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October 1 1, 2021
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Workshop aimed at helping people take first steps for farm-based business
The Foundation for Agricultural
and Rural Resources Management
and Sustainability (FARRMS) will
hold a Farm Dreams workshop on-
line, October 28 and November 4
from 6 pm to 8 pm (CDT).
The workshop is open to anyone
who has dreamed of starting a farm,
ranch, or local food business. Farm
,Dreams is designed to provide re-
sources, connections, and perspec-
tives from experienced farmers to
help participants take the first steps
toward their farm dreams. This two-
part workshop is free of charge. Reg-
ister at www.farrms.org/dream.
Farm Dreams participants com-
Nailing the welcome
Members of the Rolla Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors welcomed
the owners and staff of the city’s newest business,
T&‘A Nails, to the community last week. The business is located just
west of the Rolla Dairy Queen in the pristiner remodeled front
of the former Rolla Curling Club. From left to right are Tyler Bergsrud,
Morgan Garrison, Todd Mears, Cody Tran, Vandy Tran, Chris
Tran, Josh Munro, Emma Tran, Minh Dan and Danielle Mickelson. The chamber
board members presented the owners and staff with
a gift basket, including some the famous fresh popcdrn from Curt's
Theatre.
ginning farmers in North Dakota and
ensure their success. “The desire to
farm is powerful — fueled by a love of
' the land, food, and community. But
farming is a complicated undertak-
ing, and the list of questions is long.
Our Farm Dreams workshop is a
great place to start.” said Felicity
MergritgflPwrpgram Manager of FAR—
RMS. With the average age of a US
farmer at 57.5 in 2017 (USDA NASS
Census of Agriculture), supporting
beginning farmers is crucial. Farm
Dreams is a steppingstone to enroll-
ment in our Farm Beginnings®
course, a sustainable farm business
course to help bring your farm
plete a farming readiness assessment
and a Visioning exercise to clarify
what motivates them to farm, get
their vision on paper, and to inven—
tory their strengths and training
needs. In the two-part workshop, stu-
dents get to know others like them-
selves who dream of farming, discuss
their hopes and plans, and meet ex-
perienced farmers. The workshop
provides insight into the successes,
challenges, and realities of farming
by giving participants the opportu-
nity to interact with the North Dakota
farmers who navigate the challenges
and rewards of farming daily.
FARRMS works to support be-
Ag fund taking applications for value-added. ideas
r Established by the North Dakota
' Legislative Assembly in 2021, the
Agriculture and Diversity Develop—
ment (ADD) Fund is set to accept ap- '
' plications that will support new or
expanding value-added-agriculture
businesses. The businesses must
demonstrate financial feasibility, en-
hance profitability for farmers and
ranchers, create jobs and grow North
Dakota’s economy. The funding op-
portunities include grants, interest»
rate buydowns and loans.
In order to apply, the business must
be registered with the North Dakota
Secretary of State’s office or be a‘
North Dakota resident that diversifies
a crop or animal industry and provides
collateral uses for agriculture re-
sources. Businesses with a majority
ownership comprised of North Dakota
residents will have priority over ma—
jority non—North Dakota-owned appli-
cations. The types' of projects may
include, but are not limited to:
0 Food production and processing
facilities
0 Feed or pet food processing fa-
cilities
- Commodity processing facilities
' Agriculture product manufacturer
0 Animal production facilities
Priority consideration will be
given to projects most consistent
with the mission of the ADD Fund
Committee as established in North,
Dakota Century Code 41—01.l.
The proceeds may be used to pur-
chase or lease equipment, establish a
value-added agriculture business, or
expand an existing value—added agri-
culture-business. Grants must not ex-
ceed $2.5 million. The interest rate
buydown is up to $500,000 and the
loan amount allowed is determined
by the ADD Fund Committee.
“I commend the North Dakota
Legislature for its visionary approach
to create opportunities for our agri-
culture economy,” stated North
Dakota’s Commissioner of Agricul—
ture Doug Goehring. “Diversification
is a critical element of stabilizing the
ag industry in our state.” i
‘ “Bank of North Dakota is pleased .
to assist in the administration and
distribution of funds for the ADD
Fund,” states BND President Todd.
Steinwand. “Its flexibility is an im-
portant feature as we receive appli-
cations and help North Dakota’s
economy grow.”
Bank of North Dakota is adminis-
tering the fund. Visit bnd.nd.gov/ag
for more information and to apply.
The only state-owned bank in the
nation, Bank of North Dakota is
overseen by the Industrial Commis-
sion, which consists of the governor
attorney general and the agriculture
commissioner.
FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Farm real estate described as follows:
PARCEL ONE (Towner County, ND):
0 T wnshi 160 North Ran e 67 West
Section 27: NW1I4'
PARCEL TWO (Towner County, ND):
Township 160 North. Range 67 West
Section 34: NW1/4
The properties will be sold as separate parcels, and
bids shall be for the total dollar amount. for each par-
cel and not per acre.
Bids should be filed at GIBBENS LAW OFFICE,
Candi), North Dakota, no later than Tuesday, October
26, 2021 at 10:00 am. At that time, the bids will be
opened and the seven (7) highest bidders will be noti-
fied that they will have the opportunity of raising their
bids orally on Thursday, October 28,2021 at 10:00 am.
The high bidder or bidders of each parcel at the con-
clusion of the sale will be notified within one business
day of‘the sale if their bid is accepted or rejected. If
the high bid is accepted, the buyer will deposit fifteen .
percent (15%) of the sales price with Gibbens Law Of-
fice Client Trust Account and will have sixty (60) days
to make full payment of the purchase price. Failure to
make full payment of the purchase price for the land
within sixty (60) days will constitute a forfeiture of
buyer's deposit of fifteen percent (15%) of sales price
as liquidated damages.
Sellers will furnish up-to-date abstracts of title, war-
ranty Deeds, and guarantee of marketable title. All real
estate taxes for the calendar year 2021 and prior years ,
will be paid by Sellers. .
Sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
For further information and to receive. a bid
packet, please contact:
GIBBENS LAw OFFICE, Cando, North Dakota,
Attorney for the Sellers. Phone number:
701-968-3342; email: bruce@gibbenslaw.com
dreams to life. Farm Beginnings®
classes will begin in January 2022.
Through education and outreach,
FARRMS works to create more
farmers, promote sustainable agri-
cultural practices, and support a
healthy local food system in North
Dakota.
Learn more about Farm Dreams
and all of FARRMS’ programs at
WWw.farrms.org or On Facebook and
Instagram @farrms.nd.
Harris
Harris, Anderson honored as
Rolla’s students of the month
Mount Pleasant School of Rolla selected its students of the month for Sep-
tember. Representing grades 10 through 12 is Sydney Harris. She is a junior
and the daughter of Shannon Harris.
Sydney is involved in band, choir, FCCLA, the National Honor Society
and the Science Olympiad.
Hunter Anderson was chosen among students in grades seven through
nine. He is the son of Cal and Catherine Anderson.
Hunter is involved in band, basketball, choir and fnnfkall
Anderson
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*All members welcome! . 6 p_m_' supper
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