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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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Applicants sought for hydroponic garden grants
Thursday, November 13, 2025
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that the North Dakota Department of Agriculture has funding available for schools to incorporate a hydroponic garden into their curriculum.
Meeting Notice: North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commissio
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, and 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation at 120 2nd St. SE, Jamestown, ND.
Meeting Notice: Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee will meet at 8:50 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation at 120 2nd St. SE, Jamestown, ND.
Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Alerus Center
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
BISMARCK – Alerus Center will be filled with booths and shoppers when the Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Grand Forks, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15.
Meeting Notice: Commodity Councils and Ag Associations
Monday, November 10, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. - The Commodity Councils and Ag Associations will hold a joint meeting at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at the Bismarck Municipal Country Club, 930 N. Griffin St., Bismarck.
Upcoming Events
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Pride of Dakota Grand Forks Holiday Showcase
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Saturday, November 15, 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 Grand Forks Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase!
Friday & Saturday November 14th & 15th at the Alerus Center, 1200 S 42nd St in Grand Forks.
Pride of Dakota Fargo Holiday Showcase
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Saturday, November 22, 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 Fargo Holiday Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday November 21st & 22nd at the Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave S in Fargo.
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.
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.
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.