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Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that three projects will receive funding from the Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund. The total amount awarded is $687,694, following approval at the ADD quarterly meeting held on July 23 in Medora, North Dakota.

The ADD Fund is managed by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Its purpose is to help new or expanding value-added agriculture businesses that show financial feasibility and have the potential to improve industry profitability, create jobs, and contribute to North Dakota’s economic growth. Eligible projects include those related to agricultural product manufacturing, animal production facilities, commodity processing facilities, and food production and processing facilities. Feed or pet food processing operations may also qualify for support.

Northland Sires Inc. received $250,000 to develop a bull-test facility aimed at serving livestock producers in the Upper Midwest. For more information about this project, Derek Jungels can be contacted at 701-238-4362.

Dakota SAO, LLP was awarded $250,000 to reconfigure swine facilities for breeding gilts and improving biosecurity measures. Eric Peterson is available for inquiries at 515-854-9820.

Richter Farms, LLP received $187,694 to convert its dairy facility into a beef cattle backgrounding operation. Patrick J. Richter can be reached at 701-673-3352 for details.

Applications for funding consideration at the next ADD meeting are due by October 1, 2025.

Further details about the ADD Fund are available on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture website: https://www.ndda.nd.gov/add.

"Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for three projects. The awards totaling $687,694 were approved at the ADD quarterly meeting July 23 in Medora, ND."

"The ADD Fund is administered by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. The fund was created to support new or expanding value-added-agriculture businesses that demonstrate financial feasibility, enhance profitability for the industry, create jobs and grow North Dakota’s economy. Types of projects eligible for the fund include but are not limited to agriculture product manufacturing and animal production facilities, commodity processing facilities, and food production and processing facilities. Feed or pet food processing facilities may be eligible."

"The following received approval:

Northland Sires Inc. was awarded $250,000 to develop their bull-test facility for livestock producers in the Upper Midwest. Contact Derek Jungels at 701-238-4362.

Dakota SAO, LLP was awarded $250,000 to reconfigure their swine facilities to accommodate breeding gilts and enhance biosecurity. Contact Eric Peterson at 515-854-9820.

Richter Farms, LLP was awarded $187,694 to transition their dairy facility to a beef cattle backgrounding operation. Contact Patrick J. Richter at 701-673-3352."

"Applications for the next meeting must be received by Oct. 1, 2025."

"For additional information, please visit https://www.ndda.nd.gov/add."