SBARE Seeks Input

The North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) is seeking public input on needs in the state.

SBARE provides the North Dakota legislature and governor with recommendations on how the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and North Dakota State University Extension can address critical state needs and ensure that the state's investments on behalf of North Dakota citizens will yield great long-term dividends.

The input will help shape SBARE's recommendations for the 2025 legislative session.

"You have a vital stake in North Dakota's future and are invited to provide your thoughts on critical needs and concepts for solutions," says Sarah Lovas, SBARE chair. "Specifically, we ask you to provide your input in a format that works best for you."

SBARE is holding three input sessions:

• Sept. 14: North Central Research Extension Center, 5400 Hwy. 83 S, Minot

• Nov. 9: Dickinson Research Extension Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson

• Dec. 12-13: NDSU Harry D. McGovern Alumni Center, 1241 N. University Dr, Fargo

To set up a time to present 10-15 minutes of testimony at an input session, contact Erin McCall at 701-231-7656 or [email protected]. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide input at an earlier session to ensure availability.

Other options are:

• Provide written testimony: Send a letter to SBARE, NDSU Dept. 7520, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050

• Provide testimony by email - Send an email message to [email protected]

• Provide an online submission - Submit testimony online at ndsu.edu/vpag/sbare/stakeholder_input/

In your remarks, describe your agricultural research and/or Extension needs and potential solutions.