Growing Sustainable Agriculture

Strengthening Local Food Systems

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Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability

We support sustainable agriculture and strengthen local food systems in North Dakota and the Red River Valley.

We grow farmers through education, peer support, and lending.

Upcoming Learning Opportunities

NC-RFBC State Plan

Read the ND Local Foods Statewide Action Plan!

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Intro to Organic Webinar

Watch webinar recordings & find resources on Organic Certification.

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FARRMS News

New Opportunity!

Communications Capacity Building Member

The Communications Capacity Building Member will assist the Marketing Manager in creating and planning social media content, writing newsletter articles, managing the 2025 calendar project, editing videos, monitoring inboxes, and more.

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January Producer's Perspective

Winter Planning Season on Twisted Carrot Farm

We are excited to share the first story in our new Producer's Perspective blog series! Read how Jill Patterson takes the winter months to prepare for the growing season ahead at her farm in Northwood, ND.

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March Producer's Perspective

Marbleseed Reflections from Mason J. Berube

Read this month's farmer blog post from Mason Berube, conference support recipient! Mason attended the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference last month and shared his thoughts and what he learned.

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February Producer's Perspective

Vermicomposting on Nature's Roots Farm

Check out our second Producer's Perspective blog post from Nature's Roots Farm owner, Jake Callander! Read how Jake incorporated vermicomposting on his farm and how it has improved the quality of his soil.

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