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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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Goehring announces ADD awards funding
Friday, November 28, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for four projects. The awards totaling $1 million were approved at the ADD quarterly meeting Nov. 19 in Jamestown.
Goehring announces APUC awards funding
Friday, November 28, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for eight projects. The awards totaling $926,800 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting Nov. 19-20 in Jamestown.
Trade show participation grants available
Friday, November 28, 2025
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced that applications are open for trade show participation grants. The program will assist North Dakota value-added agriculture companies in exploring domestic wholesale markets by exhibiting at trade shows outside of the state.
Meeting Notice: State Board of Animal Health
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
BISMARCK – The State Board of Animal Health will meet at 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 1, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.
Meeting Notice: North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
BISMARCK - The Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board will meet at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.
Upcoming Events
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Pride of Dakota Bismarck Holiday Showcase
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Pride of Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Bismarck Holiday Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday December 5th & 6th at the Bismarck Event Center, 315 S 5th Street.
Dec. 10, 2025 Produce Safety Rule Training
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.
Jan. 14, 2026 Produce Safety Rule Training
Wednesday, January 14, 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.
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.