Marketing Service's primary responsibilities are to provide education, marketing and management services to enable farmers, on-farm businesses, youth and ag-related industries the opportunity to create new wealth and income.

Marketing Services can offer assistance in the following ways:

• Provide opportunities to help develop and expand markets for agriculture producers
• Assist agriculture related businesses in marketing North Dakota products
• Provide education and marketing opportunities for Pride of Dakota companies
• Provide opportunities for youth to become part of the future of rural North Dakota

On the International front, Marketing Services sends representatives into foreign markets providing information on North Dakota products and helping North Dakota companies establish contact with buyers.

Domestically, Marketing Services has led groups of North Dakota companies to shows such as the U.S. Food Export Shows, National Restaurant Show, Denver Stock Show and the Minneapolis Gift Show.

The Pride of Dakota program continues to be the centerpiece of Marketing Services' in-state activities. Made up of almost 400 member companies, the program fosters a greater knowledge of North Dakota products through marketing efforts and promotions.Pride of Dakota activities include the Holiday Showcases, Pride of Dakota Day at the North Dakota State Fair, the Wholesale Gift Show and much more.

Marketing Assistance Program (MAP)

Local Foods Initiative

Export Programs and Opportunities

For more information contact:

North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Marketing Division
600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 602
Bismarck ND 58505-0020

Phone: (701) 328-2231
Fax: (701) 328-4567
E-Mail:  ndda@state.nd.us