ND Farm Management 

North Dakota Farm Management programs are designed to provide education to farm owners and operators or persons interested in farming. The purpose of the program is to assist clients in meeting their business and personal goals. This is best accomplished through the use of quality records and sound business decisions.

Farmers and ranchers have passed valuable lessons down from one generation to the next. But with today’s ever-changing market conditions and rising operating costs, farming and ranching the same way year after year may not provide you with your best path to profitability. Learning new lessons through the North Dakota Farm Management program can help you maximize your operation’s potential and profits.

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What Happens to the Farm When You’re Not There?

What Happens to the Farm When You’re Not There?

When the person who knows the farm inside and out is suddenly unavailable, even routine decisions can become difficult. An emergency farm binder can help keep the operation running by putting essential contacts, financial information, farm responsibilities and key records in one accessible place, by Morgan Stutrud

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Retirement Planning for Farmers and Ranchers

Retirement Planning for Farmers and Ranchers

Retirement planning is often overlooked in agriculture, but preparing for the future is just as important as managing today’s operation. Taking time to understand retirement savings options can help build long term financial security and provide greater peace of mind in the years ahead, by Jason Fewell

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Strong Farms Depend on Strong Women

Strong Farms Depend on Strong Women

The International Year of the Woman Farmer celebrates the women whose leadership, hard work, and expertise help farms and rural communities thrive. From managing operations and making business decisions to caring for livestock and raising families, women play a vital role in agriculture every day. Strong farms depend on strong women, by Morgan Stutrud.

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Life’s Best Lessons are Learned on the Farm

Our Mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities in economic and financial management for persons
involved in the farming and ranching business.