Other Links
Producer Information and Organization/Agency Links
Information for Producers
Palmer Amaranth Information and Identification
Spotted Water Hemlock Identification and Management
Harmful Algal Bloom Information and Reporting
Cyanobacteria (Blue-green Algae) Poisoning
Livestock Water Testing Guidelines
Connecting landowners looking to integrate livestock with livestock producers looking for additional grazing.
ND Soil Conservation Organizations and Offices of Other Districts
USDA Websites
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Home page for North Dakota NRCS. Click on "Contact Us" link in top right corner of the page or scroll down to "Find Your Local Service Center" to reach your local office.
North Dakota state office page
Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory
USDA Agricultural Research Service center in Mandan, ND, developing "adaptive and integrative practices for sustainable crop, livestock, and rangeland systems"
Bismarck Plant Materials Center
USDA-NRCS center for research on improving northern plains plants and landscapes
Agency Websites
Carrington Research Extension Center
Foster County Extension Office
Their homepage leads to subjects including State Forests, Community Forestry, Fire Management, Forest Stewardship, Forest Health, and Educational Resources. For the link and information on their conservation tree planting assistance program, see the Conservation Assistance Programs page.
ND Department of Water Resources (formerly State Water Commission)
Information includes the Drought Disaster Livestock Assistance Program
North Dakota ag information and programs. See also the Conservation Assistance Programs page.
ND Dept. of Environmental Quality
Includes permitting of animal feeding operations, water quality, and water testing
For link to their conservation financial assistance programs, see also the Conservation Assistance Programs page.
North Dakota Geological Survey
For those with an interest in ND geology
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
A US Geological Survey center conducting natural resources research, and a great source of information on ecology of the northern plains
Other Organizations
For Conservation Organizations, see the Conservation Assistance Programs page
Agricultural Organizations:
Northern Prairies Ag Innovation Alliance (formerly Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Tillage Farmers Association)
A regional nonprofit organization providing information for producers on continuous, soil health-building production systems
North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition
A grassroots group organized to promote the health and sustainability of North Dakota's grazing lands. Also manages the North Dakota Grazing Exchange (above) to connect landowners who don't have grazing animals with livestock owners that can provide grazing management services.
North Dakota Stockmen's Association
See their Environmental Services page for assistance in complying with environmental regulations and operation improvements.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
A competitive grants and education program. You can also go directly to their Resources and Learning page.
FARRMS - The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability
Providing a community of local food producers and empowering North Dakota farmers to create sustainable, profitable enterprises.
Enroll for benefits including community support and resources, cover crop assistance and incentives, and the Sustainability Marketplace.
Youth and Consumer Educational Programs:
Information about The Regional Environmental Education Series and presentations for schools
A program to teach students about agriculture from ND Dept. of Agriculture
Project Food, Land, and People
A program to educate about how agriculture, the environment, and people connect