The 61st Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show will be held Feb. 4-6, 2014 at the Grand Williston, formerly the Airport International Inn, Williston, ND.
Monday, February 4th area 5th graders will be participating in a bread fair at 1 pm. Come and observe the student activities that afternoon.
A new feature of this year’s event is NDSU’s “The Best of the Best in Wheat, Barley, Corn and Soybean Production”. This truly will be a great opportunity for area producers to learn more about traditional and emerging crops grown in this area.
Additionally, attendees will be exposed to time-saving ideas and technologies that will make them more productive. Some of the keynote speakers include:
John Nowatzki – NDSU Extension Agriculture Machine Specialist will discuss agriculture’s use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as management tools in production agriculture. Representatives of private industry will follow sharing ideas, trends and equipment offerings.
Elizabeth Hagen- A professional speaker, author and business coach will make two presentations. The first will give attendees tools to reclaim control of their personal and professional lives. The second session will focus on hope and renewal. The audience will learn what they need to appreciate who they are, enjoy life and start being more successful at home and work.
Michael Baron – President and owner of Great Plains Diversified Services Inc. will discuss the use of LLCs and LLPs to run and convey a farm operation. In a second presentation he will discuss the management of mineral properties. Michael has more than 30 years of experience in “Keeping the Family Farm in the Family”.
On Wednesday, the special recognition luncheon coordinated by the Ag Committee of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce will feature Steve Stark, a well known performer and illustrator. He will present an illustrated history of North Dakota Agriculture.
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