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IN NORTH DAKOTA, WE EXPECT A LOT FROM OUR BOOTSTRAPS.
Handling stretches. Fixing problems. Farmers and ranchers learn early how to take care of our own challenges.
But life stresses can overwhelm us. That doesn’t mean we are weak — it means we are human. Life can get tough at times.
being frustrated, down, or exhausted doesn’t mean you are failing. Such feelings are stress signals, like the “check engine” light on a vehicle. They mean slow down and focus on wellness — your health is your most important asset in farming and ranching.
Rural Resilience Training: As part of Farm Credit’s mission to support rural communities and agriculture during this difficult farm economy, Farm Credit developed training materials focused on mental health and stress management. https://farmcredit.com/rural-resilience
Rural Community Grant Fund
The Rural Community Grant Fund is accepting applications for work to meet the needs of communities in western North Dakota. Interested parties should apply at AgriBank.com.
Scholarships
The Mandan association will award four scholarships at $1,000 each to high school seniors who plan to enroll in college next fall. Recipients must be from an actively farming and/or ranching family, or be planning to pursue a career in farming or some other aspect of agriculture.
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WHERE TO GET HELP
Rural Resilience Training: As part of Farm Credit’s mission to support rural communities and agriculture during this difficult farm economy, Farm Credit developed training materials focused on mental health and stress management. https://farmcredit.com/rural-resilience |
Rural Youth
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- Provide all the FFA Handbooks for Greenhands (freshmen)
- High School and College Ag Student Scholarships
- Sponsorship for 4-H: Training, Crops and Livestock Judging, County Fairs,Awards
- Award Sponsorship for Youth Livestock Shows
- FFA District Leadership and State Convention Sponsor and Alumni Fundraising Events
- College Agriculture Organizations: Sponsor of Education Events and Competitions
- Young Beginning Farmer Workshops – Producer Education
- Club Credit loans for 4-H and FFA projects
Farm Credit Gives Back
For over 100 years Farm Credit has supported agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services which also helps strengthen the rural communities where our members work and live. In addition, we offer rural community grants, annual food bank donations, and on-going financial and volunteer support for our local 4-H and FFA programs. Our staff and directors conduct an annual holiday charity fundraiser and provide numerous contributions to local communities for volunteer causes, youth programs and local campaigns. Employees are given a paid day off each year to volunteer at a non-profit of their choice. We are proud to Give Back to the rural communities where many of us grew up and continue live in.
FCS AgriBusiness Center
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The training center is also available to outside ag groups for meetings. The center is available during business hours and is free of charge to ag organizations. Coffee and water are provided with the option for your group to cater in meals, snacks and refreshments.
Please contact Jill Trygg at (701) 751-4045 in Mandan if your group wants to schedule a meeting.
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Farm Credit Services of Mandan Election Results
Stockholders of Farm Credit Services of Mandan, ACA have re-elected Dawn Martin, (Incumbent) Beulah, and Carson Kouba, (Incumbent) Regent, to the Board of Directors at the conclusion of the balloting. Both directors will serve four-year terms. Lenard Vetter, Linton; Pamela Hoff, Flasher; Derrick Dukart, Manning; and Jeremy Huether, Mott; were elected to the Nominating Committee. Richard Bohl,...
Wearing Out Your Bootstraps?
In North Dakota, we expect a lot from our bootstraps. Handling stresses. Fixing problems. Farmers and ranchers learn early how to take care of our own challenges. But life stresses can overwhelm us. That doesn't mean we are weak - it means we are human. Life can get tough at times. Being frustrated, down, or exhausted does not mean you are failing. Such feelings are stress signals, like...
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