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The United States Durum Growers Association (USDGA) was incorporated in the state of North Dakota in January 1978.

 

The purpose of USDGA is to promote the production and marketing of durum wheat and semolina, and advocate on domestic policy issues that affect durum producers.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of 12 members: 5 from North Dakota, 1 from Montana, and 5 at-large members appointed by the board.

There are three director districts in North Dakota and one in Montana. The ND director districts include:

  • NW District: Everything west of highway 83 and north of highway 2

  • SW District: Everything west of highway 83 and south of highway 2

  • East District: Everything east of highway 83

The Board of Directors elects a President, Vice President, 2nd Vice President, and an Executive Secretary/Treasurer.

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Klayton Lohr, President

AL Director, Shelby, MT

klaytonlohr2kl@gmail.com

406-460-2451

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Scott Monke, 1st VP

SW Director, New England, ND

smonke@ndsupernet.com

701-563-7325

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Jordon Hawbaker, 2nd VP

AL Director, Portal, ND

hawbakerfarms@gmail.com

701-339-0031

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Tanner Jorgensen, Sec./Tres.

AL Director, Plentywood, MT

tannerjorgensen96@gmail.com

406-460-0176

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Sam Arnson

AL Director, Williston, ND

sam.arnson@yahoo.com

701-770-8215

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Lanny Jones

Joplin, MT

lanclan62@hotmail.com

406-460-0176

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Tyce Bahnmiller

Big Sandy, MT

tycebahn@gmail.com

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Kyle Fawcett

Plentywood, MT

kfawc.prof@gmail.com

406-765-7217

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Gary Steier

Hettinger, ND

bgsteier@ndsupernet.com

701-567-3377

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Tim Goeser

Munich, ND

goeser.bison.fan@gmail.com

701-739-1002

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Garret Groves

Devils Lake, ND

hattrick@gondtc.com

701-351-3512

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Dustin Johnsrud

Epping, ND

djj68@hotmail.co

701-570-8168

Staff

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Alyssa Glass

Executive Director

U.S. Durum Growers Association (USDGA) provides a voice for durum producers on agricultural policy and the durum industry, while striving to keep producers informed about the latest technology in durum production. 

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1605 East Capitol Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501

701-355-4458

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