About Us
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) is a statewide, nonprofit, member-driven organization. NDSGA exists to conduct legislative activities at the state level in Bismarck and national level in Washington, D.C., to improve the sustainable prosperity of its soybean farmer members and the entire soybean industry. The organization is one of 26 similar organizations from soybean-producing states that are affiliated with the American Soybean Association (ASA).
Our Vision
Growing a legacy of successful farmers.
Our Mission
Support Policy that benefits North Dakota Soybean growers through farmer-led advocacy and partnerships.
To help support NDSGA’s vision and to achieve its mission, we focus on the following strategic initiatives:
- Membership – Grow a diverse membership.
- Build corporate Partnerships – NDSGA expands partnerships with corporate entities and other targeted organizations.
- Biomass-based diesel – Continuously advocate for biomass-based diesel in policy maker sustainability discussions.
- Elected Official Engagement – Reinforce NDSGA as knowledgeable and credible on issues that North Dakota farmers face.
- Animal Ag Expansion – Develop a plan for animal agriculture expansion in North Dakota
Meet the Board
The 14-member NDSGA board is composed of representatives from eight geographic districts, up to three at-large representatives, three American Soybean Association directors and, if appointed, a Corteva Agriscience Young Leader.
Justin Sherlock
PresidentDazey
Chris McDonald
Vice PresidentDistrict 1
Leonard
Josh Gackle
ASA Chairman – SecretaryKulm
Stephanie Cook
Treasurer
Scott German
DirectorDistrict 2
Fullerton
Dustin Helmick
DirectorDistrict 4
Courtenay
Caylor Rosenau
DirectorDistrict 5
Carrington
Brian Jodock
DirectorDistrict 6
Northwood
Billie Lentz
DirectorDistrict 7
Perth
Michael Doll
DirectorDistrict 8
New Salem
Andrew Cossette
DirectorAt-Large
Fargo
Mark Knutson
DirectorAt-Large
Fargo
Todd Stutrud
DirectorAt-Large
Barton
Brent Kohls
ASA DirectorMayville
Meet Our Staff
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Nancy Johnson
Executive Director
Parrell Grossman
Legislative Director
Sandy Miller
Membership Manager
Together We Thrive
The difference between membership and the Soybean Checkoff
Managed by the North Dakota Soybean Council, a state agency, every North Dakota producer invests soybean checkoff dollars. Joining the NDSGA is a choice you can make to support the industry the soybean checkoff cannot. Learn how to become a member of the NDSGA here.