Mark Watne

Farmer, NDFU President, Over 10 gallon Blood Doner, Golfer, Hunter, Restaurant Developer, Founding Farmers Share Holder

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Opening Session of the WFO GA. Voting on leadership and Strategic Plan

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Presenting on Risk Management at World Farmers Organization in Helsinki Finland.

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A class of kindergartners stopped by the NDFU office today. They rode the NDFU tractors. I was able to catch a ride from a great little girl

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I spoke at North Plains Electric meeting last night. Another cooperative meeting at NDFU. Farmers working cooperatively is a great concept.

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On panel at NDSU farm bill meeting. Roger Johnson also spoke. Great opportunity for NDFU to get out its policy for 2018 farm bill

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Just finished presentation at Copa Cogeca (Brussels) and WFO. Great discussion Food Security, Family farms role and farm and ranch profits.

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At Copa Cogeca in Brussels attending Connecting World Farmers To Value added Chain conference. Presenting on food security

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NDFU board in working on FU insurance, restaurants, Legislative issues, Pension, Foundation and all other issues for a 1/4ly Bd meeting

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Meeting this afternoon with Soybean Growers planning a large processing plant near Jamestown ND. Great project.

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Planning meeting early this week for Farmers Union Industries and Enterprises. Continue to expand our value added projects for family farms

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Friday met with REC's. Last night First Community Credit Union met at NDFU office. It is great and essential cooperatives work together.

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Friday meeting with Rec's. Last night First Community Credit Union meets at NDFU Office. It is great for cooperatives to work together.

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Great day Saturday. Alan Bergman inducted to AG Hall of Fame. At Rodeo in Valley City with Farmers Union Insurance sponsoring the gate

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Delegates work for 1 and 1/2 days to develop policy. This grassroots organization works. NDFU delegates represent members well.

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NDFU delegates prepare to push our policies at NFU convention. The grassroots work our members support are considered to NFU's policy.

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Last night at reception and supper with NFU insurance (QBE) talking about auto rates and improving claim processing

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Convention starts reports, credentials and rules approved. Panel on Farm programs next. Farmers Union working to enhance family farm income

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Early morning walk on the boardwalk before third day of NFU and NFU Insurance board meetings.

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Yesterday, Eagle, ARKFUMIC, Executive, NFUSA, and Midwest meeting. This morning preparing for NFU full board meeting in San Diego.

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In DC on Mini Fly in. Met with FDA on Vomitoxin. Met with Cramer's office. Today meeting with NFU and both Senators. Farm bill main issue.