North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council Election in Barnes County

Bismarck, ND - Growers of dry peas, lentils, lupins, fava beans, and chickpeas in Barnes County are being urged to participate in the election of a county representative for the North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council. According to the North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council Chairman, pulse crop producers have an exciting opportunity to serve as county and district representatives for the North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council, and encourages all to participate in the election. The election for Barnes County will take place on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 9:00 AM (CT) at the Barnes County Extension Office, 230 4th St. NW, Courthouse Room 204, in Valley City, ND. Please request a ZOOM link from the Barnes County Extension office if you are unable to attend.

Any person who qualifies as a participating producer as set forth in Chapter 4.1-07 Dry Pea and Lentil Council Act can vote and be a candidate.

The election will be conducted under the supervision of Alicia Harstad, County Extension Agent, NDSU Extension, Barnes County.

Newly elected county Dry Pea & Lentil representatives from District 5 will assemble on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 11 :00 AM (CT) at the Carrington Research Center, located at 663 US-281 North in Carrington, ND, to elect the district’s member of the North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council.

The North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council was established during the 1997 Legislative Session. It’s members meet regularly to implement research, education and promotion.