• Mission
• Board Members
• Staff
• Strategic Plan

The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association is a statewide, not-for-profit, member-driven organization. We exist to conduct legislative activities in Bismarck, ND and Washington, DC to improve the sustainable prosperity of its members and the entire soybean industry. The North Dakota organization is one of 26 soybean-producing states affiliated with the American Soybean Association.

As an oganization, we focus on 4 main areas:

Membership Services

1. Benefits, Services
   • Updates, Gazette Newsletter
   • Discounts
2. Events, Activities
   • Golf Tourney
   • Expo
   • Big Iron
3. Awareness
   • Community Outreach
   • Distinction  of Assoc-Council
   • Website
4. Recruitment, Retention
   • 800 by 2012
   • Retention Rate of 78%
5. Industry Partnerships
   • Data, Statistics

   • Add’l Opportunities

Government Affairs

1. ND Advocacy 
   • Establish Positions & Priorities
   • Monitor Report
   • Agency Relations
   • Testify
   • County/Township “Good Neighbor Approach”
2. Alliances 
   • Capitol Hill Visit
   • Legislative Forum
   • PAC Support
3. Coalitions 
   • NDARE
   • Ag Associations
   • ND Ag Coalition
   • Transportation
   • Website
4. Grassroots - Member Involvement
   • Communications
   • Testimony
   • Coalition & Association Events
5. Industry Partnerships
   • Data, Statistics

   • Add’l Opportunities

Leadership

• ND Agribusiness Leadership Roles
• ASA Leadership Grants
• Youth Leadership & Opportunities (I.e. NDSU, Chamber, county extension agents, etc.)
• Relationship with the ND Soybean Council
• Relationships with universities and education

• Awards and recognition for best practices and achievements

Strong Association

• Highly effective board of directors
• Effective executive director and lobbying team
• Finances and resources
• Use committees to involve members and develop programs