North Dakota Counts
10,000 head of this animal are slaughtered every year in a North Dakota processing plant whose namesake also happens to be a university mascot.
What is Bison.
Pasta lovers have North Dakota farmers to thank! The state grows enough of this crop to produce approximately 10.8 billion servings of spaghetti.
What is Durum
What is the term for a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards?
ACRE
What year was NDFB started?
1942
Whether you drizzle it on toast or stir it into tea, North Dakota produces enough of this sweet treat for 762 million tablespoon servings.
Answer: What is honey
According to 2023 statistics, North Dakota had approximately 150,000 of these animals on farms across the state.
Answer: What are hogs or pigs?
North Dakota’s 63,000 head of these animals produce approximately 335,000 pounds of natural fiber each year.
What are SHEEP
What is it called when a seed sprouts a tiny plant?
GERMINATION
This is the process where a seed sprouts a tiny plant starting the plant life cycle.
How much is an NDFB student membership?
$20
North Dakota grows enough of this crop to make approximately 3.16 billion Medium sized servings of a popular fast-food side.
POTATOES!
Fun Fact: Potatoes are packed with vitamin C, Potassium, and fiber? Plus, with their superpowers in complex carbohydrates, they fuel athletes keeping them energized and ready to conquer any adventure.
Soybeans are a major crop, but nearly all North Dakota soybeans are shipped to other countries. North Dakota grows approximately how many acres of soybeans a year?
6 MILLION
What two major North Dakota crops make up sunbutter?
Sunflowers & Honey
What is the male part of the corn plant that produces pollen needed for reproduction?
TASSEL
There are many benefits of being a NDFB student member, What are three of those benefits?
Mentors
Scholarships
Member Benefits
Job Postings
Collegiate Discussion Meet
Conferences
Networking
Life long friendships
The United States is the largest producer of North Dakota's state beverage. What is our state beverage?
MILK! One American will drink about 18 gallons a year.
Fun Fact: North Dakota dairy cows produce about 310 million pounds of milk each year.
Approximately ___% of North Dakota land area is used for farming and ranching.
90%
FUN FACT: this totals around 39.3 million acres.
North Dakota is number one in the nation for producing this oilseed crop, which is used to make cooking oil, biodiesel and other products.
What is CANOLA?
Beef is packed with powerful nutrients that are often referred to with the acronym ZIP. What does ZIP stand for?
ZINC: needed for healthy immune system & control your appetite.
IRON: helps carry oxygen to your body's cells and tissues and helps your brain develop.
PROTEIN: helps keep your body energized and supports mussel growth
Edible Beans
What is the age you need to be to be considered a student member of NDFB?
25 and younger
Need something sweet? North Dakota produces enough of this root crop to make approximately 2.3 billion pounds of this sweet kitchen staple.
Answer: What are sugarbeets?
How much money does North Dakota production agriculture generate each year?
Over $8 billion in cash receipts each year.
Not all farming happens in fields or pastures! North Dakota has only four of these specialized agricultural operations.
What is Aquaculture
This measurement is commonly used to quantify grain, but its weight varies depending on the commodity.
What is a bushel?
How many members does NDFB have?
Approximately 28,000 member families.
North Dakota is #1 in the nation for producing this crop, a pantry staple commonly found in chili, soups, and stews.
Answer: What are Dry (Edible) Beans