North Dakota Counts
Known as the Dakota Territory's first successful crop, and North Dakota's economy dependent on this commodity, gave it the nickname of "King". What crop is it?
WHEAT
Fun Fact: North Dakota's annual wheat harvest makes 16 billion loaves of bread!
There are approximately 12,500 head of this livestock in North Dakota. What animal is it?
BISON
They are raised for both their meat and hide!
What is the term for a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards?
ACRE
What year was NDFB started?
1942
What type of livestock outnumbers people in North Dakota?
CATTLE
Fun Fact: North Dakota ranchers raise enough cattle to make 1.9 billion, 1/4lb. beef burgers.
__#___ out of every ___#____ bites of food is thanks to a pollinator.
1 out of 3
North Dakota raises roughly 150,000 of this livestock each year. It is the most eaten meat in the world and they are the fastest growing animal. What livestock is it?
PIGS
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
What is a North Dakota vegetable crop is that high in protein?
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 is used for farming and ranching.
90%
FUN FACT: this totals around 39.3 million acres.
Americans have their eye on this crop, consuming about 11 pounds a year per American. Which crop is it?
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.
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
North Dakota grows 3 different types of corn. Can you name all 3 kinds?
POPCORN
SWEET CORN
FIELD CORN
What is one North Dakota crop that is considered a fruit, grain, AND a vegetable?
CORN
Annually, North Dakota farmers raise about 1 million of this animal. What livestock animal is it?
TURKEY!
There are about 9 North Dakota farms that actively raise turkeys.
The difference between two prices, such as a commodity cash price and its futures price, assuming the same crop quality standards.
BASIS
It reflects the crop marketing costs of storage,
transportation, and supply and demand.
How many members does NDFB have?
Approximately 28,000 member families.
What is the only food produced by insects that is consumed by both humans and insects?
HONEY
Fun Fact: a bee colony typically is home to 60,000 bees!