We serve, advocate, protect and promote agriculture to benefit everyone.
Doug Goehring
Agriculture Commissioner
Doug Goehring has been North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner since 2009.
Commissioner Goehring is a third-generation farmer from Menoken and has been active in multiple farm organizations throughout his life.
Recent News
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BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that grants are available to North Dakota farmers markets to purchase marketing supplies to increase visibility, awareness and attendance at the markets, and to increase sales of specialty crops.
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is encouraging homeowners to read the tag and research varieties before buying and planting nursery stock for their property.
The North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council (AITC) will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026, via conference call.
BISMARCK – With warmer weather on the way, it is important for the public to be aware of invasive species. Each year, harmful invasive weeds, plant pests and diseases cost the U.S. $40 billion in losses to cropland, grasslands, woody areas, forests and riparian areas, and expensive eradication and control efforts, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that grants are available to support the creation of permanent community orchards in underserved areas to increase community access to and consumer education of specialty crops.
Upcoming Events
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Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Casselton collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 15482 37th St. SE (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).
Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Jamestown collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 3568 81st Ave. SE (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).
Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Bismarck collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 218 Airport Road (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).
Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Dickinson collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 1700 3rd Ave. W, Ste 101 (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).
Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Williston collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 605 Dakota Pkwy W (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).