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After learning that the proposed Spiritwood nitrogen fertilizer plant would not be built by CHS, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said, “While we are disappointed that the proposed plant will not be completed, we are happy that CHS has committed to investing $2.8 billion into nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing through CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC. This step will ultimately help producers and will allow CHS to get their products to patrons on a timely basis using their new resources.”

Carl Casale, CHS president and chief executive officer, said, “Our long-term goal has always been to add value for CHS owners through investment in the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing

space. To that end, we’ve continued to look at a variety of options, including the Spiritwood project,” he said. “Ultimately, we determined that the construction cost, water supply challenges, overall risk profile and time required for the Spiritwood project had changed significantly since it was first considered. As a result, we concluded we couldn’t achieve the level of returns needed to justify the increased costs and risks.

“We deeply appreciate the tremendous support and assistance from the Jamestown and Spiritwood communities, North Dakota’s governor, elected officials and state agencies and organizations like North Dakota Farmers Union; and other

government leaders who have supported us through our due diligence process.”

Casale noted that CHS has been a committed North Dakota business and neighbor since its 1931 founding and looks forward to a bright future that includes other investments in the state. Given the dynamic market for nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing and distribution, investing in CF Nitrogen creates access to more immediate benefits to CHS owners and customers than a four-year plant construction window, Casale said.

NDFU will continue to work with CHS in developing concepts to increase economic success for family farms and ranches. s

CHS announces end of nitrogen fertilizer plant project in Spiritwood

NFU Fly-in coming up this monthNational Farmers Union will

host members from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the legislative Fly-in Sept. 15-18.

Farmers Union members will hear from U.S. Department of Agriculture officials about current events, opportunities and other work the department is doing on behalf of farmers. They will also receive briefings from White House officials, U.S. Senate and House of Representative committee leadership and staff. Select members of Congress will be presented with the Golden Triangle, one of NFU’s highest awards.

The most important agenda items, however, are meetings on Capitol Hill.

Teams of Farmers Union members will stop by the office of every member of Congress. Each team will highlight key priorities for the organization, struggles they are facing, and goals for future legislation and the next farm bill.

Fly-ins are an important and effective way to influence policy. North Dakota Farmers Union will be sending the following individuals:

FLY-IN PARTICIPANTS: Steve and Amy Bieber, BeulahKasey Bitz, LaMoureTerry and Mary Borstad, Devils LakeLori Carlson, JamestownTom and Kathy Dutton, Menoken Eric and Jill Friesz, New LeipzigKarly Held, EgelandWilliam and Karen Kershaw, MenokenBob Kuylen, South HeartJessica Larson and Sutton Larson, LeedsWes Niederman, Morristown, S.D.Paul and Deanne Olson, ForbesDavid Porsborg, New Salem

Kayla Pulvermacher, BismarckJustin Sherlock, DazeyShane and Stormie Sickler, GladstoneAngela Skogen, WillistonJohn Skogen, EppingJeanna Smaaladen, Grand ForksBri Sorensen, JamestownTyler and Shannon Stafslien, RyderDennis and Cathy Stromme, ZahlJennifer Sundeen, JamestownJames Teigen, RugbyMark Watne, JamestownDaryl Zarak, South HeartRobin and Michelle Ziesch, Pettibone s


WRAPPING UP NDFU SUMMER CAMP 200 0o15It’s time to say goodbye to summer but the memories

from North Dakota Farmers Union Camp will be remembered throughout the year by the 991 youth who participated.

NDFU Camp Coordinator Mary Mertens explained, “We had a wonderful camping season. The weather cooperated for most of the summer to give us some nice days in the lake and pool. The summer staff was energetic and fun for the campers.”

Camps were divided into junior and senior level age groups. Specially trained counselors facilitated activities and supervised campers at 14 different four and five-day camps throughout the summer.

As with all Farmers Union Camps, youth organize and operate their own cooperative – a camp store – as part of the educational focus on cooperatives. At the end of the summer, all profits are donated to charities that campers select. This year, a total of $3,930.75 was given to the following organizations: the American Cancer Society, North Dakota Make-A-Wish, the Heart Butte Camp, Wounded Warriors, St. Jude’s Hospital, American Heart Association, Grant County Food Pantry and Love Your Melon.

Other camp activities included swimming, singing, theme nights, sports, dancing, special projects and campfires.

Farmers Union Camp counselors also followed a curriculum that encouraged campers to enhance their public speaking, cooperation and interpersonal skills. s


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To keep connected with the youth program, go to the NDFU website or to the youth NDFU Facebook page.


Sami Bitz

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 representatives attend two senior camps the following summer at no cost.

2015-16 SYAC:

• Sami Bitz from Wishek, daughter of Danny and Christy

• Jakob Iverson from Langdon, son of Jon and Carissa

• Kelsey Perdue from Ray, daughter of Steve and Bernadette

• Tanner King from Donnybrook, son of Kevin and Tahnee

• Hailey Zwirner from Berlin, twin daughter of Thad and Stacey

• Samantha Zwirner from Berlin, twin daughter of Thad and Stacey

MEET THE NEW SYAC MEMBERS

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Internship creates opportunitiesBY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

For Brandon Breckheimer, summer doesn’t mean a break from his collegiate career at North Dakota State University. Summer is the time he gets to explore career opportunities at CHS/Dakota Plains Cooperative in Valley City.

This year, Breckheimer is completing his third year working at the co-op and his second year as a CHS Inc. intern.

He said, “Getting an internship with CHS gave me the opportunity to apply what I’ve learned in school out in the field. I’ve had the chance to job shadow and make sure I’m going down the right career path.”

As a junior, Breckheimer is majoring in crop and weed science with a minor in soil science and agribusiness.

“I’ve already learned so much. I’ve loved working here and there are a lot of opportunities in agriculture and in a company as big as CHS. I want to keep my options open,” he said.

Some of his summer tasks have included scouting for weeds, helping stage fields prior to spraying and looking for potential problems in crops. He has also

participated in farm visits, crop tours, and talked with growers one-on-one.

Breckheimer added, “I’ve found out a lot about chemicals and weed identification. It all ties in with my college classes. It’s so much easier to learn in the classroom when you’ve seen it out in the field and vice versa.”

Agronomy Sales Manager Kevin Dockter supervises the intern and said, “We value interns and we want them to get a good feel for what they want to study. We want them to experience what it’s like in the field and ideally, we’d like to see them come back to us for employment. Brandon does a great job and is able to work independently. He probably knows more than I do!”

Each summer, more than 250 students around the country join CHS affiliated co-ops in a variety of internships ranging from in-the-field sales and agronomy internships to in-office marketing, accounting internships and more. Many of interns return for a second year and land a full-time career. For more information on internships, go to www.chsinc.com/our-company/careers/interns. s

Agronomy Sales Manager Kevin Dockter checks out a soybean field with summer intern Brandon Breckheimer.


Westward hO!

Cass, Richland and Sargent County members traveled west to explore the sights and sounds of Medora. The group toured “behind the scenes” of the Burning Hills Amphitheater, dressing rooms and stage set.

Despite the heat, members enjoyed a tour of the Red Trail Energy Plant in Richardton.

Singers and dancers take the stage in Medora. Members checked out the Dakota Dinosaur Museum.

Fifty-one Farmers Union members from Cass, Richland and Sargent counties traveled west on Aug. 11-12 to explore Medora, a variety of museums, and an ethanol plant.

The group of 51 first toured the new galleries and exhibit spaces at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck, before traveling to Medora. When they arrived, they received a guided tour of the historic city and then departed for the famous pitchfork fondue.

A special “Behind the Scenes Tour” of the Burning Hills Amphitheater, performer dressing rooms, and stage set was taken prior to the spectacular Medora Musical. Members learned about the 50-year history and inner workings of the “Greatest Show in the West.”

The following morning, an even greater step back into history happened at the Dakota Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson, where 14 different dinosaurs and hundreds of fossils, rocks and minerals are on display. The adjacent Pioneer Machinery Building was also a popular stop with exhibits interpreting early agriculture and ranching methods utilized in the area.

The final stop of the two-day adventure was Red Trail Energy in Richardton. Soaring temperatures above 100 degrees didn’t dampen member interest in the 50 million gallon corn-based ethanol plant, which began operations in 2007. s


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selected for “Country Woman of the Year”

Annie Carlson, vice president of marketing for Morning Joy Farm, has been selected as Farm & Ranch Guide¹s Country Woman of the Year 2015.

Carlson, who was selected from a field of six finalists, was presented the award during the annual program which was held July 24 at the Baymont Inn and Suites in Mandan.

“I¹m shocked and in awe,” Carlson said upon hearing her name called as the 22nd recipient of the prestigious award.

Carlson had high praise for the other five finalists, which included NaTanya Olson, Forbes, N.D.; Ginger Peterson, Monango, N.D.; Gwen Roffler, Grassy Butte, N.D.; Dawn Schmidt, Flasher, N.D.; and Carrie Truax, Steele, N.D. Three out of the six contestants are NDFU members including Carlson, Olson and Schmidt.

Although only one winner was selected, the program is designed to bring recognition to all country women, according to Pat Sitter, manager of Farm & Ranch Guide.

“Each and every one of the finalists was definitely a winner in our minds,” said Sitter. “There is one common thread that they all share together and that is there love and passion for the agriculture industry.”

Judges for this year¹s program came from various ag backgrounds and included North Dakota Farmers Union Communications Supervisor Pam Musland.

North Dakota Farmers Union was also a business sponsor for the event. s

It’s time to get reacquainted and reconnected with North Dakota Farmers Union. That’s what the NDFU Alumni Association is all about.

Program Coordinator Brittany McInnes explained, “This is a new concept that will hopefully bring people who used to be active with the youth program, back to the organization.”

To kick off the initial idea and bring awareness to the venture, a series of special events were held this summer and promoted on Facebook including social events in Fargo and Bismarck, a trip to watch the RedHawks and a riverboat cruise in Mandan.

A small group of people were selected to serve on the first alumni council to help plan events and activities.

McInnes said, “There are a lot of people who grew up with Farmers Union camps or day classes. NDFU builds awesome leaders through our youth program. Kids earn their Torchbearer Award

then move on to college, but then there is a gap. Hopefully, the Alumni Association will give them another opportunity to stay connected with the organization. We can envision people using the association for networking, education and eventually, supporting the Farmers Union Foundation.”

The next step for the group will be hosting an event at the state convention in Bismarck.

If anyone is interested in participating in future events, please contact McInnes at 701-952-1406 or Kristi Schlosser Carlson at 701-952-1109. s

The NDFU Alumni Association hosted a social at the RedHawks game in August.


Harnessing the sun for energy researchBY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

Northern Plains Electric (NPEC) and Dakota Valley Electric (DVEC) Cooperatives have teamed up to launch the first research project on solar power in the state.

Manager of Member Communications Katie Ryan-Anderson explained, “Other co-ops use solar systems but this project is unique because it’s geared at finding out what’s best for our members. People can go online on a daily basis and see the usage and begin to make comparisons. They can track comparative costs.”

Located in Carrington, the 6.56 kW solar project was designed to mimic what an average business or farm would install to maintain their operation.

The co-op wants to learn how much the system will cost to maintain, how reliable it is and what sort of return members would see on their investment. With this information, Northern Plains and Dakota Valley can help provide unbiased information to members considering installing systems of their own.

The basic system

consists of four rows of four panels. It is located west of the main office of Northern Plains Cooperative in Carrington.

System Engineer Ashten Breker helped design the system and supervises its operation. Breker said, “About $14,000 worth of materials went into the project. Labor costs were extra, but grants from USDA Rural Development and the North Dakota Department of Commerce helped offset some of the expenses.”

She went on say that the model should provide enough electricity to power 19 60-watt incandescent light bulbs all day and all night for 12 months.

“Our goals were to assume the risk on behalf of our customers, track the results and provide data for ongoing evaluation before our patrons invested in a solar unit for themselves. We are being open and transparent with the information,” Breker concluded.

Review the project at: www.nplains.com/content/solar and www.dakotavalley.com/solar-project s

Cooperative engineer Ashten Breker inspects and maintains the solar panels at the Carrington location. She helped design and purchase the research unit.


BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

Farming is not just a job. It’s a way of life and when tragedy strikes, it could mean the end of the family farm or ranch. That’s why Farm Rescue was created and that’s why Minot Farmers Union Insurance agent Shaun Sipma has decided to help out.

Sipma believes in the mission of Farm Rescue and serves on the Farm Rescue Foundation Board of Directors in addition to volunteering his time to Farm Rescue recipients in his area.

Last spring, Sipma stepped up to assist his uncle, Farmers Union member George Buckmeier, from Scranton. Buckmeier was hurt during calving season when a cow turned on him and severely injured his arm and shoulder.

Farm Rescue planted 1,000 acres of wheat and canola for Buckmeier while he was recovering from surgery.

Sipma expained, “Like most farmers, my uncle had a hard time asking for help. Most families can’t afford to hire custom farming and it took a lot of convincing to complete the application. Once he decided, the process was easy and it was a lifesaver for him.”

Bill Gross, the founder and president of Farm Rescue, said, “We are a one-of-a-kind nonprofit organization that plants and harvests crops free of charge for family farmers who have suffered a major injury, illness or natural disaster.”

He went on to explain that over the years, farms have increased in acreage size, requiring a greater time commitment from producers to plant and harvest their own crop, much less a neighbor’s crop. Thanks to the free planting and harvesting assistance provided by Farm Rescue, families are able to bridge crises so they have an opportunity to continue viable operations for future generations.

As a result of the assistance provided by Farm Rescue, farm families like the Buckmeiers can survive potentially devastating circumstances.

Sipma said that in his uncle’s case, there was a significant amount of spring work that had to be done and his uncle would not have been able to do it without Farm Rescue.

“I volunteer with Farm Rescue anyway and this spring, it was nice because I was also able to help my uncle. I knew the farmland and so I could help guide the volunteers to different fields and set up the machinery for planting,” Sipma said.

Farm Rescue has also created an avenue for people and businesses to help farm families.

It is a common site during

planting or harvest seasons to see the Farm Rescue fleet of trucks, tractors or combines traveling to the next farm that is in need of assistance.

North Dakota Farmers Union helps sponsor the organization with a financial donation each year.

Gross added, “We sincerely thank all the sponsors, supporters and volunteers who make our mission possible. The continuation of viable farms is the organization’s focus. These viable operations are the backbone that sustains the strength of rural communities and businesses.” s

Minot agent assists with Farm Rescue

Farmers Union Insurance agent Shaun Sipma volunteered to help with spring planting for his uncle who injured his arm and applied to Farm Rescue for help. Sipma also serves on the Farm Rescue Foundation Board.


Community stewards in Thompson

Caysen Weber was excited to test out his new set of wheels after winning the bike during the event but before he took possession, Fire Chief Gary Adams had to take it for a spin!

Bristol Homstad was the lucky winner of this pretty pink bike during the Grand Forks county event.

A water fight featuring the Thompson Fire Department and the Manvel Fire Department was a big draw during the community event held Aug. 12 in Thompson.

Grand Forks County Farmers Union honored the Thompson Fire Department with a $500 Community Stewards grant during an appreciation day on Aug. 12.

Complimentary burger and brats were served to the community along with a kids bike drawing, educational information on fire evacuation procedures and a water hose fight. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were also distributed.

The event helped recognize the efforts of the Thompson Fire Department after they helped protect nearby town, Manvel, from a devastating fire last spring.

The Thompson Fire Dept consists of 21 men and women who give selflessly to preserve and

protect a large part of the county. Grand Forks County Farmers Union young producer Daniel Olson also volunteers on the squad.

Local Farmers Union Insurance agents participated in the event as well. s


Loren Myran proudly displays his antique tractors near his farm north of Taylor, N.D. This old truck was built out of recycled parts.

The Farmall M tractor was most popular with large-acreage row-crop farmers. This M has a front-mounted cultivator.

Initially, Loren placed the top piece (pictured above) of this steam engine water trailer on the bottom of the unit as a holder. After attending the Taylor Horse Fest, someone corrected the mistake and told him that this part should be placed on top - which is where the coal was loaded.

Wagons filled with ear corn would be unloaded using this kind of hoist.

One of Loren Myran’s most prized possessions is this replica of a 1929 Chevrolet Farmers Union oil truck that he built from various pieces. He built the truck to honor his dad, Helge, who had a strong commitment to the cooperative way of life and Farmers Union.

Loren Myran of Taylor has a vast collection of antique tractor and horse machinery which he displays in rows at his farmstead.

Antique Hunter

Collecting antiquesBY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

Loren Myran learned to drive a tractor when he was a boy. It was always an International Harvester. It was always red. The brand was very important.

Today, that fond memory has spurred Myran on to restore and create a massive collection of farm and horse machinery at his farmstead north of Taylor, N.D.

Myran shared, “I restored a couple of tractors about 15 years ago. Now, I like to collect the 1920 to 1950 era IHC tractors. That’s my window. As for the horse machinery, I just hated to see it hauled away to salvage yards. I have enough of that so I don’t collect it anymore.”

He said, “My first piece I saved was a corn planter, pulled out from from my grandfather’s pasture. I brought it home and it peaked my interest. That kind of history should be saved.”

From there, Myran started going to auction sales and he developed a wish list of various implements he wanted to acquire.

He joked, “When I buy some-thing at an auction, I tell them my wife wanted it. That’s about as far from the truth as you can get. Some people believe me.”

However, his passion for antiques is nothing to joke about. “When I collect things, I think of it as art. A friend of mine told me that we collect things because we didn’t have as much when we were growing up. Maybe that’s true but I enjoy it. I don’t do it for the money,” he said.

“We can learn a lot from history. When I was actively farming, I didn’t pay attention. I like finding out how things worked and how things evolved – and now I can appreciate it,” he added.

The collection may be viewed from the road, just three miles north of Taylor. s

Myran credits the Union Farmer classified ads for helping him find rare items for his antique collection. If you have any interesting pieces, contact him at 701-974-3644.


PEOPLE EVENTSand

Burleigh County Farmers Union sponsored a riverboat cruise event on July 26 with entertainment provided by John Mill.

A strategic planning session for Farmers Union Insurance was held in Minnesota. Participants took time off for a boat ride on Pelican Lake. Pictured at right with the boat captain is Branden Sorensen, claims manager.

Traill and Grand Forks County Farmers Union members took the bus for an excursion to Minneapolis which included a stop to see a Twins game.

Mercer County Farmers Union and Farmers Union Insurance sponsored and served 600 people at a local co-op event.

Sioux County Farmers Union held a family picnic and gave a $500 Community Stewards donation to the Selfridge Fire Department and the Selfridge Betterment Club.

Towner County Farmers Union hosted a summer picnic.

The 2015 Policy and Action Committee met at the state office in July. Back row, left to right, are Kasey Bitz, LaMoure; David Porsborg, New Salem; Daryl Zarak, South Heart; Steve Overlee, McGregor; Chairman Adam Leiphon, Crary; Clint Gjellstad, Velva. Front row, left to right are Member Advocacy Director Kayla Pulvermacher; William Erbstoesser, Clifford; Justin Sherlock, Dazey; Jeanna Smaaladen, Grand Forks; Lori Carlson, Jamestown; Alex Bata, Adams; Riley Schriefer, Golden Valley; Mark Heinz, Rolette. Not pictured are Lynn Jacobson, Alamo; Justin Kuylen, Dickinson.

This race car uses ethanol gas and was displayed during a special rally in Kansas to tell the EPA that the Renewable Fuel Standard is working for rural America. The EPA was holding a hearing to get public opinion on a proposed major change to the RFS.


AROUND STATEthe

Day classes and youth activities“Diversity: it’s what we have in common” was the topic for this year’s day classes. Youth participated in projects, games and other activities to highlight this year’s theme. Curriculum for day classes is designed by National Farmers Union with a different topic each year. The curriculum is designed to develop leaders who will make a positive difference in their communities and our country.

Kidder County made special art projects using the diversity theme.

Mercer County youth designed and rode on a float in the Mercer County Fair parade.

Cass County youth pose with their diversity tree at day class held in West Fargo.

Towner County youth show off the diversity tree they made during class held at the Mark and Laura Dease farm.

Nelson County held their class at Stump Lake which included a visit from a local veterinarian, crafts, lunch and roller skating.

Cavalier County youth made flags as part of the diversity project for their day class.


The Toy

Maker

The Toy

Maker

BY ANNE DENHOLM, NDFU

He can make something out of any scrap of wood or piece of metal. He sees potential in everything. For Verdale Anderson, nothing is impossible.

All around his Heimdal, N.D. farmstead, Anderson has used ingenuity. For example, he built a garden tractor out of an old Model T car frame. To make it, he salvaged some old tin pieces to create the side panels. An old Chevy drive shaft was used to make the front axle and the transmission was salvaged from an old 1930s car. Anderson welded universal joints between the old transmission and the rear end, then put it all together with an old sprocket he happened to find around the farm.

For fun, Anderson also builds replica models of farm machinery out of wood. Some of the machines have electric motors that propel them or turn certain components

of the machine. He has built so many miniature toys that a special shed was constructed to house the collection and he has added people and animals to create entire farm scenes.

Anderson said, “I’ll use any old wood I can find like 2’x4’ or 2’6’ boards, used apple crates or boxes you used to get at the grocery stores. I work on the toys in the winter. It gives me something to do but I never planned on having so many!”

What makes his work even more impressive is that he completes all of this fine woodwork with one hand. His right arm was badly damaged in a shotgun accident during his youth.

Anderson started making wooden toys when he was just a boy using a hammer, shingle nails and a coping saw. Now, he creates toys using a variety of other tools.

“I look at pictures of old equipment then make my own patterns, drawn to the

Verdale and Betty Anderson built a special shed to house the toy collection.

Verdale has carved miniature farming scenes, complete with people and accessories, to go along with the toy tractors that move using rubber bands and small gear mechanisms.

Anderson builds and displays toys


Most of the toys are painted while a few pieces remain plain wood.

Verdale has also made fine clocks using a special jigsaw and homemade patterns.

Cutting a wooden wheel. A close-up of the homemade discs.

Verdale works on his toy collection in the winter time using a workshop adjacent to his home. The heated garage provides plenty of space to create and construct.

Shelves line the walls, creating space to display all the creations.

Many of the pieces are animated so visitors can watch wooden hay bales move up the belt into the barn and tractors move across the miniature farm scene.right size. I trace the pattern onto the

wood and start right in. Each piece is 100% homemade–even the tires,” he explained.

In addition to his wooden toys, Anderson also has a small collection of manufactured tractors. His love for these toys stems from childhood. Anderson said, “When I was about 5 years old, I got a special toy from Santa. It was this plastic International tractor and wagon. A few years ago, I bought one just like it. Now, I enjoy going to toy shows or online to see what I can find.”

Verdale and his wife Betty welcome visitors to see all the collections by calling 701-438-2752. s


FROM FOUNDING FARMERS RESTAURANT

We are thrilled to share exciting news regarding our latest Founding Farmers venture. The new restaurant concept, Farmers & Distillers, is set to open in Washington, D.C., in the fall of 2016.

A sister concept to Founding Farmers, Farmers & Distillers will continue to serve up the farm fresh, delicious food and drink that represent our true owners – the farmers – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, but this innovative restaurant will also feature a highly anticipated on-site distillery.

Inspired by America’s original entrepreneur and distiller, George Washington, Farmers & Distillers will house a specialized distillery room, equipment, and process in order to carry on the tradition of distilling in America.

Farmers & Distillers on tap for fall 2016 opening! Working closely with Master

Distiller Rick Wasmund of Copper Fox Distillery in Virginia, our Farmers Restaurant Group Beverage Director Jon Arroyo and his team are committed to offering the consistency and commitment to excellence that our beverage programs have provided over the years to our exciting new endeavor and the FF line of proprietary spirits that is From Farm to Still®

The 12,000 square foot space will feature an environmentally friendly design and seat approximately 300 guests, with 30 seats dedicated to the bar. The restaurant will also include several microclimates within the restaurant, each with its own

slightly different personality and whimsical touch-points.

And the location couldn’t be more perfect to bring the vision of this restaurant to life. Rich in local history and culture, the Washington, D.C., area of Mount Vernon Triangle, specifically 600 Massachusetts Ave. NW, has everything we were looking for.

We are excited to welcome one and all to the concept of Farmers & Distillers! s

Founding Farmers


New NFU Action CenterInterested in advocating on behalf of family farmers, ranchers and fishermen? Keep up to date with NFU’s current issues, sign petitions, send letters and tweet your representatives. Visit www.NFU.org and click on the “Take Action” link.

COOL on the horizonCountry-of-Origin Labeling

(COOL), the law that requires muscle cuts of meat and some fruits and vegetables be labeled with the country’s name where they were produced, is being heavily debated in the U.S. Senate right now.

Despite its widespread popularity among consumers and American producers, a dispute with Canada and Mexico at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and subsequent retaliatory threats from these countries has forced Congress’s hand into choosing between changing the law or facing tariffs from our trading partners.

From NFU’s perspective, there is only one real path forward for keeping COOL. NFU supports The Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) and Trade Enhancement Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, and Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan. It satisfies the WTO dispute and maintains a clear, honest, country-of-origin labeling system that consumers can trust.

Full repeal of COOL for beef, pork and chicken - the only other option presented - is a completely unacceptable path. The repeal bill, introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, would allow the meatpackers to determine their own definition of what a U.S. product is. The multinational meat packers would undoubtedly use it to go back to deceiving consumers into believing that foreign meat was a product of the U.S. when it is not.

The Hoeven-Stabenow alternative would prevent those packers from such deceptive practices. It would require that in order for any meat to be labeled as product of the U.S., it must be from an animal that was born, raised and slaughtered in the U.S.

NFU has championed COOL for decades, and the organization has spent tens of thousands of dollars defending the law in the courts and educating the public about the benefits of knowing where their food comes from. COOL will remain one of NFU’s top priorities until the optional labeling law is finalized and these new labels are being used on meat products across the country.

Note: NDFU’s policy supports mandatory, rather than voluntary, COOL.

China devalues currencyIn August, China devalued its

currency by more than four percent, the largest drop in decades. This type of manipulation is a problem also seen in many countries we may soon enter into a free trade agreement with. This agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), involves 12 Pacific Rim countries that account for 40 percent of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Currency manipulation is the most significant contributor to the U.S. national trade deficit, which was $505 billion last year and a three percent drag on the U.S. GDP. The U.S. has lost millions

of additional jobs as a result of currency manipulation and the resulting trade deficit.

NFU is urging the administration to prohibit currency manipulation in future trade agreements, especially the TPP, and to ensure these agreements address our massive national trade deficit.

APHIS decision possibly delayed

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) changed their regulations to allow beef imports from northern Argentina and 14 of Brazil’s 27 states.

This move has potentially devastating consequences for American family farmers and ranchers, as it exposes America’s livestock and poultry to imports from regions with a history of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

NFU is gravely concerned about prematurely allowing imports from regions with a history of FMD. The disease is highly contagious and has the potential to cause billions of dollars in losses to U.S. meat industries in the event of an outbreak. NFU supports Sen. Jon Tester’s, D-Montana, amendment to the agriculture appropriations bill that would protect American family farmers and ranchers from a potentially devastating disease by requiring a more thorough evaluation of associated risks. s


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FOR SALEJD 106; JD 105 & 106 for parts; 3 - ’66 Ford cars; ’73 Ford truck; ’73 Ford truck w/80’ Summers sprayer. 375-6321 (no Fri. or Sat. calls), Marvin & Connie Teske, Monango.FOR SALEJD 930 30’ draper head in good cond., ready to go; Case 25’ swather, pull-type, good shape, always shedded; Cummins ISX engine block, w/crank and sleeve. 226-6633, Gerry Rattei, Napoleon.FOR SALE2 MF 36 self-propelled swathers & a transport, in good cond. 542-3301, Ken Heilman, Rugby.FOR SALEJD 7520 w/pto, air, heat, radio, new cab fabric, excellent cond.; JD F380 7 bottom plow, excellent cond.; Summers low wheel sprayer, 60’, poly 500 gal. tank needs replacement, Raven controller. 845-1962, Ron Winkler, Oriska.FOR SALE2003 JD 567 baler, mega wide, net wrap & twine, $8,250; JD round baler parts; 30’ MacDon pull-type swather, $500, stored inside. 983-4445, John Flemmer, Golden Valley.FOR SALE8650 JD 4 WD tractor, nice older tractor, 50% tires, new injection pump ’14 & new hyd. pump ’15, field ready, $20,000. 263-5078, Roger Knutson, Bottineau.FOR SALE1996 9600 JD combine, 930R head w/finger reel, 2005 914 pickup head, 224 sunflower 4 head, 2013 36’ tri style header trailer w/lights, $55,000; 1460 IH combine, Case IH 1010 head w/finger reel, 810 pickup head, $10,000; 8640 JD tractor w/ez-steer & 2002 Summers 1,500 gal. 100’ boom sprayer, $40,000; 895 Vers. tractor w/new tires, $22,500; 1270 Case tractor, $5,000; 1,000 gal. NH3 tanks. 764-6410, Casey Lund, Killdeer.FOR SALEJD 6 belt swather head, late ’70s. 435-2765, Craig Hoggarth, Kensal.FOR SALE14” Gehl #55 feed grinder, good cond.; 3 pt. bale fork; bale fork w/2 spears fits loader or 3 pt.; 2-100 gal. water tanks. 430-2330, Gilman Knudson, Portland.

FOR SALEIHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; h.d. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ h.d. 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: 9.50 14” 8 Ply tube type tire, $80 new; 11L 15” tube type 8 ply, new, $75; 12.5L 15” 10 ply tubeless, $110, new. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.FOR SALE3-750x20 truck tires w/tubes. 871-1293, Mark Solberg, Bottineau.FOR SALEWestfield 10”, 61’ grain auger, pto, hyd. lift, swing unloading auger. 769-2655, Alan Jacobson, Sutton.FOR SALE260 bu. gravity wagon; 8’x48’ auger, pto. drive; rotary grain cleaner. 225-5003 or 290-1498, Wallace Messmer, Dickinson.FOR SALE9N Ford tractor, starts and runs good; 5’ Woods mower & 6’ digger, both w/3pt hitch, would like to sell as a unit, but will sell separately. 845-9993, Marvin Nelson, Valley City.FOR SALE1958 JD 440 Cat w/loader, 2,366 hrs., complete & always shedded, $3,000. 945-2379, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.FOR SALEJD 8360 tractor w/50 hrs., deluxe cab, duals in front, triples in back, 5 hyd. in rear. 480-373-6608 or 701-680-9331, Kenneth R. Peterson, Mesa AZ.FOR SALEJD 4850 tractor, front wheel assist, duals, front weights, new cab kit, good shape, located in Medina. 830-1889, Rocky Revle, Ellendale.FOR SALE1963 JD 3010, gas, NF, 1 hyd., 3pt, new paint, runs & drive good, sharp & ready to work or for parade, $6,000. 252-4115. Gerald Ova, Buchanan.FOR SALE25’ Case Int. swather, Model 8220, excellent cond. 223-7706 or 220-5634, Dwight Franklund, Bismarck.FOR SALEMayrath pto grain auger, 6’x40’, on [email protected], 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.FOR SALE605F Vermeer baler, new pickup teeth & bands, $1500 new parts 4 yrs. ago, 200 bales since, $2,500; 8-bale self unloading gooseneck trailer, nice, $4,500. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown.FOR SALEJD PT 24’ swather, good cond. 465-3845, Paul Rudnick, Anamoose.FOR SALE1948 WD Allis Chalmers tractor, new rear tires, might need clutch, w/Farmhand; 2 bottom IHC PO plow, mechanical lift, good cond.; rebuilt Duplex pump jack. 754-2471, Floyd Land, Napoleon.

FOR SALEJD 158 loader w/30 Series mounts; 400 Versatile swather for parts, doesn’t run. 493-2054, Matthew Mathern, Edgeley.FOR SALEJD pony drill used for flax strip seeding, $125; CIH 8500 air drill, 45’, $7,500; IH 490 disk, 28’, $5,000. 238-5178, Marc Greening, Wales.FOR SALEJD 5’ & 7’ sickles. 485-3508, John Henke, Gackle.FOR SALEHomemade 8’ cult., 3 pt.; 10’ IHC chisel plow w/hyd. ram 270-0184, 10’ Glencoe cult. w/o hyd. ram; 10’ JD disk, $60; 8’ disk, $40; 1941 model JD radiator, $50; parts for IHC swathers, 18’ & 21’; 2 JD mowers for parts. 270-0184, Harold Severson, Lakota.FOR SALE2,000 gal. fuel tank on factory tandem trailer, $3,800; 4 dome tops from Int. Pro Star semis, make good piglet shelters, $10 each. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.FOR SALECase 1370 tractor w/cab, front loader with bucket & new grapple, 3 pt.lift, new 1100x16 tires, 14 ply, new rims, like new rear tires, new hydraulic lift controls, equipment quick connect and a 3rd member, all new maintenance work done, $14,500; 185 bu. gravity feed grain buggy with new tires and canvas cover, $3,100, will sell or trade for small 8’ or 10’ tracking wheel pack; 2 - 750x16, 8 ply tires, 3 - 8 hole 16” rims, tires are 90%. rubber fits Case tractor, $375; 4865 New Idea round baler with a control box and fully main-tained. 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike or Rose Ryan, Stanley.FOR SALENew 72” Skid steer bucket, $700; used - 8” x 51’ Westfield auger, pto. drive, good condition, $800; used 7” x 41’ Allied auger, pto. drive, $300; 17’ Wil-Rich chis-el plow/3 bar harrow, walking tandems, very good cond., $3,000. 724-3612, Jim Lunneborg, Rutland.FOR SALE8640 JD 4WD tractor, 275 hp w/pto; Kwik Kleen grain cleaner, Model 772; JD platform straight headers, 220-20’ & 224-24’, stored inside. 256-3623, Dennis Karsky, Langdon. FOR SALE2 New Holland 3 pt bale carriers; 158 JD loader w/grab fork. 754-2729, Conrad Jangula, Napoleon.WANTEDSet of 28’ or 32’ disk drills w/transports, 6200 Int. drills or JD 9350. 826-3811, Dale Mischke, Williston. WANTED806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; JD 5010, 5020, 6030, MM 1350, 1355 and others, running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.WANTEDAllis Chalmers #7 sickle-type drawbar mower for parts. 362-7724, Dennis Wolseth, Glenburn.



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FOR SALENature framed paintings; oxen yoke; hand built oak china hutch; jet ski lift; restaurant menu pocket covers; JKF items including his chef’s cookbook; airplane propeller for display; Briar Rose pattern Homer Laugh-lin china set; Elvis Silver Anniversary Jim Beam decanter/music box; 1956 livestock brand book; 7 volumes “The Old West” book series. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot. FOR SALE14’ silage wagon/grain cart w/steel box and hyd. hoist, painted & looks like new; 3 7’ metal feed bunks. 465-3550, Kenneth Seehafer, Drake.FOR SALEHoneywell standby generator, Model 6064, 12 kw, 240 volt, single phase, 100 amp w/auto transfer switch, runs on nat-ural gas or propane, new & still in crate, 421-3515, Steve Skjelvik, Watford City.FOR SALEHorse collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35’-50’ long; 55’ tower; propane kitchen range w/regulator & 2 propane bottles; used tires - 6 Bridge-stone, 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.; 2 FS L78-15 studded; 2 P25-75 R15 Cooper Weathermaster studded, less than 2,000 mi.; 2 P125-75 R15 GY studded on Ford wheels; 2 P215-75 R15 Sears Snow Handlers. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.FOR SALERestorable tractors: 1941 M McCormick, wide front end, hyd. lift, ran when stored, $1,400, make offer; 1941 Co-op tractor #3, been reversed for F10 Farmhand loader w/bucket, have parts to reverse back; 1961 Corvair convertible to restore, all parts, motor good, make offer; 5 boxes alfalfa cubing blades, never used, make offer; 22,000 above ground fuel tank to be moved, make offer. 782-4303 or 220-8674, Leo Schiermeister, Hazelton.FOR SALE10’-14’ timbers, make good fenceposts, $5 each; 50 cement blocks. 945-2379 or 430-3348, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.FOR SALESeveral pickup loads of ash firewood, clean and cured, no bark, stored inside; 1 load of mixed firewood, $125/pickup load, other $70. 256-2406, Richard Hamann, Langdon.FOR SALESoft top for Jeep, fits 1997-2006, $100; snow plow w/ 6’ wide blade for Jeep or pickup, $500. 947-5424 evenings, Paul Hungness, New Rockford.FOR SALE1959 Simco solid working saddle, 14” seat, solid tree, good shape; pair of car ramps, good shape. 252-7099, Archie Hoffer, Jamestown.FOR SALEHD 12 & 16” rams w/hyd. hose. 270-0184, Harold Severson, Lakota.

FOR SALEGE electric self cleaning stove, electric touch pad & 220 power cord; Whirlpool dishwaher w/stainless steel tub; well pump jack. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.FOR SALEOld Danuser post pounder, Model BMDH, $150. 425-8313, George Feist, Bismarck.FOR SALEAntique hall tree chair, approx. 70 years old, mint cond. 524-2897 or 789-0509, David Wigen Finley.FOR SALEKeer Roto-shear motor w/2 30’ hoses, complete; 12-6 pane wooden barn windows; 2 wooden barn doors 7’ h x 9’ w w/track; 25’ Morris cult.; Ford flathead V8 engine & transmission, 482-7749, Robert Huff, Donnybrook.FOR SALEJazzy 600 power chair; an electric lift bed. 225-5003, Kathy Messmer, Dickinson.FOR SALENew Orthophonic high fidelity RCA Victor, 1955, 78, 45 & 33 spd. record player w/mahagony case, must see, $195; to be moved off property: old homestead house, 26’x12’, 11’ high at peak, 2 room, very sturdy, $2,200; grain bin chicken house, 16’x12’, 9’ high front, 7’ high in back, can be dismantled, $1,050. 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Mike or Rose Ryan, Stanley.FOR SALENew tires @ reduced prices: 8- 480/80R42 GY Dynatorque radials @ $1,150 ea.; 2-520/85R42 GY Ultratorque @ $1,300 ea.;2-520/85R42 Michelin Agribib @ $2,000/pair; 2- FS 520/858R42 @$1,900/pair; 1-20.8R42 GY-DT 710 @ $850; 1-480/85R34GY Versatorque @ $750; 1-480/85R34 Michelin Omnibib @ $800; 1-30.5Lx32x16 ply Titan @ $1,500; 2-16.9x24x8 ply BKTs @ $460 ea.; 4-14.9x28x8 ply BKT @ $400 ea.; can match up most singles. 2- 18.4x34x8 ply GY Duratorque @ $650 ea.;used tires: 2-28Lx26x12 ply GY @ 95% @ $1050 ea.; 2-28Lx26x10 ply GY @ 75% @ $700 ea.; 1-28Lx26x12 ply FS @ 60% @ $500; 8-18.4R46 FS @ 50%; 8-20.8R42 FS @ 50%; 8-620/70R42 FS @ 40%; 4-710/70R38 @ 50%; 2-710/70R42 FS @ 40%; 5-13.6x46 FS @ 75%; 4-270/85R54 @ 40%; 1-420/85R34 Michelin Agribib @ 95%; 4-380/90R50 GY @ 60%; many FWD fronts, rims, bands, hubs, hardware, etc. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.FOR SALENew MDS attachments for any tractor loader, skidsteer, telehandler, payloader; on hand: 7’ or 8’ rock bucket with grapple; rock badgers (extractor) for skid steer; 7’ 8’ 9’ scoops w/wo grapples; 8’ heavy manure fork w/ grapple; 8’ 145-158 bucket with JD grapple; 5,200 lb pallet fork for JD 640-740 classic tach; 7’ 8’ Euro-Tach scoop; other scoops; new JD scoops: 85” Euro-Tach; 61” & 73” for 500 or 400 series JD loader; 7’ Koyker quick tach scoop; F-11 loader scoops, grapples, & parts. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley.FOR SALEDearborn loader & small hyd. type bucket to fit 8N & 9N Ford tractors, pump drives off crank shaft, $300 obo; old rear tine Troy-Bilt tiller w/7 hp Kohler engine, cast iron, $250 obo. 290-3795, Aaron Gaffrey, Dickinson.

FOR SALEAermotor windmill w/tower, aeration tubes & cleanout augers. 754-2729, Conrad Jangula, Napoleon.FOR SALE300-5 1/2’ steel t-posts; 300-5 1/2’ steel U-posts. 734-2251, Robert Anderson, Wilton.FOR SALE“Black Beards” wheat business. Contact [email protected] for information. 448-9171, Dennis Hanson, Turtle Lake.WANTED500/1,000 gal. propane tank. 425-8313, George Feist, Bismarck.WANTED9’ snow scoop to fit F10 Farmhand. 320-8144, Paul Trautman, Cleveland.WANTEDOld advertising signs, gas pumps, metal oil cans, crocks, jugs, clocks or thermometers with advertising, road signs, traps, shell boxes, guns, tokens, marbles, anvils, pop or medicine bottles, tin coffee cans, ND pottery, carnival glass. 220-5746 or 258-0420, Val Ganje, Bismarck.WANTEDVintage cast iron industrial Enterprise coffee mill; Teddy Roosevelt memorabilia; Marilyn Monroe memorabilia; Boomin’ in the Bakken Henry rifle; Orange Crate Schwinn bicycle; .410 shotgun and .22 caliber rifles, spurs, old chaps, jail keys, Marantz stereo equipment. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot.WANTEDPrairie dog hunters to hunt my land, make reservations now. [email protected], 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALESchool car: 1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V8 4.3 liter eng., mint cond.; 1951 straight 8 Buick. [email protected], 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.FOR SALE2007 Artic Cat 500 manual 4 wheeler, like new, only 30 mi., used for ice fishing, $3,900. 290-6641, Kevin, or 290-4935, Ronda Maershbecker, Dickinson.FOR SALE1976 Chevy C65 twin screw tandem, 427 automatic, 16’, all steel Knapheide box, 2 sets of tip tops, twin cyl. hoist, airbrakes, 10-00-20 tires, roll tarp, poor canvas, lights work, $6,000, leave message. 543-3843, Doug Hannestad, HattonFOR SALE2005 18’ Interstate food trailer, great cond., 2 propane fryers, freezer, beverage cooler, new prep. cooler, 3 compartment sink, hand washing sink, convection oven, roller grill, 2 serving windows, $26,000; call or text for photos. 421-0205, Wanda Hornaday, Minot.FOR SALE1992 Sprint Mallard 24’ motor home, Chevy chassis, 56,000 actual miles, stove, fridge, microwave, AC, bed in back & over cab, very clean, make offer. 756-6953, Bruce P. Johnson, Mohall.



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FOR SALEYearling Haflinger filly & full weanling colt, both blonde, start your own team, $600 for pair, filly-$500, colt-$300. 543-3843, Doug Hannestad, Hatton.

FEED AND SEED

FOR SALE50-50# bags of USDA certified Organic Winter Rye, possible delivery to Bis-marck/Mandan or Dickinson, partial or-ders encouraged, cleaned to food grade 99% at StoneMill in Richardton, germ. test w/ND seed department: 93% germ., cleaned but has .07% bindweed, can’t be used as seed but works for cattle/animal/chicken feed. $7.50 per bag obo. 748-6348, Steven Eid, Hazen.FOR SALEHay square bales, round bales. 734-2251, Robert Anderson, Wilton.FOR SALELarge 3x3x8 certified wheat straw bales, baled behind JD combines, sold/priced by the weighed ton, trucking available. 361-9921, John Buchholz, Durbin.FOR SALEApprox. 260 large round, clean CRP grass hay bales, no rain, cut with haybine, baled with JD 535 baler, plastic twine, $35/bale, will load or stack. 252-4115. Gerald Ova, Buchanan.FOR SALELarge round bales, alfalfa/brome, prairie hay, made by NH 688 baler w/ thick plasic twine, can load. [email protected], 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

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FOR SALE1995 Transcraft 45’ semi flatbed trailer, aluminum bed & cross members, recondi-toned w/ new pin & paint, 2 new tires & 6 tires at 40%, spread axles, not used since DOT inspection, $6,500. 438-2610, David Holje, Maddock.FOR SALESemi storage trailers, some w/side doors, starting at $2,950; used 42’ cornhusker hopper bottom trailer; good deal on flatbed trailer, storage curtain van trailer, converter dolly & container. www.rydell-trailers.com. 474-5780, Richard Rydell, Fairmount.FOR SALE2005 Classic Gold Series VIP 4-horse trailer w/living quarters, tandem axle gooseneck, 4-horse slant layout w/large slide out in living quarters, horse cabin has finished side walls w/rubber floor coverings, half wall mattings, cabin lights, ceiling vents, padded dividers, tinted sliding head windows w/bars & fixed mangers, tack room in rear w/4 saddle racks & tack hooks; knotty pine, AC, furnace, indoor/outdoor sound system, leather sleeper sofa/dinette & entertainment center w/20” LCD TV, kitchen includeds stainless steel sink, microwave, Norcold fridge/freezer & 2 burner gas stove top; roof mounted, generator, electic awning, roof ladder, cargo rack, 80-90% tire tread & always shedded. 605-273-4237, 605-848-1169, 605-1588, Elwood Penor, McIntosh, SD.

FOR SALE1984 Alpha Romeo Spider Olero convert., 5 spd., good rubber, top-silver color, runs & drives great, would consider part trade older pickup truck, $9,500; 1982 Lincoln Cont., good car, $1,600; 1985 Caddy Barriitz, runs & drives, good power, moon roof, windows, seats, good glass, $2,500; 1947 Plymouth ratrod, you finish, $1,500; 1956 Hudson V8, complete, needs restor-ing, $1,500; 1987 Caddy, part out, good motor, best offer; snowblower, 2 stage, 8 hp. Tecumseh motor, $175; 1,000 gal. fuel tank, you move, $400; electric hospital bed, works, $100. 834-2214 or 982-7222, Glyan Thompson, Fortuna.FOR SALE1970 Ford F100 pickup; 1950 Mercury, suicide doors; 1951 Int. 3/4 ton pickup; 1963 Scout 4 cyl., rear end out, 4 wd; 1975 Scout 4 cyl. 2 wd, none are running, have titles. 721-1691, Greg Laumb, Berthold.FOR SALE1954 Chevy 210 sedan, 6 cyl., 3 spd., runs & drives good, older restoration, baby blue w/white top, nice looking, good cond. 252-4115. Gerald Ova, Buchanan.

WANTEDOlder well-broke small horse. 734-2251, Robert Anderson, Wilton.

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Message fromthe PresidentBY NDFU PRESIDENT MARK WATNE

September 2015

NDFU member Denise Brown snapped this field photo in Burleigh County.

The 2015 summer camping season has officially come to an end. I’m happy to report that our overall youth attendance numbers were up, especially for junior campers.

A successful season doesn’t just happen. It takes dedication from county youth directors and local youth leaders to recruit and help transport kids to camp. It requires limitless energy and attention to detail from Summer Staff and NDFU staff to create an environment of learning and fun. It takes financial support from our affiliated cooperatives and the CHS Foundation to grow our youth program and maintain facilities. If your cooperative donates educational dollars to our youth education program, please take time to thank them.

If you’ve been involved in Farmers Union for any length of time, there’s a good chance that

you’ve heard someone speak about the importance of North Dakota Farmers Union’s youth program. It isn’t lip service.

In Farmers Union’s history and experience, it is the co-op structure that has empowered our family farm members and largely given them control of their financial destiny. But in order for the cooperative movement to stay alive, there needs to be constant education on what a cooperative is and how it functions.

That’s a role we take seriously at NDFU. We are nationally recognized as a leader in co-op education and in the ability to instill leadership skills in young people, so they can carry the co-op movement forward.

A number of Farmers Union county organizations grew their camp attendance numbers this season, most significantly in Bowman/Slope, Burleigh, Foster,

Mercer, Ramsey, Steele, Stutsman and Williams.

Next year, we should set a goal to see increased participation in every county. If the state organization can help you with this, give us a call.

Thank you, everyone, for your efforts. We are families, friends and neighbors working toward a common goal for common good.

Look for more information in the future, too, on fundraising events and ways you can donate to the NDFU Foundation. Your organization is making a concerted effort to grow the foundation’s endowment fund in order to sustain our youth program. It will be a challenge.

At the end of the day, it is the “we” instead of “me” that has enabled our organization to withstand the test of time and build something far greater, and lasting, than ourselves. s

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A poem by NDFU member Terry Jacobson

FALLI savor the gentle fall,

a time of mild weather so fairit almost seems child-like.

Yet everything knows that winter follows soonwith its crisp philosophy.

But fall,with a simple beauty,

elicits a thankful recognitionof a graceful God.

september 2015 union farmer

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