The Germinator – Spring 2025 Edition
an NPSAS Publication

Included in this issue of the Germinator you’ll find

• Featured articles and information about the marketing opportunities available when farming niches like certified organic, regenerative, specialty crops, direct to consumer and more
• Organic Research Hub launched
• 2025 NPSAS Award winners, Vetter & Palmersheim
• 2025 Food & Farming Conference highlights
• Benefits of collaboration & partnerships
• Digital marketing strategies
• Contract negotiation strategies
• NPSAS Featured family Askegaard

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North Dakota Agri-Technology AI and Robotics Showcase

Field Day for Robotics & AI

Looking to see some of the latest technology in agriculture in action? Join NPSAS and other sponsors to see some of the latest innovations in agriculture technology in action June 17 & 18, 2025.

FEATURING:

• AI Robotics Cultivator
• New Satellite Technology
• Innovative Drone Strategies

Join us for an exciting opportunity to look at live demonstrations of some of the latest technological advances in agriculture. to benefit soil health, weed control, and more. This two-day field day event, June 17th & 18th, features demonstrations of the most advanced technology available in farming.

On June 17, vendors will gather near Ellendale, ND, at the Brett Miller farm as well as the Pudwell/Zundel Farm. Both farms are certified organic. Participants will learn the benefits of technology in organic production. Then on the 18th the group moves to the Bismarck area to the Saueressig Farm. For more information and registration click here. This event is made possible by Northern Pulse Growers, NPSAS, USDA TOPP, and more.

June 17

Brett Miller Farm near Forbes/Ellendale, ND 

Tel Pudwill/Justina Zundel Farm near Forbes/Ellendale, ND

*Get helpful insight on useful technology in organic production and/or transition to organic.

 June 18

Kim Saueressig Farm McClusky, ND 

*Day 1 is a USDA TOPP Sponsored Event

Please register below to help plan for food and drink. Further location information emailed upon registration.

Sponsored by

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The Germinator – Winter 2025 Edition
an NPSAS Publication

Included in this issue of the Germinator you’ll find

• Featured articles and information about the educational opportunities available in farming
• 2025 Food & Farming Conference Info
• Innovation: Value of Drones
• Learning from Wwoofing
• Ag Education in Higher Ed
• Inspectors Learn from the Farmers they Inspect
• Member Feature: Miller Feed & Cattle

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The Germinator – Fall 2024 Edition

Included in this issue of the Germinator you’ll find

• Featured articles and information about the financial side of farming
• Recap of 2024 Field Day Events
• State of NPSAS
• Value-added ideas for your farm or ranch
• Unique organic and regenerative agriculture funding source in Mad Capital
• Health Insurance in Agriculture
• Announcing 2025 Conference Speakers
• Innovation in Ag: Controlling weeds with laser
• Member Feature: The Venner Farm
• Pitchfork and Hoe

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