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Celebrate beef in the month of May |
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Memorial Day
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 May is National Hamburger Month&
National BBQ Month
National Hamburger Day is May 28
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day, formally known as Decoration Day, commememorates all men & women who have died in military service in the United States.
 Remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we all enjoy today.
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."
• It is traditional to fly the U.S. flag at half-mast from dawn until noon on Memorial Day.
• Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.
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2013 Membership contest underway |
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Spring Roundups |
Top recruiter prize sponsored by Titan Machinery and Northern Region New Holland Dealers.
Top recruiter wins a one-year lease or 250 hours use of a New Holland T6 Series 165 HP front wheel assist tractor with 845 TL loader and grapple.
Recruit the most North Dakota Stockmen's Association members by Aug. 31, 2013, to win the Top Recruiter prize.
Visit our membership page for more contest prize information, Bull Bucks and recruiting materials.
Top recruiters will be recognized during the 2013 NDSA Convention & Trade Show Sept. 28 at the Ramada Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center in Bismarck.
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NDSA SPRING ROUNDUPS
"Going the Distance"
June 3-8, 2013
Make plans to attend the Spring Roundup in your district. Learn what your cattle trade organization has been doing on your behalf.
Spring Roundups include a beef dinner, social, issues updates, nominating committee meetings and are free to attend.
For more information on Spring Roundup details and sponsor thank-you's click here.
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Wanted: Stories of Stewardship
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stew•ard•ship/ noun: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care.
The NDSA and the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Animal Sciences Department are looking for your most memorable stories of stewardship.
Raising beef requires the use of natural resources like land, water and energy.
Today, farmers and ranchers raise more beef using fewer natural resources including water than ever before.
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Annual Photo Contest
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Ready, set, shoot!
The NDSA is seeking ranch-related photos for the 2013 photo contest.
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Stock Talk |
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NDSA radio program
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Stockmen's Foundation
Raffle Tickets Available
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 5th AnnualRiffle Raffle
Tickets are on sale now for $20 each.
Prizes:
1) Pietta Verona 401 12-gauge Shotgun ($1,200 value)
2) Remington Model 700 270 Rifle
($799 value)
3) Trophy Hunter Savage Model II 22-250 Rifle w/Nikon Scope
($600 value)
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Junior Beef Expo |
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Plans are in the works for the 19th annual North Dakota Junior Beef Expo, June 29-30, in Williston.
The Expo is held in conjunction with the Western Star Junior Heifer Classic at the Upper Missouri Valley Fairgrounds.
Entries must be postmarked by June 1.
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Boost your brain power with beef! |
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Apps available for producers
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Beef does more than just satisfy your taste buds, it provides 10 essential nutrients necessary to live your best. Take a look at just 3 of them that are essential for brain function.
Iron - helps hemoglobin carry oxygen in your blood from your lungs to body cells and tissues and supports brain development. One 3 oz. serving provides 12% of the Daily Value.
B12 - helps support the proper function of the neurological system. One 3 oz. serving provides 37% of the Daily Value.
B6 - necessary for the nervous system to work normally, therefore helping with brain function. One 3 oz. serving provides 20% of the Daily Value.
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84th Annual Convention & Trade Show |
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Calving Season |
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The NDSA 84th Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held Sept. 26-28 at the Ramada Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center (formerly Doublewood Inn), in Bismarck.
This year's theme is "Stand Up, Speak Out".
Program details are in the planning stages and will be added as they are confirmed on our convention page.
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Calving season is here for cattlemen.
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Myths and Facts about GMO's |
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NDSA Clothing |
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North Dakota Stockmen's Association members ride for the brand every day and we want to offer a special opportunity for our dedicated members to proudly wear our logo.
Members may order shirts, vests and windshirts with the NDSA logo.
NDSA clothing order form
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