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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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Meeting Notice: Committee on State Border Policy & Interstate Movement
Thursday, October 30, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – A subcommittee of the State Board of Animal Health - the Committee on State Border Policy & Interstate Movement - will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room in the State Capitol.
Produce grower training sessions scheduled
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture will host several Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Grower Training Courses.
Palmer amaranth found in Divide County
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
BISMARCK – Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) has been confirmed in Divide County. One plant was pulled from a wet/green spot on the outer edges of a wheat field. A sample was taken and submitted for DNA analysis to the National Agricultural Genotyping Center, where it was confirmed as Palmer amaranth.
Meeting Notice: State Board of Animal Health
Friday, October 17, 2025
BISMARCK – The State Board of Animal Health will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, via teleconference.
Applicants sought for worm soil conservation kits
Thursday, October 16, 2025
BISMARCK – First- to third-grade educators in the state are invited to apply for worm soil conservation kits, provided by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Ag in the Classroom Program. The kits will provide students with the opportunity to learn about worms and their role in soil health and helping plants grow.
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.