701-566-9300Meet the Board
The 13-member NDSGA board is composed of representatives from seven geographic districts, two at-large representatives, three American Soybean Association directors and a Corteva Agriscience Young Leader.
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:
- Animal Ag Expansion – Develop a plan for animal agriculture expansion in North Dakota.
- Partnerships – Seed partnerships to help amplify North Dakota Soybean Grower Association’s regulatory and policy efforts.
- Membership – Grow a diverse membership.
- Biodiesel – Educate policy makers on the benefits of biodiesel.
Kasey Bitz
PresidentDistrict 2
LaMoure
Chris McDonald
Vice PresidentDistrict 1
Leonard
Joshua Stutrud
SecretaryDistrict 7
Barton
Spencer Endrud
TreasurerDistrict 3
Buxton
Monte Peterson
ASA DirectorValley City
Josh Gackle
ASA Vice PresidentKulm
Justin Sherlock
ASA DirectorDazey
Caylor Rosenau
DirectorDistrict 5
Carrington
Brad Thykeson
DirectorDistrict 4
Portland
Michael Doll
DirectorDistrict 8
New Salem
Andrew Cossette
DirectorAt-Large
Fargo
Dustin Helmick
DirectorAt-Large
Courtney
Stephanie Cook
Corteva Young LeaderDavenport
Meet Our Staff
Nancy Johnson
Executive Director
Phil Murphy
Legislative Liaison
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.
