NDGGA+19-20.pdf

This document is a Memorandum of Agreement between the North Dakota Wheat Commission (the "Commission") and the North Dakota Grain Growers Association (NDGGA), executed on July 1, 2019. The agreement is established under the jurisdiction of the state of North Dakota and involves two agricultural organizations focused on wheat industry development and advocacy.

The contract outlines a series of services to be performed by NDGGA, including developing domestic farm policy beneficial to North Dakota wheat and durum producers, paying dues to national trade associations, participating in Commission meetings, informing producers about Commission activities, assisting in obtaining research funding, supporting environmental and conservation initiatives, managing market risks, developing export policies, providing leadership training, and supporting value-added wheat enterprises. In compensation for these services, the Commission will pay NDGGA $360,000 in four quarterly installments of $90,000 from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, with a potential fifth payment determined by the total final revenue collected in the fiscal year. The agreement has a defined term of one year and includes provisions for termination, insurance requirements, and compliance with state regulations.