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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.
Recent News
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Hydroponic garden grant recipients announced
Thursday, January 15, 2026
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that 55 schools will receive hydroponic garden systems from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School hydroponics garden grant.
Recipes sought for Farm to School cookbook
Thursday, January 15, 2026
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is seeking recipe submissions for a planned Farm to School cookbook that will support Farm to School programming, increase student exposure to local foods and helps food service staff more easily incorporate local ingredients into meals.
Grant applications open for 2026 Morocco trade mission
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that grant applications are now being accepted for North Dakota agricultural companies interested in exporting their food products into Morocco. A trade mission to Morocco is planned for the week of April 13, 2026.
Cease-and-desist order issued against unlicensed entities and individuals
Friday, January 9, 2026
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has issued a cease-and-desist order against Reddington Group, Inc.; Flaxsun, doing business as Flaxsun, Inc.; Kent Duane Anderson; and Austin Anderson, which prohibits them from all grain buyer activities. An investigation revealed that the named entities and individuals were attempting to make purchases from North Dakota grain elevators.
Weis named 2026 Weed Control Partner
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has named Terry Weis as the recipient of the 2026 Weed Control Partner Award. Weis has been the Dickey County weed officer since May 2012.
Upcoming Events
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Jan. 28, 2026 Produce Safety Rule Training
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 08:30 am - 05:00 pm
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has scheduled free training sessions for produce growers across the state and beyond.
Feb. 11, 2026 Produce Safety Rule Training
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 08:30 am - 05:00 pm
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has scheduled free training sessions for produce growers across the state and beyond.