JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NDFU) – North Dakota Farmers Union, the state’s largest farm organization, kicks off its 98th annual state convention on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Bismarck Event Center. The impact of future AI technology and management of economic risks in agriculture are among featured topics.

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew will address convention goers, as well as futurist Peter Leyden, NDSU economists Dr. Frayne Olson and Dr. William Willson, and Miss North Dakota Sophia Richards.

Members will also debate policy, set legislative priorities and elect officers (president, vice president and district directors). A tailgate party highlights Friday evening, featuring food trucks and cornhole and jigsaw puzzle competitions. Agraria Mutual Group’s annual meeting, live and silent auctions, breakout sessions, Torchbearer ceremony, and prize giveaways round out the two-day celebration. One lucky convention goer will also win a $4,000 cash prize.

The convention is open to the public. A $70 registration fee is required ($50 early bird rate available until Dec. 4). A youth convention also runs simultaneously both days.

To register or view the convention agenda, go to ndfu.org. Anyone registering through the new NDFU app will automatically be entered into a separate drawing for prizes.