMERS UNION

To All Members: Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, North Dakota Division.Pursuant to Article III. Section 2, of the Bylaws of this Association, you are hereby notified that the 88th Annual State Convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, North Dakota Division, will be held at the the Holiday Inn in Fargo, North Dakota, November 21-22, 2014.Official business at 10 a.m., November 21, 2014.Mark Watne, President ATTEST: Ellen Linderman, Secretary

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

OF FARMERS UNION MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd.

Current policyholders are hereby notified that they are members of the above named insurance company and that the annual meeting of such company will be held at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, North Dakota, beginning Friday, November 21, 2014, and continuing on Saturday, November 22, 2014.Mark Watne, PresidentATTEST: Mark Anderson, Secretary

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CalendarSTATE CONVENTION

November 21-22, 2014

Fargo, N.D.

Announcements for candidates – Candidates for the office of district director, state vice president or state president may announce their candidacy in the North Dakota Union Farmer in an issue published not more than 60 days prior to the state convention. Such announcement shall be submitted to the office of the president. The announcement shall not be longer than one type-written, double-spaced, 8-1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper or the electronic equivalent and may be accompanied by a photograph of the candidate. The announcement must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the publication of the Union Farmer in which the announcement is to be carried. The announcement and a one-column photo (if available) of the candidate will be published on a prominent page(s) in the Union Farmer. The Union Farmer issue immediately prior to the state convention will contain a listing of all those candidates who have submitted such announcements for publication.

Located northeast of Windsor, Forager Farm has almost survived their first year of operation as a vegetable farm share business. Owners Jonathon and Hannah Moser began their organic farm using 3.5 acres of land and a few goats in 2013. They became members of North Dakota Farmers Union this summer.

Jonathon explained, “This is community supported agriculture and the business model ensures that we have funds to operate the farm early in the season and it also makes our customers a member of the farm.”

When someone purchases a CSA membership, Forager Farm will deliver a box of produce every week for a contracted period of time. Produce delivered depends on what is in season. The couple makes weekly trips to Fargo, Bismarck, Jamestown and Hazen.

“We are on a mission to revive our food culture by providing fresh, local produce directly to our members.We want people to have a relationship with their food, one that gives back to both you and the land,” said Jonathon.

During the last year, the farmers have learned a lot. They have survived bad weather that damaged their

hoop house and affected production. One of their goats became sick and was unable to milk. “We’ve learned so much this season on what to focus on for next year and how to better balance infrastructure and production time,” said Jonathon.

In the future, Forager Farm is working toward obtaining their own organic certification for their business although the land itself has been organic since the 1970s. Forager Farm is also proud to be a 2014 producer for the Jamestown Public School District as part of the Farm to School program. s

Growing food on Forager Farm

Jonathon Moser is owner of Forager Farm along with his wife, Hannah.


2013–14 and 2014–15 FUE leadership couples include front row, left to right: Jeff and Katie Bangs, Inverness, Mont.; Nicole and Joe Schauer, Oakfield, Wis. Back and middle row, from left to right: Mark and Mindi Heinz, Rolette, N.D.; Jim and Lisa Soyring, Maple, Wis; Steven Read and Jodi Olson Read, Nerstrand, Minn.: Taylor and Cassandra Sumption, Frederick, S.D.; Tom and Joellyn Clark, Fort Benton, Mont.; Tyler and Shannon Stafslien, Ryder, N.D.; Bryan and Jennifer Klabunde, Waubun, Minn.

The 2013-14 and 2014-15 participating couples and their families of the Farmers Union Enterprise Leadership Couples’ Program from North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Montana met July 24-25 in Bayfield, Wis.

Tyler and Shannon Stafslien are representing North Dakota for the 2014-15 term. They raise small grains on their 1,200 acre farm south of Ryder. Tyler explained, “We heard about this program from our friends from Minnesota who just served as last year’s couple of the year. It’s nice to be involved with it. We can learn more about what Farmers Union can do for farmers. We have to keep rural America vital and alive.”

The couples are selected by their respective state presidents and are chosen for their commitment to Farmers Union, their participation, support and leadership in promoting and being a part of the organization.

This was an opportunity for the 2014-15 couples to socialize and network with the 2013-14 couples as well as attend leadership training. The group attended sessions on “Balance for Personal, Professional and Family Life,” “Your Priceless Attitude,” and “Self-Care

– Living a Balanced Life” presented by Tom Kidd, Balanced Wellness Services. The presidents from the five states: Darin VonRuden, president of Wisconsin Farmers Union; Doug Peterson, president of Minnesota Farmers Union; Doug Sombke, president of South Dakota Farmers Union; Allan Merrill, president of Montana Farmers Union; and Mark Watne, president of North Dakota Farmers Union joined the group for a very informative “Question and Answer” session. The group also enjoyed a boat tour of the Apostle Islands as well as the beautiful scenery.

Shannon said, “It was really good to meet with the other couples and know what to expect this year. We have a very diverse group with farmers like us, a sheep farmer and a CSA organic farmer. We are most excited about learning more about the political process. We are interested in what happens with the farm bill and keeping policies that work for agriculture.”

The FUE Leadership Couples meet five times a year with the children of the couples invited to the summer gathering. Childcare while the couples attended the training sessions was provided by the Wisconsin Farmers Union Camp Staff and supervised by Cathy Statz, Wisconsin education director.

The 2013-14 couples will complete their year’s commitment attending the NFU Fall Fly-In in Washington, D.C., in September. The next gathering for the 2014-15 couples will be attending one of the Farmers Union state conventions.

The FUE Couples’ Program, coordinated by Harley Danielson of Fargo, was developed in an effort to substantiate and empower future leaders in Farmers Union in the five-state Farmers Union Enterprise region. s

Leadership couples gather in Wisconsin

Tyler and Shannon Stafslien of Ryder

Back to School

Les and Janice Ferry welcome visitors to Wamduska Square, south of Lakota on Hwy 1.

Bricks from an 1892 Wamduska hotel were used to make the “Wamduska Square” sign. Les used to work for the farmer who lived on the old hotel property.

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

When Les Ferry drove by the old country school house on Hwy. 1 south of Lakota, he didn’t just see the delapidated building. He remembered all the good times: the classroom, teacher, friends and games that were played on the lawn. He wanted to show others what the country school used to look like and preserve a piece of history.

“I didn’t like seeing my old school fall into such disrepair. The township had abandoned the building but after I explained my mission, the township board allowed me to start working on restoring it.”

Upon initial inspection, everything in the original building had been stripped or stolen. Ferry boarded it up and began to work.

“Our first job was to clean it all up. There were a lot of rodents running around,” Ferry said.

He also researched the names of every student, teacher and school board member who had been involved with the school.

His wife Janice added, “We wanted to let families around the area know what was happening. We wanted to preserve the historical information as well as the building.”

When people found out about the project, they helped donate time and objects for the school.

“My son is a carpenter and he helped me do a lot of the work,” Ferry said.

The 1898 school house was soon renovated with student desks,


old maps of Dakota Territory, primers and a chalkboard. Les said he refinished many of the student desks himself.

“We had so much fun with the first school house that we decided to continue our efforts. We had enough land to put up more buildings so we found another old school house that was located a few miles from this site to move in and renovate.”

Work soon began with other school houses from the township. Each was labeled according to date so the first project ended up to be the #2 School House.

The #1 School House was moved from the south side of

Stump Lake. It dates back to 1888 and it now houses township information including a comprehensive list of past and present officers and county history.

The largest building on the property is the #3 School House, dated 1914.

Ferry added, “On the original building, there was a little lean-to but we couldn’t save it. Instead, my son built a room to be used as a welding library where I could put all my historic documents from my teaching days at Lake Region College. It fits in nicely with the educational purpose of the building.”

The last building to be moved in was the 1881 cabin. This 12’ x 15’ log cabin was originally built on the south

side of Stump Lake. It is dedicated to the former pioneer owners. The log cabin has been placed on the site as a symbol of the early homesteaders who often housed teachers or held classes there until a permanent school structure could be built. A small outhouse was reconstructed from one that dated back to 1900. The Ferrys used over $30,000 of their own funds on the buildings.

Together, the three country schools, cabin and outhouse make up Wamduska Square located 10 miles south of Lakota on Hwy. 1. Tours may be arranged by calling 701-247-2297. s

#2 School 1898

First Project

The Cabin1881

#3 School House1914

#1 School House1888

Third graders from Sweetwater Elementary School in Devils Lake come out to visit the old school house site every year. Teachers hold a class inside one of the build-ings, they play games on the lawn and have lunch. Les and Janice are referred to as “grandma and grandpa.”

ABOVE: This 1914 building was in terrible shape when it was moved in. The previous owners had stored barley in it and there was a lot of structural damage. Les refinished many of the student desks and found many original furnishings like this pot bellied stove that was refurbished as well. Someone even donated the original school bell to the facility. A complete history of the welding program from Lake Region College is housed in this building. Les served as an instructor for many years and helped preserve the information. It is the largest building.

The oldest structure at the square is this cabin that was moved from the south shore of Stump Lake. It was badly delapidated and before the building could even be moved, the roof had to be secured so it wouldn’t collapse. During renovations, Les found square nails and upon removing a floor board, found tree logs that dated back to the 1700s.

This was the first school house to be renovated and it dates back to 1898. Les grew up attending this country school. It now has rows of student desks, complete with primers and other old teaching accessories. Les and Janice went to auctions and antique stores to find things to outfit the refurbished school house.

This is a school house that dates back to 1888. It was moved to the site in 2003. During the renovation, an old election poster was found between the floor boards and is now displayed in the building. Many other old township records are currently stored within this building as well. Lists of all the township officers are posted and a history of the county has been compiled. The clock that hangs on the wall is original to the building.

RIGHT: A separate outhouse was erected east of the #1 School House.


#2 School House #3 School House

The Cabin

#1 School House


Ramsey County Women’s Ag Night was held on Tuesday, July 29, in Devils Lake. All 175 tickets were sold.

Susie O from Missouri delivered a motivational message. Described as the “Erma Bombeck of Agriculture,” Susie O gave a unique perspective and used storytelling to get the audience laughing.

A designer purse and basket raffle was also held during the event as a way to raise money for the scholarship for women program. A total of $2,000 was awarded to two women who are pursuing an ag career.

Ramsey County Farmers Union helped sponsor the event and provided a $10 kickback incentive to the 60 members who attended the event. s

NFU scholarship awarded to WeberThe National Farmers Union

Foundation (NFUF) recently announced its scholarship recipients for 2014, including a North Dakota youth.

Four $1,000 Stanley Moore scholarships were awarded to Wes Krug, Hampshire, Ill.; Mitchell Donkers, Faribault, Minn.; Kelsey Kasella, Royalton, Minn.; and Lexie Weber, New Rockford, N.D.

The program was founded in the memory of Stanley Moore for his lifelong dedication to Farmers Union. He served as the NFU vice president and as chairman of the NFU Insurance Companies.

“These young adults were selected from among many

outstanding applicants from across the country,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. Education plays a significant role in Farmers Union and I’m delighted to see all the applicants so actively involved in their schools and communities.”

NFU Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2015 award year at www.nfu.org.

National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership. s Lexie Weber of New Rockford, N.D.

Ag Night a hit in Ramsey Co.

See us at Big Iron Sept. 9-11 in Fargo


Each year at North Dakota Farmers Union summer camps, youth vote for representatives to serve on the State Youth Advisory Council (SYAC). Each council member serves as a liaison for the NDFU youth program and helps define issues that impact youth. The council meets three times during the year and attends two senior camps the following summer at no cost. This year’s elected leaders include:

• Emme Aipperspach of Beulah. Parents: James and Patty.

• Bailey Bitz of Napoleon. Parents: James and Jackie.

• Emily McKay of Valley City. Parents: William and Kim.

• Kali Schwartzenberger of Napoleon. Parents: Terry and Mary.

• Lorenzo Strand of Nome. Parents: Brent and Angela.

According to Strand, he is a leader who is not afraid to voice

his opinion. He said, "I want to give back to NDFU for what they have done for me my whole life."

Schwartzenberg added, "I will help get more people involved and bring new ideas for projects and the co-op store that will be fun for everyone. I want to represent Farmers Union because I feel like I could make camp a home for everyone and bring new ideas to make camp even better."s

Campers elect the 2014 State Youth Advisory Council members

New shepherds clinic set for Sept.The North Dakota

State University Extension Service and NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center are hosting a free clinic for new shepherds on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the center. The program begins at 10 a.m. MST.

“Sheep are a good livestock enterprise for youth, families with off-the-farm jobs or existing livestock enterprises seeking diversification,” says Reid Redden, NDSU Extension sheep specialist. “New sheep operations are attractive because individuals can start small and build as they go. Plus, sheep operations don’t require

large startup capital or amounts of land, or expensive facilities and equipment. Within a few years, new shepherds can expand their flock rapidly and build a sustainable production system.”

Topics that will be covered during the clinic are:

• Sheep production• Sheep nutrition• Lambing barn

management• Shepherding equipment• Animal-handling

techniquesIn addition, participants will

be able to tour the Research Extension Center’s sheep facilities.

Lunch will be available for purchase. Register by Sept. 12.

For more information or to register, call (701) 231-5597 or e-mail [email protected]. s


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Another camping season endsIt’s time to say goodbye to summer but the

memories from North Dakota Farmers Union camp will be remembered throughout the year by nearly 1,000 youth who participated.

Three and five-day camps were offered for youth in grades 3-12. Each camp featured traditional activities like swimming, campfires, theme nights and sports, while teaching an interactive curriculum that built teamwork and leadership skills. Attendees also learned about cooperative businesses, and organized their own camp canteen as a co-op. Over $4,100 from the store profits were donated to various charities including: Make a Wish Foundation, Salvation Army, St. Judes Children’s Hospital, American Cancer Society, Feed My Starving Children, and the American Heart Association. s


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FOUNDING FARMERS RESTAURANT

We are thrilled to share the details about the newest location of Founding Farmers for Farmers Restaurant Group – Founding Farmers Tysons (FFT), opening in the bustling Northern Virginia business and shopping destination known as Tysons Corner.

Set to open mid-late November, FFT seats approximately 260 guests and is located in one of the most recognizable office towers in the area. FFT has been designed to embody the same principles and beliefs in farm fresh food and drink, sustainability at every turn, and our dedication to American family farmers that is the Founding Farmers legacy brand, but with an eye to adding regional Virginia family farm partners and purveyors to the offerings.

Many new initiatives have been developed in the FFT location to reflect the culinary spirit and traditions of Virginia, as seen through the eyes of the (Founding) Farmer. These include butchering regionally raised beef in-house, developing and brewing a proprietary Farm Blend

sun tea, creating a ‘“Farm Health” beverage program featuring fresh cold-press juices and non-alcoholic drinks, making butter in-house, creating a wonderfully unique dessert menu, and much more that embraces regional ingredients and showcases the high-quality culinary standards that Founding Farmers is known for.

The design of the restaurant space, bar, and dining areas were inspired by a modern Virginia farmhouse, where the collaboration of The Farm project team and the architect and interior designers have resulted in “rooms” of the house or the parts of the farm, such as: a barn (over the bar), a warm, more intimate style “bedroom” area with cushiony booths; the open and inviting “dining room” with larger tables, and the ‘living room’ area with lots of interesting accents, artwork, and other unique accents.

The restaurant also features lots of interesting (and even whimsical) touch points to engage guests and make them feel part of The Farm family – like they’re dining in a home that’s a place of lovely collections and memorabilia.

From a custom-built wood stone hearth for oven foods, and

a custom-designed working display area for guests to enjoy watching the finishing of cakes and desserts in the pastry studio, to an amazing golden tree artifact representing things that grow, and even an imaginative, fun six-foot tall duck (yes, a duck!) standing at the u-shaped bar … all of the elements in the restaurant have been produced with the intent to surprise, delight, and intrigue guests.

With a goal for Founding Farmers and Farmers Restaurant Group to continue growing and evolving our brand and how everything is seen Through The Eyes of The Farmer, it’s very exciting to see the restaurants thrive into year seven (Founding Farmers’ sixth anniversary is Sept. 8!).

Follow the construction progress and exciting opening details and news of the new Founding Farmers Tysons on Twitter (twitter.com/FFTysonsVA) and Facebook (facebook.com/FoundingFarmersTysons), and at WeAreFoundingFarmers.com.

We hope to see you there in the fall! s

Founding FarmersReady to open November 2014

Art rendering of the restaurant

Tysons


Congress is slated to return from August recess with a flurry of activity during the month of September before heading back to their constituents in the run-up to November’s election. A variety of regulatory or legal issues have dominated recent policy discussions:

Renewable Fuel Standard

The fate of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) remains in limbo. Last November, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to reduce the 2014 blending targets for the RFS. The finalized targets were supposed to be completed in June, but observers are still waiting. It is NFU’s hope that the delay is due to EPA working to get the numbers right.

NFU believes that ethanol and the RFS benefit consumers, the economy, our nation’s energy security and the environment.

Rail IssuesFarmers are considered “captive

shippers” in instances where they only have one railroad as an option and competitive market structures do not exist. Producers across the nation are worried about the willingness and ability of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) and Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) to deliver last year’s crop to market in order to make room for this year’s crop. There are nearly month-long delays of shipments. Farmers are completely at the mercy of the railroads.

Despite a June 20, 2014, order by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) requesting weekly status updates from BNSF and CP, not much has changed. The lack of railcars at elevators leads to delays and additional costs that the elevators pass down to farmers. Despite claims from BNSF that they are reducing delays, delays are

actually increasing in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. In fact, 95 percent of delays come from this region.

Country-of-Origin Labeling

On July 29, a federal appeals court affirmed its earlier decision that COOL should not be stopped. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the government may require factual, uncontroversial information to be included on a label. This is consistent with NFU’s position that American consumers want to know basic information about where their meat comes from, and livestock producers across the country are very proud of what they produce and ought to let the public know that.

It remains to be seen if the American Meat Institute and the other COOL opponents will continue the legal battle against the label. NFU contends that U.S. trade negotiators should pursue all options available to ensure that COOL remains in effect, and that there will likely be flexibility in whatever findings the WTO announces.

A letter spearheaded by Congressmen Rick Crawford, R-Ark., and Jim Costa, D-Calif., was sent to USDA in early August, urging the department to fold on COOL.

Even if the WTO rules partially against the U.S. in this case, there are still more avenues for U.S. trade officials to explore to preserve basic consumer-right-to-know labels like COOL. The Crawford-Costa letter would direct USDA to wave the white flag to our trading partners and to give up on your right to know where your food comes from.

Beginning Farmer Institute to Hold First Session The fourth class of the NFU Be-ginning Farmer Institute (BFI) will be in Wash-ington, D.C., in September to take part in the first session of the institute. Participants will learn about USDA programs, risk management, bookkeeping, how to discuss a business plan with a lend-er, and lesser-known opportunities to generate farm income and keep production costs in line. Those in the fourth class are Nicole Vojtech of Ohio; Tracey Zink of Nebraska; Courtney Krueger of North Dakota; Chris Holman and Kriss Marion of Wisconsin; Harrison Topp of Colora-do; Glen Hughes and Thomas Clark of Indiana; Erin Bailey of Washing-ton; Rick Duvall of Illinois; Chelsea Kruse of New Hampshire; Troy Hunoff of South Dakota; Nicholas Levendofsky, Matt and Leah Ubel of Kansas.

Voting Records ComingWith the mid-term elections

coming up soon, stay tuned to NFU publications as our biennial voting records for Congress will be released.

President’s Trade Promotion Authority

Although Congress is out for recess and will be in town only briefly before leaving again for the campaign trail, the Senate may attempt action on the president’s Trade Promotion Authority, or “fast track,” soon. NFU favors thoughtful consideration of trade agreements by Congress and will continue to advocate for U.S. agriculture in trade negotiations. s

Courtney KruegerNorth Dakota


CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

FARM EQUIPMENT

Classified ad space is free and available to NDFU members. Ads will run one time only.

Ads must be mailed, e-mailed or faxed. NO ADS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE.

Include your name, address, phone number and mail to:

NDFU ClassifiedsPO Box 2136 • Jamestown ND 58402-2136

e-mail: [email protected] Fax: 701-252-6584 • 701-952-0102Deadline is the 15th of every month.

Contact us to repeat your ad. Limit-175 words.

FOR SALEMassey Ferguson 880 plow, set at 8-18”, but has a two bottom extension to make it into a 10 bottom, nice heavy auto reset plow, equipment has been used on 200 acres for the past 7 years, some parts are wore, but it’s far from junk, cash or certified check only, Can e-mail pics. 597-3100 evenings, Adrian J. Miller, Raleigh.FOR SALEJD tractor, early 50s model, runs good with good tires; John Deere 38 mower in good shape; JD 640 rake; electric meat saw, ‘79 1/2 ton Chevy pickup, good shape. 348-3165, Rose Opp, Glen Ullin.FOR SALEJD 7700 Turbo hydro combine with pickup and straight head, shedded and running order, best offer. 965-6845, Lee Stenson, Crosby.FOR SALECIH 1015 stub header with 11’ Sund raking pickup, $1,500. 833-2352, Greg Samson, Minot.FOR SALEIH 300 tractor, good sheet metal, good tires, starts and runs good, uses no oil, live pto., good little haying tractor, $3,000. 391-6404, Patrick Roehrich, Washburn.FOR SALEIHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; F10 Farmhand w/weigh all Snoco bale loader; hd. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ hd. V packer; 5 bottom packer w/hitch; 8 steel grain bins w/steel floor, 1,000-12,400 bu.; Peterson dual rims, 18.4-34 to 232.1-30; 11’ wide push-all hay basket for DuAl loader; push-off hay basket for DuAl loader; Versatile 8”x50’ pto. auger; Feterl 6 “x36’ electric auger. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.FOR SALE6-16’s JD 3200 plow w/packer; 903 Melroe, 8-18’s plow; 12’ Melroe drill; 14’ Melroe drill; Leon rock picker; Melroe 22’ harrow; Hayliner 269 New Holland small square baler; AC 12’ disc; 1979 6’x20’ Kiefer stock trailer; 42” JD garden tiller. 483-7892, Louie N. Hendricks, Dickinson.FOR SALE1979 855 Versatile tractor, 8,759 hrs; 1959 F600 Ford 2 ton grain truck, 13’ wood box; JD Model H Series 47, wood box, ground driven manure spreader; 1958 JD 820 JD diesel tractor, very good condition, 1,597 hrs. on overhaul, always shedded, all complete; Emerson 1 bottom plow; JD 1 shank subsoiler; 4 JD cast wheel weights, No. A3404R. 945-2379, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.FOR SALERichardton hi-dump silage wagon, $1,500. 400-5279, Martin Schaff, Mandan.

FOR SALE1979 Versatile 4x4 900, new inside tires, pump for air seeder fan, air seat; needs injectors adjusted and clutch; new oils and filter, width 43’, culston; Massey 750 combine, variable spd. diesel, needs clutch, 24’ header and sunflower pans and reel; 8” x 48’ pto auger; 1974 Chevy Titan with box and hoist,318 Detroit diesel, 10 spd. trans., needs trans. work. 833-4795, Orlan Swensrud, Minot.FOR SALE2900 Premier MacDon swather with 661 hrs., like new, always shedded, no mice, 25’ draper with pickup reel; 4 straw walkers for 9600 and 9610; 30’ all finger auger for John Deere head. 226-6633, Gerry Rattei, Napoleon.FOR SALE2 Keystock (corn) grates for 88 Series Case IH combines, like new, less than 300 acres, $175. 542-3345 or 208-0516, Daryl Klein, Balta.FOR SALEJD 924 header w/batt reel and lifters for downed crop, works great, $2,000 obo; 1,000 gal. NH3 tank, $2,500; Case 1270 tractor, $7,000. 764-6410, Casey Lund, Killdeer.FOR SALEWoods Gill core aerator, 48” tractor 3-pt. lift requirement; 3/8” hd. frame w/rack to hold additional weight, 1-1/4 shaft w/reinforce-ment structure, 3/4” OD hardened closed spoons, 4 1/2” penetration, greasable journal bearings for each spoon assembly, like new, $975. 223-4841, Joe Sickler, Bismarck.FOR SALE2 IHC 915 combines w/pickup headers, good tires and diesel engines, 1 - 20’ , 1 - 24’ straight header; 2 IHC 1492 combines w/pickups; IHC 914 combines for parts; 2 Versatile 20’ swathers and 1 for parts; 1 swath roller; Antique tractors, some on steel wheels. 626-7627, LaVerne Anderson, Voltaire.FOR SALE1974 Int. 1466, $5,000; 1969 Allis Chalmers 190; 345 Du-Al loader with grapple fork; 325 Du-Al loader with grapple fork; 1993 Vermeer K baler, $2,500; 1981 stock trailer, 6’x14’; calf cradle, old; 2 - 18.4-26, 6 ply tires, $100 ea.; 2 - 18.4-30, 6 ply tires, $150 ea.; 1 - 7.50-16 52, 8 ply, tire, $50; 2 - 11.00-16 82, 8 ply multi rib tires, $100 ea.; 1 - 11L-14, 8 ply tire, $75. 483-5063, Richard Dvorak, Dickinson.FOR SALE1990 385 Case IH diesel with 2345QT Bush Hog loader, 3 pt. pto.; power steering, $6,000; JD horse dump rake, offer; 4 Friesen fert. hopper bins, Model 1412 cc., 1,900 bu., 63 ton, only 1 bin had fert. use, make offer. 949-2808 or 256-0883, Larry Petri, Nekoma.FOR SALE103 Versatile swather with motor, can buy the swather or just the motor; pull-type rock picker in good shape; calf puller, like new with chain, items can be seen at McClusky farm. 324-2459, Clarence Hoffer, Harvey.FOR SALECIH 721 PT swather, bat reel, stored inside, $1,500; 12” pto. water pump, 50’ vinyl hose, $3,200; JD pony drill, $125. 283-5178, Marc Greening, Wales.

FOR SALE1950 Oliver tractor, GM engine not run-ning, good 23.1x34 rear tires, near new front tires, fender fuel tanks, $3,500; GII Gleaner combine, cab, 9’ Sund pickup, no engine, kept inside, many good parts, $450; F11 Farmhand loader with grab fork, good shape, $1,000. 391-6865, Ron Gessele, Bismarck.FOR SALE1947 MM 445 tractor, live power, live hyd., fair condition, $2,200 obo; parting out 1986 Ford 300 F150 6, cab, box, Lavern grill guard, bumpers. 567-2456, Delbert Woodley, Haynes. FOR SALE3 bottom JD plow, mechanical lift, $300; 15’ JD one way disk, $100; steel stock rack to fit 70s Chev. pickups, $200; 839-2023, Milt Vanerstrom, Minot.FOR SALEMisc. parts for N6 or N7 Gleaner combine - filters, belts, sickle sections and sickle guards; MacDon 3600 Prairie Star Model, pull-type swather; Cenex 2,200 bu. grain bin, excellent shape, to be moved; 1973 900 Series 1 Versatile; truck mounted drill fill auger, could be used to fill air seeder cart or other types of grain or feed tanks. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau. FOR SALEInternational H tractor, wide front, good tires, runs good, $1,500. 262-4546 or 649-0132, James Eversvik, McHenry.FOR SALE71 International truck, 44,000 mi., 400 bu. steel Frontier box & hoist; 15” Troy built rototiller; homemade log splitter; tractor hydraulics. 347-4927, Bill Martin, Chaffee.FOR SALE2 - 220 JD sunflower heads, 9” pans, drum reel, 1 for 8820, 9600, $1,800 for both; 2001 JD 9750, 4x4, $25,000 in repairs, $50,000; 914 7 bolt pk.; 630 flex head with Crary air bar, $12,000; 936 Versatile, $26,000; 2 - 1994 40’ Cornhusker hopper trailers, $20,000 pair; 600 amp electric panel, new; 1 large core drill; Hy bender for 2”-4” conduit; 1/2”-4” dies for threading conduit; 7250 Case IH, MFWD w/loader, $48,000; 201 JD 7410 w/loader, $30,000; 2011 41’x72” black Wilson Ag hopper, $34,000. 361-4403 or 261-9999, Gary Christianson, Mapleton.FOR SALE400 Versatile swather motor, Ford 6 sylinder, Model 200 CID, Serial No. 25074. 782-6899, Rod Grenz, Hazelton.FOR SALE1,600 gal. water tank with connecting hoses and Pacer 5 hp., 195 gpm., 2” water pump, $400. 362-7724, Dennis Wolseth, Glenburn.FOR SALE2 IHC cylinder heads, reconditioned, casting # 361 665 C-1; brand new cylinder concave for IHC 915 or 014 combines; Summers mid-mount pickup sprayer, 60’ booms, 350 gal. tank, TeeJet dripless valve bodies, low drift nozzles, CSR foam marker, lights, with or without 3/4 ton pickup box trailer; Melroe belt pickup attachment, needs 3 belts. 465-3749, Arlo or Karen Blumhagen, Drake.FOR SALEIH 25’ 1010 rigid header, hyds. fore/aft, bat reel, $3,500; IH 810 pickup head with JD 7 belt pickup, $2,500. 399-9964, Scott Fleming, Fessenden.

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FOR SALE18’ hydrostatic Versatile 400 swather; JD 6600 combine. 348-3490, Roy Heinle, Glen Ullin.FOR SALEIH 8230 pull-type swather; 30’ IH 1010 header, great shape; 25’ IH 1010 header; JD 653 all crop header, has IH adapter; 50’ Herman harrow with Gates retro-fit teeth; 14’x6’ DuAl manure spreader. 784-5452 or 263-7722, Ron Undlin, Lansford.FOR SALE1480 combine, 2 sets concaves, rocktrap, reverser, chopper, 466 engine, new AC; 20’ 1020 flex header, good shape, $3,500. 966-2261 or 741-3877, Tim Bredeson, Fairdale.FOR SALEReduced prices – 22’ Luckee pans IH sunflower header, $1,500; sunflower 30’ header w/pans & reel to fit Case IH com-bine, $1,000 obo; straight 25’ header to fit Case IH combine, $400; Case IH adapter, allows you to use a newer header on an older combine, best offer; 2 - 2 wheel header trailers approx 30’, $600 - $800. 228-6571 or 366-4588, Greg Sletto, Willow City.FOR SALE1978 IH 1460 combine with 24’ 810 headr and 810 pickup header with 378 Melroe pickup, chaff spreader, 23.1x26 tires, 5,480 hrs., all in good condition. 348-3767 or 426-7947 (Adam), Kevin Schantz, Glen Ullin.FOR SALE1983 JD 8820, turbo straw chopper, chaff spreader, good condition, stored inside, $10,000, pickup head goes with combine; JD 925 rigid head w/trailer, $1,500. 351-2318, Dean Ensrud, Pekin.FOR SALEAllis Chalmers combine, big engine, low hrs., 13’ head w/Melroe pickup, 24’ straight head. 873-4401, Duane Walz, Beulah.FOR SALESakundiak HD 7”x41’ auger w/Briggs 16 hp. motor; 4400 24’ Wilrich chisel cultivator w/Deg. harrows; Valmar 160 & NH3 setup, always shedded, exc. cond.; Melroe 5-16 moldboard plow & packer; Wilrich 6-18 moldboard plow & packer; 2 1/4 ton NH3 tank & running gear; 2 - 100 IH press drills. 529-4830, Alvin Magandy, Douglas.FOR SALEMDS 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; heavy-duty 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 Euro-Global attachment changer with skid-steer hookup; other MDS attachments on hand or available; new Koyker 7’ quick-tach scoop; new Koyker 545 FWA loader with 8’ scoop & grapple, mounts available; JD 146 and 148 loaders w/mounts; used skid-steer scoops, F-11 &F-10 loaders & loader parts. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.

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FOR SALE1980 El Camino, gold & cream - two tone, 305 engine with factory 4 barrel, 350 turbo transmission, good condition, every-day 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 314-640-1884, Mike Ryan, Stanley.FOR SALE1974 F600 27’ Ford truck box and hoist; 1981 Freightliner, 3406 Cat, 20 spd., splicer; 1952 Ford F600 truck w/hoist, runs great. 483-7892, Louie N. Hendricks, Dickinson.FOR SALE1986 Ford F150 HD XLT 4x4, 5.8 HO, 4 brl. motor, auto, topper, 133,000 mi., some rust and paint peeling, would make a good farm truck, $2,000 obo. 720-0827, Gary Schell, Velva.FOR SALE2005 2500 HD 6.6 Duramax 4x4, black, crew cab, alum. wheels, goose neck ball, grill guard, running boards, 235,000 mi. w/only 42,000 mi. on new engine, $11,000. 949-2808 or 256-0883, Larry Petri, Nekoma.FOR SALE1989 Mercury Grand Marquis; 1985 F350 Ford dually, 2 WD, diesel. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.FOR SALE2004 Chevy Impala, 3.5, red, 151,000 mi., good condition, $3,200. 283-5178, Marc Greening, Wales.FOR SALE2003 Dodge Intrepid, high mi., no dents, new tires, runs great, $1,800. 966-2261 or 741-3877, Tim Bredeson, Fairdale.FOR SALE1977 Yamaha motorcycle, 5,127 mi., windshield, flarings, maroon, needs bat-tery, muffler, very promising fixer-upper, was running prior to overhaul, has title, $500; 1985 Kawasaki touring motorcycle, luggage racks, windshield, flarings, ma-roon, 69,224 mi., $1,800; Model T, 2 spd. rear end, wood spoke wheels, $100. 543-3843, Doug & Deb Hannestad, Hatton.FOR SALE1982 Chevy 3/4 ton, 4 whl. drive pickup, 350 engine, good mechanical condition. 873-4401, Duane Walz, Beulah.FOR SALE1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V8, 4.3 liter motor, mint cond.; 1951 straight eight Buick. 597-3730 or [email protected], Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALESmall 30-40 bu. creep feeder without sides, $100; 1975 GMC 6500, V8, tandem, 366 with 5/2 spd., 9-00.20 tires, new steer tires, rears all good, flat bed with sturdy bale rack to haul 11 bales, Harsh hoist, stringers good, 66,033 act. mi., 2 saddle tanks, $5,000; 16’ x 5” auger, hyd. hoses included, used only 2 seasons, stored inside, $250; 8’ pickup stock rack, $100. 543-3843, Doug & Deb Hannestad, Hatton.FOR SALEAutomatic head gate, no texting please. 391-6404, Pat Roehrich, Washburn.FOR SALE1939 F-14 tractor. runs good, rebuilt carb, magneto, new rings, value job and good paint. 282-3719, Gaylas Prichard, West Fargo.FOR SALE1978 IHC 915 combine, good rubber, engine, belt pickup, ready to go, $2,500 obo. 228-2124 or 228-6066, Orlan Dreyer, Bottineau.FOR SALENew rotor rasp bar kit for both rotors in New Holland combines, Model late TR-96, 97, 98, 99 and CR960, part # B96206; Motomco grain moisture tester and scale; bulk 500 gal. fuel tank w/electric pump. 578-4306, Clayton Patterson, Donnybrook.FOR SALEPower wagon for corn silage w/wo running gear; swather transport; 2 ton fertilizer box that fits inside a truck box. 679-2135, Terry Kohler, Benedict.FOR SALE13x24 Layman chain stack mover, orbit motor drive, 3 new ties, $1,200. 425-1714 or 878-4327, Larry Elmer, Hebron.FOR SALE20’ Morris drill w/weeder seeder and trans-port, always shedded; #10 -18’ Versatile swather; Melroe 5-16 plow; John Deere 5-16 plow; 1964 Chev. truck w/box and hoist; M International tractor w/loader. 947-2908, Janet Jordre, Sheyenne.FOR SALE4020 John Deere tractor, no cab, 2 hyd., new tires all around, 1968 or 1969 model. 475-2858, Peter Glatt, Driscoll.FOR SALE2 row corn cultivator for H, M, or SM; 2 row corn planter; 3 and 4 bottom plow packer and press drills; 2 Heros grain cleaners. 597-3730, [email protected], Larry Nagel, Shields.FOR SALEFarm King 10”x60’ auger w/swing hopper, $2,750; Flexi-Coil Model 62 pull-behind field sprayer, 90’, foam marker, chem. mixing cone, 1,000 gal. tank, $2,800. 871-9930 or 366-4414, Duane Rockvoy, Willow City.FOR SALEHomemade 21’ truck bale rack, $150; pick-up stock rack, $50; dual wheel truck frame with hitch, good tires, $450. 528-4242, Curtis Hokanson, Alamo.WANTEDSet of Lucky 9” sunflower pans to fit 30’ JD header, with or without header. 226-6633 or 754-2875, Gerry Rattei, Napoleon.WANTED806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; John Deere 5010, 5020, 6030; MM 1350, 1355; others also, running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

FOR SALE20’ x 6” grain auger; 8’ flexicoil packer, made in Canada, like new; Melroe #903 6 bottom, 16” heavy duty plow w/reset mechanism. 824-2084, Ester Kuehn, Mott.FOR SALE605 Vermeer Super J, dual hyd. twine arms, cab monitor, one season on new bars & teeth, $4,500; JD 3960 pull type forage harvester, cab monitor, 36”, 2 row corn head, 6’ pickup head, $5,500; older Haybuster Model 01113 tub grinder, 1,000 pto, $1,500. 226-2977, Bruce Lang, Sterling.


FOR SALEHorse collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35’-50’ long; used tires - 6 Bridgestone tires 245-75-R16; 4 - 225-60-R16 M&S; 4 used Firestone P265-70-R16 M&S; 3 Michelin P225-60-R16 M&S; 4 Hercules Ultra 215-70-R15; 2 Co-op Ready Grip G78-15 MS studded, less than 2,000 mi. on Ford wheels; 2 Firestone L78-15 studded; 2 P25-75 R15 Cooper Weathermaster studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 P125-75 R15 Goodyear studded on Ford wheels; 2 P215-75 R15 Sears Snow Handlers; small cement mixer. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.FOR SALEHomemade 6’x8’ horse drawn sled; Homco Model E 1803, 4 hp. rider mower; horse drawn potato hiller, horse drawn dirt scoop, good condition; antique horse saddle. 945-2379, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.FOR SALE2009 Keystone Raptor 3712TS toyhauler, triple axle, 3 slide-outs, sleeps 12, Onan generator, 12’ toy bay w/50 gal. fuel storage, smoke & pet free, call for more info and pics. 659-0705, Jessica Clemens, Wimbledon.FOR SALENew tires – Titan 18.4x38x8 ply bias@$750 ea.; 4 Goodyear 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 Fires-tone 520/85R42 radials; 2 BKT 16.9x24x-8ply bias@$490 ea. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.FOR SALE24’ Mallard camper, pull-behind, stored inside, $1,500 obo; JD radiator from 1941 JD Model A. 270-0184, Harold Severson, Lakota.FOR SALEMovable stand for sock-type cattle oiler; LP torch w/good cart & LP 20# tank. 252-6455. Myron Tarno, Jamestown.

MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE1930s solid oak, natural wood, antique Ice box, good cond., 40” wide, collectible item. 628-6949 or 314-640-1884 (Mike), 314-499-6949 (Rose), Mike Ryan, Stanley.FOR SALEWheel barrow on rubber, like new; DeLaval cream separator, manual, lot of separator parts - spouts, milk screens, milk tubs, etc.; 2 Surge buckets, no covers, first milk swing high bucket; Toledo barrel scale w/price number, up to 15 lbs.; platform county beam scale w/weights; JD wheel & front end & hub wrenches, box ends; Dexter 6-hole pencil sharpener; full can of Heet when price was 65¢; box camera, made in USA, uses D6 Agfa film; new hand torch hose & valve for propane tank; 50’ new flex pressure washer hose, 3/8” ID, 4,500 lbs. pressure; 4 GM 15” spoke hub caps, 2 International 15” hub caps, also other older hub caps for Ford V8 & Chrysler; Wayne Booster 1/2 h.p. electric water pump, 1” ports. 934-4822, Clemens Fleck, Bismarck.FOR SALEWomen’s full length fur coat, size 8, dark color, by State Fur Co.; Resistol Triple X hat, Beaver dark color, size 7 3/8, like new; CP exercise bike; Old Style beer bar sign; Dell printer; basketball hoop on wheels. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.FOR SALE2 motorcycles for parts, 1972 Honda, have title, another Honda, no title, $100 for both; 3 - 3 wheelers, 1 is fixable - $90, 2 for parts - $100 for both; Turn Table Quick pickup tow hitch, front mount, $200; Deering horse drawn mower, no mower bar, $100; single row horse drawn cultivator, $100; Horse drawn dump rake, complete, had been converted to tractor hookup, $100. 543-3843, Doug & Deb Hannestad, Hatton.FOR SALEHood, grill, headlight assembly and gas tank for a WD45 Allis tractor; 42” deck for a Murray lawn tractor, new blades and belt. 259-2140 or 739-8680, Myron Fowler, Michigan.FOR SALEFor parts - 1984 Chev. 4 dr. Cavalier wagon, 1967 Chev. 1/2 ton pickup, 2 older Toro riding mowers, 8 & 10 hp.; propane tanks - 2 (24) gal., 1 (114) gal., 1 (250) gal., 1 (287) gal.; new 12’x24’ garage in box from Menards; 1971 Scorpian snowmobile, stored inside; like new electric lift chair, brown. 385-4617 or 848-6306, Jim Acker-man, Kenmare.FOR SALE12’ hard wood stock rack, red, factory made, like new; Worksaver 3 pt. fence post digger, 3 augers; 2 cream separators, electric #518 and #S16 w/crank, both w/complete attachments. 597-3730, [email protected], Larry Nagel, Shields.WANTEDSet of 4 ATV tires to replace 26x12.00x12NHS - 4 ply, must be in fair shape. 567-2456, Delbert Woodley, Haynes. WANTEDCrocks, jugs with store advertising; old metal advertising signs, gas pumps, old metal oil cans, old advertising clocks or thermometers; old road signs, traps, knives, shell boxes, guns, old pop or medicine bottles; old highway road signs; old 1 lb. coffee tin cans; ND pottery, carnival glass; ND books - 50 yrs. in the Saddle. 258-0420 or 220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

FOR SALE1952 1 1/2 ton Chevy truck with box and hoist, good tires, runs, new paint last year. 794-3171, Eunice Christmann, Center.FOR SALE1988 Cadillac Seville SLS, 128,000 mi., $2,500. 425-1714 or 878-4327, Larry Elmer, Hebron.FOR SALE2005 GMC Yukon XL SLT, very good cond., Maroon with 2 tone gray interior, 2 WD, 5.3L flexible fuel gas/alc 8 cyl. V8 en-gine, 3.42 rear axle gears, 102,000+ mi., loaded, for pics - http://the-broken-arrow.com/forsale/index.html. 486-3354, David Deutscher, Medina.FOR SALE1928 Model T - slat truck with grain box, 2 spd. rear end, used in parade in 1996, engine no compression, engine not froze, always garaged, can be seen in Sharon, ND. 920-458-1522 or [email protected], A.R. Mikkelson, Sheboygan, WI.WANTED1928 to 1941 Ford pickup bed, looking for other parts for these year pickups also, may consider whole vehicles. 680-1079, Dylan Ekstrom, Forman.

WANTEDPrairie dog hunters to come and hunt on my land, make reservations now. 597-3730 or [email protected], Larry Nagel, Shields. WANTEDHyd. cylinder w/hoses, prefer JD black or green w/stop, 3-4” stroke. 252-6455. Myron Tarno, JamestownWANTEDUsed 20.8R-42 tractor tires, in good condition. 226-2977, Bruce Lang, Sterling.GIVEAWAYDeLaval No. 16 milk separator. 833-2352, Greg Simonson, Minot.

FOR SALE247 acres of pasture for 2015 season, SE of Washburn. e-mail - [email protected], Terry Sawicki, Wilton.FOR SALE26’x60’ ranch home, to be moved, Minn-kota triple windows, steel siding, includes oak kitchen cabinets, 90+ gas furnace with central air, $20,000. 966-2261 or 741-3877, Tim Bredeson, Fairdale.FOR SALE24’x48’ heated shop, 10’ door, back half insulated, cemented, wired, heated, front half cold storage, adjacent lot for parking, located in Ashley, see www.bismanonline.com ad #1220595 for pictures. 730-0232, Joddy Meidinger, Ashley.FOR SALE2 story, 4 bdrm. home, built in 1915, locat-ed with double attached garage, restored hardwood floors, new shingles, sits on 4 lots, garden shed, original wrought iron fence, great bed and breakfast opportu-nity, www.salweirealestate.com for pics. 730-0232, Joddy Meidinger, Ashley.

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FOR SALE6 year old Registered Haflinger stallion, halter broke, hand breed or pasture breed, $750, would make a nice gelding. 543-3843, Doug & Deb Hannestad, Hatton.FOR SALEReg. Percherons - black 2 yr. stallion, broke to drive; following horses are not broke to drive - 5 yr. old mare, bred for 2015; 5 yr. old stallion, good breeder; 2014 stud colts; 2013 filly. 226-3412, Lavern Frankfurth, Bismarck.FOR SALESmall herd of mixed age cows, Red Angus and Simmental Red Angus Cross, running with Purebred Red Angus bull. They have been my wife’s cattle but due to health has to give up. 984-2328, Jim Heron, Cathay.

FEED AND SEEDFOR SALE26 – 2013 big round bales. 597-3052, Lyla Schreiner, Flasher.FOR SALESmall square bales of wheat straw after harvest, taking orders now. 833-2352, Greg Simonson, Minot.


Serving in the capacity of North Dakota Farmers Union president is a great privilege. You get to meet and interact with a large number of people and interact with many agriculture organizations, consumer groups and environmentalists. I believe consumer and environmental perspectives about agriculture may be the most diversified compared to any other industry.

We, in agriculture, have a number of outside forces trying to influence how we farm, ranch and operate. These forces will always be working to support their interests. We also have a number of internal forces that try to influence various styles of farming, ranching and operation.

We need to have unity in our industry. I am a conventional farmer who utilizes minimum tillage to plant my crops. I use commercial products and have raised GMO and non-GMO crops. I believe

my operation is sustainable and I believe I am a good steward of the land. I also believe that other farm and ranch operations that may be organic, non-GMO, full tillage, no tillage, growth hormone free, and so forth are also sustainable and good stewards. I personally do not, nor does NDFU challenge, anyone’s style of farming as long as it is kept in the hands of family farmers.

We, in agriculture, all appreciate our diversity and should celebrate the great service we provide to our country and the world.

In the United States, we have a system in our government that studies, regulates, and approves what and how we can grow food. I believe it is the best in the world. We need to trust that this system works or we will continuously have debates on specific traits or styles that will hurt our markets. This is why we need unity amongst our farm organizations. We need to stop criticizing other farming and

ranching practices. It is time for all of us to educate

our families, friends, urban dwellers and others – at every opportunity we have – about the wonderful work we do to feed the world safely and sustainably. We need to communicate how we exist with and value clean air, clean water and wildlife and still manage our operations. Specifically, we need to unite and spread the word about our opposition to new EPA definitions for the “waters of the USA,” the Clean Water, Parks, and Wildlife constitutional amendment that will be on the North Dakota November ballot, and the lowering of the Renewable Fuel Standard that was put in place in 2007.

Farmers and ranchers are a small number in comparison to our population. To be honestly represented, we need to reach out and tell our story to as many food consumers as possible in a united way. s

Agriculture needs to be united

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