FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and nine counties in Minnesota were honored during the 44th annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University, on November 10th.

This year Reuben and Beth Viland of Valley City received the recognition for Barnes County.

Reuben, is a 1976 NDSU graduate and has worked for AgCountry Farm Credit Services in Valley City for 36 years, providing credit and other financial services to many producers in the area.

He also has first-hand knowledge of farming, having grown up on a small-grain and livestock farm near Geneseo, ND. In addition, he is a member of the Open Door Center board and his church board.

Beth, is a 1977 NDSU graduate, has been director of the Barnes County WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) supplemental nutrition program for 34 years and worked in the NDSU Extension Service’s Barnes County office for a year in 1982. Reuben and Beth have two children.