North Dakota Geographic Alliance

06/15/2026

Day one of 2026 ag tour
Menoken Farms

05/28/2026

05/15/2026

FREE CONTINUING ED CLASS!!
The North Dakota Geographic Alliance (NDGA) is pleased to announce our 2026 Ag in the Classroom farm tour, taking place June 15-16 in the Bismarck-Mandan area.



This two-day workshop offers participants first-hand experience with North Dakota’s agriculture industry. The itinerary includes visits to the Brown Regenerative Ag Farm, Menoken Farm’s alternative agriculture plots, Schaff Angus Ranch, Cloverdale Foods, and other local sites.

Program Details:

- Dates: June 15-16, 2026
- Location: Bismarck-Mandan Area
- Cost: $50 (covers 1 Continuing Education credit)
- Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
- Inclusions: NDGA will provide most meals and overnight accommodations in Bismarck if necessary.

To register, please visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/. For questions, you may contact Jeffrey Beck at 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].

05/14/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 State Geography winners.
1st - Jacob Krull – Shiloh-Bismarck
2nd - Odin Erickson - Jim Hill-Minot
3rd - Bryson Klimek - Ben Franklin-Fargo
4th - Joe Myers - Litchville/Marion
5th - Dylan Karneh - Discovery -Fargo

05/04/2026

WHO WANTS TO GO BACK TO THE FARM
Ag In the Classroom Farm Tour
June 15-16
Bismarck-Mandan Area
Cost $50 to cover Continuing Ed credits
Limit 20 Participants
Participants will visit Ag related farms and business to experience first-hand experiences involving the Ag industry in North Dakota.
NDGA will provide most meals and overnight stay if necessary in Bismarck.
To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected]

05/04/2026

WHO WANTS A FREE CAMPING TRIP?
NDGA Explorer Class
June 22-23-24
Turtle River State Park
Cost $100 to cover Continuing Ed Credits
Limit 12 Participants
Participants will spend three days exploring North East North Dakota. Visits will be made to farms, geographic sites, and area businesses.
Cabins and campsites as well as most meals will be provided.
Join the NDGA leadership team for a 3-day adventure in the great outdoors.
To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].

04/06/2026

2026 NDGA Summer Classes Registration now open

NDGA Explorer Class

June 22-23-24

Turtle River State Park

Cost $100 to cover Continuing Ed Credits

Limit 12 Participants

Participants will spend three days exploring Northeast North Dakota. Visits will be made to farms, geographic sites, and area businesses.

Cabins and campsites as well as most meals will be provided.

Join the NDGA leadership team for a 3-day adventure in the great outdoors.

To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].



Ag In the Classroom Farm Tour

June 15-16

Bismarck-Mandan Area

Cost $50 to cover Continuing Ed credits

Limit 20 Participants

Participants will visit Ag related farms and business to experience first-hand experiences involving the Ag industry in North Dakota.

NDGA will provide most meals and overnight stay if necessary in Bismarck.

To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].



Current Topics In Geography Education

June15-July 30

Self-paced Online interactive format.

Cost $50 to cover Continuing Ed credits

Participant will view Podcasts, interactive website, current topic readings to enhance their understand of what is going on in Geography in North Dakota.

Topics include Weather and Global Warming, Crypto Currency and North Dakotas role in the industry, Eco- Friendly farming, Mapping 101 and more.

To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].





NDGA Book Study Class

The North Dakota Geographic Alliance will be hosting a book study class.

This class will be an online/interactive class. Participants will be reading and sharing thoughts about the book titled

Other Words for Home

Other Words for Home is a 2019 free verse children's book by Jasmine Warga. The story is about a family of Syrian refugees with Jude, a 12-year-old girl, as protagonist. The book won a 2020 Newbery Honor.

The cost of the class is $50 –that will cover the cost of one continuing education credit from NDSU

The class will begin about June 15 and end in mid July.

To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].

Summer Programs 2026 Ag in the Classroom Farm Tour June 15-16, 2026 Location: Bismarck-Mandan Area Credits: 1 Credit Cost: $50.00 Limit: 20 Participants Participants will visit Ag related farms and business to experience first hand experiences involving the Ag industry in North Dakota. NDGA will pro...

03/06/2026

2026 NDGA Summer Classes

NDGA Explorer Class
June 22-23-24
Turtle River State Park
Cost $100 to cover Continuing Ed Credits
Limit 12 Participants
Participants will spend three days exploring North East North Dakota. Visits will be made to farms, geographic sites, and area businesses.
Cabins and campsites as well as most meals will be provided.
Join the NDGA leadership team for a 3-day adventure in the great outdoors.
To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].

Ag In The Classroom Farm Tour
June 15-16
Bismarck-Mandan Area
Cost $50 to cover Continuing Ed credits
Limit 20 Participants
Participants will visit Ag related farms and business to experience first hand experiences involving the Ag industry in North Dakota.
NDGA will provide most meals and overnight stay if necessary in Bismarck.
To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].

Current Topics In Geography Education
June15-July 30
Self-paced Online interactive format.
Cost $50 to cover Continuing Ed credits
Participant will view Podcasts, interactive website, current topic readings to enhance their understand of what is going on in Geography in North Dakota.
Topics include: Weather and Global Warming, Crypto Currency and North Dakotas role in the industry, Eco- Friendly farming, Mapping 101 and more.
To register visit https://www.ndgeographic.org/summer-programs/ or contact Jeffrey Beck 701-240-9231 or email [email protected].