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Doug Goehring
Agriculture Commissioner
Doug Goehring has been North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner since 2009.
Commissioner Goehring is a third-generation farmer from Menoken and has been active in multiple farm organizations throughout his life.
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Meeting Notice: Agricultural Products Utilization Commission
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission will meet at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, May 29, at the North Central Research Extension Center, 5400 Highway 83 S., Minot, ND.
Farm to School equipment grant recipients announced
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
BISMARCK – Farm to School equipment grants have been awarded to 13 recipients to purchase equipment that will further their participation in the Farm to School program, which allows schools to purchase food from local producers for their school lunch menus.
Meeting Notice: Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, at the North Central Research Extension Center, 5400 Highway 83 S., Minot, ND.
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is May 19-26
Monday, May 19, 2025
BISMARCK – Governor Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed May 19-26, 2025, as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in North Dakota.
Make sure trees, shrubs are winter hardy before purchasing
Thursday, May 15, 2025
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is encouraging homeowners to read the tag and research varieties before buying and planting nursery stock for their property.