Happy “Thank a Farmer” Day!
In recognition of the 22 million Americans who work on farms and ranches or in agriculture-related jobs, particularly those in North Dakota, Governor John Hoeven has proclaimed Nov. 20, 2009, as “Thank a Farmer” Day.
“Farmers and ranchers not only provide the food we eat, but also help sustain rural communities, preserve open space and wildlife habitat, and protect the environment,” said North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) President Jack Reich, a Zap, N.D., rancher.
The governor’s proclamation also notes that farming and ranching play a vital role in the state and national economy.
Here are a few more
- Production agriculture is the largest sector of North Dakota’s economy, making up nearly 25 percent of the economic base.
- Nearly 24 percent of North Dakota workers are farmers and ranchers or are employed in farm-related jobs.
- North Dakota has 32,000 farms and ranches.
- North Dakota ranchers produce enough beef for 103 million hamburgers.
Governor's Request for Increased Federal Disaster Aid Approved
Click here to download a copy of the news release from Gov. Hoeven's office.
Conference Photo Gallery is Here
We are happy to send you any photo from the conference by email. Send your request to Jeff Eslinger at jeff.eslinger@ndaco.org.
Presentations from the workshop are on the Conference Documents page, HERE.
The 2009 Resolutions are in the Legislative Services section (see Action Center, left). Click the link titled "Resolutions" or take the shortcut HERE.
Excellence in County Government winners can be seen HERE.
EECBG Grant Application Available
For the latest information about the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, please click on the NDACo News item, top right on this page.
Update regarding Oct. 10 deadline: For those who have not submitted their report before the Oct. 10 deadline: Late Reporting. Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Accountability Act of 2009 requires recipients of Recovery contracts, grants, and loans to submit reports on funds received no later than 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter. FederalReporting.gov serves as the official government website for recipient reporting. The first reporting period ends on Oct. 10, 2009, at midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST). Since this is the first time that recipients are submitting data reports and some states are encountering technical challenges in filing bulk reports for their recipients, FederalReporting.gov will remain open for reporting until Oct. 20. During this 10-day grace period, late filers may submit their required quarterly report. However, they must explain their reasons for delayed reporting, and they will be later identified on Recovery.gov. as late filers. If you have any questions please contact mbelarmino@naco.org or at 202/661-8840. More info: www.federalreporting.gov
Also, ND Office of Management & Budget and NACo have sent out important updates about ARRA (Stimulus Funding) Reporting. We have combined the two messages into one document and trimmed the message to exclude information that does not pertain to North Dakota. Contact info for both offices is included, as well as an announcement for the upcoming Webinar planned by NACo to review these matters. Please click here to download the document.
Additionally, the NACo Webinar on ARRA Reporting can be accessed as a recording at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/869565379 and the documents for that (and earlier webinars) can be downloaded at www.naco.org/webinars.
Add Your Event to Our Calendar
With so many member associations holding their annual conventions, now is a good time to mark your NEXT annual or semi-annual convention on our calendar to help avoid conflicts. Simply click on the "Event Calendar" link in the Action Center (left) and you'll see a link to Add Your Event. If you need help, contact Jeff Eslinger at 328-7300.
