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BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) are reminding the public to be aware of the risk of rabies. Rabies is a viral infection that affects mammals, including humans. In the United States, the virus circulates in wild animals and is most commonly found in bats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes, and foxes. Rabid wildlife can transmit rabies to unvaccinated cats, dogs, and farm animals, which then pose a threat to people.

The Pride of Dakota Advisory Council will meet at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that approximately $130,000 is available to fund research and promotion of honey bees.

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) will hold a free hops growing workshop, Saturday, April 27, at Fluffy Fields Vineyard and Winery, 2708 21^st St. E., Dickinson.

BISMARCK - The Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 18, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK, N.D. - The Organic Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Apr. 8, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Credit Review Board will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6^th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK – Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been confirmed recently in horses in several states, including Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, California and Iowa.

BISMARCK – The State Board of Animal Health will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Mar. 27, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK, N.D. - The Dakota Prairie Grasslands and Grazing Associations Working Group will meet at 10 a.m., Monday, March 25, in the NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center at 1041 State Avenue, Dickinson, ND.