Participate in the SBARE priority planning process for the next legislative session
The State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) was established by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to work closely on needs assessment with the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station (NDAES) and NDSU Extension.
As outlined in North Dakota Century Code, SBARE provides the Legislature and Governor with recommendations on how critical state needs can be addressed by the NDAES and NDSU Extension, and ensures that their investments on behalf of North Dakota citizens will yield great long-term dividends—through new discoveries, improved efficiency, and long-term impact. Examples of past initiatives can be found at past priorities.
- NDAES research goals are to: 1.) find solutions to problems faced by farmers and ranchers in the state; 2.) discover opportunities that enhance the quality of life, sustain food, feed, fiber and fuel production; and 3.) protect the great land and resources of North Dakota. NDAES researchers are located at the Main Station at Fargo and at Research Extension Centers (RECs) strategically placed throughout the state.
- NDSU Extension extends research-based education to North Dakota residents of all ages and walks of life. You will find Extension at work in your county, at RECs and at the main campus of NDSU. Extension's efforts have a special emphasis on strengthening agriculture and developing the potential of youth, adults and communities.
The process of preparing recommendations by receiving input from stakeholder groups and individuals in planning for the 2027 Legislative session will begin this fall. You have a vital stake in ND's future and are invited to provide your input your thoughts on critical needs and concepts for solutions. You're welcome to share input in whatever format works best for you.
Appear Before an SBARE Input Session
Present 10-15 minutes of verbal testimony in person or virtually at one of the following 2025 input sessions
- September 9 - Stark County Extension Office (enter through south door), 2680 Empire Road, Suite B, Dickinson ND
- November 13 - North Central Research Extension Center, 5400 Highway 83 S, Minot ND
- December 10-11 - NDSU Peltier Complex, 1300 18th St N, Fargo ND
Testimony by Online Submission or Mail
Provide testimony by online submission or mail written testimony
- Input/upload testimony online through the submission portal
- Send a letter to SBARE, NDSU Dept. 7520, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Notes
- In your remarks, please describe your agricultural research and/or Extension needs, potential solutions, and an explanation of how this solution can bring added value for North Dakota.
- Stakeholder input is vital to the process and is open to all North Dakota citizens and organizations!
Contacts
- Contact Erin McCall at erin.mccall@ndsu.edu or 701-231-7656 with any questions on material submissions or time slots.
- Contact Pam Gulleson, Chair, at pmgulleson@outlook.com or 701-471-4256 if you have any questions regarding the process.