We serve, advocate, protect and promote agriculture to benefit everyone.
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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Bismarck, ND – The State Fair Center will be filled with booths and shoppers when the Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Minot, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24.
Bismarck, ND – 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.
Bismarck, ND – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has issued a cease-and-desist order against Taylor Bang Cattle Sales, LLC; and Taylor Bang, which prohibits them from all livestock dealer activities.
The North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council (AITC) will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, via conference call.
BISMARCK – The Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to the Dickinson West River Ice Center, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12.
Upcoming Events
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Shopping hours (CT): Friday 3pm - 8pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm at the State Fair Grounds, Magic Place (All Seasons Arena), 2005 Burdick Expressway East.
Shopping hours (CT): Friday 12pm - 8pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm at the Alerus Center, 1200 S 42nd St in Grand Forks.
Santa hours (CT): Friday 1pm - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm
Shopping hours (CT): Friday 12pm - 8pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm at Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave. S in Fargo.
Santa hours (CT): Friday 1pm - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm
Shopping hours (CT): Friday 12pm - 8pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm at the Bismarck Event Center, 315 S 5th St., Bismarck.
Santa hours (CT): Friday 1pm - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm