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For the Land and Its People

The NDSU Agriculture Newsletter

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"For the Land and Its People" is a bimonthly newsletter featuring stories about the positive impact NDSU Agriculture is making in North Dakota. The newsletter includes stories about the difference the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources is making for our students; updates on how the research conducted by the N.D. Agricultural Experiment Station is improving food production, and features on how NDSU Extension is improving the lives and communities of people in North Dakota.

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September/October 2023

NDSU Extension Internship Program Prepares Students for Fulfilling Careers

Every summer, paid interns are paired with someone to learn more about NDSU’s land-grant mission and how the three branches of that mission (teaching, research and Extension) work together to meet the needs of North Dakotans.

New Wheat Varieties Offer Opportunities

In 2023, the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station has released two new wheat varieties. Each offers unique traits such as disease resistance, and improved agronomic performance and end-use quality.

Tradition of Sheep Industry Innovation Continues at Hettinger REC

Hettinger REC's commitment to providing research that helps sheep producers be more efficient and profitable has been the focus since 1944, when the HREC first acquired sheep.

Youth Build Life Skills Through 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest

The North Dakota 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest is designed to equip young people with the skills they need to make informed decisions. As they prepare for the contest, they learn to evaluate and compare options, rank them based on standards and quality, and defend their decisions.