Meeting Minutes January 23, 2020

January 23, 2020 Meeting Minutes | Fargo, ND

The State Board of Agricultural Research and Education met for a regular meeting on January 15, 2020 at the North Dakota Heritage Center, Bismarck ND. Members in Attendance: Jim Bahm, Doug Bichler, Mark Birdsall, Lance Gulleson, Larry Hoffmann, Kerry Klein, Greg Lardy, Brian Leier, Sarah Lovas, Dick Rohland, Dean Wehri, and Julie Zikmund. Tom Bodine attended on behalf of Doug Goehring. Absent: Tracy Boe, Dean Bresciani

Chairman Birdsall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He welcomed members and guests, and invited everyone in attendance to make introductions.

Approval of December 4, 2019 Meeting Minutes

MOTION: Larry Hoffmann made a motion to approve the December 4, 2019 SBARE meeting minutes; seconded by Jim Bahm. Motion carried.

Administrative Updates from Greg Lardy, VP for Agricultural Affairs, Dean, Director, Director

Dr. Lardy provided an update regarding the search for the department head position for Animal Sciences.

Comments from Mark Birdsall, SBARE Chair

Chair Birdsall reviewed the overall process in regards to the priority list and moving forward with grouping the requests/needs.

Grand Farm Presentation

Frank Casey introduced William Aderholdt, Grand Farm Program Manager. Dr. Casey commented on the capacity for precision ag opportunities in working with Grand Farm, and an agcentric interest, connecting education and agriculture. He further explained NDSU discussions with Grand Farm. Dr. Aderholdt presented on the Grand Farm journey, potential opportunities, and the vision.

Ag Budget Office, Dave Ruhland

Spreadsheets were distributed indicating the results of the priorities as submitted by the SBARE members. Discussion was held regarding the various requests/needs.

Priority Discussion

Additional information was distributed in regards to land base for the Carrington Research Extension Center. Blaine Schatz, CREC Director, was available to present information and answer questions. It was requested that land base information for the other respective Research Extension Centers be obtained, thus allowing a comparison and a better informed decision.

Information was also distributed in regards to Waldron Hall and justification for the main station field crops research laboratory.

Chair Birdsall asked the members if any items were missed or if any items required further discussion.

Grouping Discussion

Broad themes were created for the various requests/needs, thus allowing a preliminary grouping. Dr. Lardy and the Ag Budget Office will refine the lists for the next meeting.

MOTION: Sarah Lovas made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Jerry Klein. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned 1:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Wendy Breitbach