Black Gold Farms is a global production, sales and service operation, specializing in potatoes. A leading supplier of chip and sweet potatoes, the company is internationally known for its innovative technology in potato production and handling. A multi-generation, family owned organization firmly planted in North Dakota’s Red River Valley more than 80 years ago, Black Gold has evolved into a global potato production, sales and service company and industry leader. We are the nation’s largest supplier of chip potatoes. Sustainability is a time-honored tradition at Black Gold—we have been supporting its basic tenets since Hallie Halverson planted his first crop of potatoes on the home farm near Forest River, N.D., in 1928.

Peterson Farms Seed is a leading supplier of corn and soybean seed in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The company’s extensive replicated research program allows selection of varieties and hybrids specifically for northern conditions. They have the largest testing program in their trade area with nearly 19,000 individual soybean yield plots and nearly 17,000 individual corn yield plots.

Farmers Union Co-op Association of Britton – the first of several cooperatives that would eventually form Full Circle – was founded in 1936. We have deep roots in the local agricultural economy and remain committed to the cooperative way of doing business, where the members own and guide the company they patronize, share in the success of the organization, and accomplish more together than they could hope to as individuals.

The GOED works to expand primary job opportunities for all South Dakotans. We retain and expand existing businesses, foster new businesses, facilitate business succession and recruit out-of-state businesses. Recruitment efforts are focused on three targeted industries: Bioscience, Financial Services, and Value-Added Agriculture. We work closely with community economic development corporations to expand and diversify the state’s industry and economy. Additionally, the GOED administers a variety of financing opportunities available to new and existing businesses.

Fill totes & bags with edible beans, drive forklift, maintain a clean working environment, maintain equipment/machinery, load trucks, dump trucks, fill bins, inventory

K & D Krueger Farms & Sons is a Kevin Krueger Family owned and operated farm in East Grand Forks, MN. We are proud to help feed the world... one bushel at a time! We are a family-owned and operated farm who plans to ensure this lifestyle as an opportunity for the next generations. We operate effectively and efficiently as a grower of agricultural commodities and conduct business both responsibly and profitably to benefit our family, employees, company partners and community. We are committed to being a low-cost producer maintaining long-term growth with above average performance. In particular we strive to treat all employees as family. In our business: • No one person will lay claim to the success or failure of the company, • We will strive to motivate all to achieve company goals, and • We will encourage a team atmosphere, respecting other employee’s ideas and beliefs. For our landowners we will: • Produce excellent product with superior timeliness, • Exhibit honesty and integrity in all landowner interactions, and • Meet landlords’ needs so that we achieve high landlord satisfaction.

In my role as a Sales Associate, I played a crucial role in driving product sales and ensuring smooth transactions by leveraging my comprehensive product knowledge and awareness of store events. Alongside this, I delivered exemplary customer service and demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, contributing to a positive experience for customers. Additionally, I successfully guided a team of new Sales Associates, leading to improved team performance and earning recognition for delivering effective training sessions. Lastly, I showcased my multitasking abilities by efficiently delegating tasks and ensuring timely completion in a fast-paced environment.

Marketing and Sales duties, including setting sales goals, product research and development, product sourcing, licensing contracts, key account management, factory representative management, trade shows, and product literature development. · Marketing and Sales duties, including setting sales goals, factory representative management, trade shows, and product literature development · Product research and development from idea to finished product, including product sourcing, both US and Overseas. · Licensing contract management, including John Deere, Case IH, Remington, Chrysler/ Dodge, US Military, and others. · Key account management with focus on larger accounts including Farm and Fleet stores, Tractor Supply Co., Amazon, and others.

WJS NELSON FARMS is a farming company based out of 18281 495TH AVE NW, Oslo, Minnesota, United States.

Strategic advisor to general partners and private investor in various venture capital funds with primary focus on energy, waste, agriculture and food, and real estate sectors. Offer governance and operational leadership, serving as a problem solver for emerging organizations, while devising strategies and leveraging industry connections to drive success. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: • Advised new venture capital fund on investment opportunities in the areas of energy, renewables and agriculture. • Guided a legal technology start-up pre-launch. • Consulted on the acquisition of various solar projects for a private investor. • Counseled a private investor on potential commercial real estate investments.

HOWE SEEDS INC is a company based out of BOX 496, MCLAUGHLIN, South Dakota, United States.

RED TRAIL ENERGY LLC-MEMB UN is an oil & energy company based out of 3682 Highway 8 South PO Box 11, Richardton, North Dakota, United States.