About Us
Duties of the Council include managing the grower’s investment and creating a check off for the sale of dry peas and lentils, to determine the how funds raised by the assessment are spent. Areas selected are research, education programs, market development, and participation in programs sponsored by the U.S. Dry Pea and Lentil Council. An assessment of one per cent of net value is levied on peas and lentils grown in North Dakota and sold to a first purchaser.
Fifth Milestone
Today — Six elected producer-members investing checkoff dollars statewide
Forth Milestone
2009 — Joins the Agricultural Commodity Council alongside other state commodity groups
Third Milestone
2001 — Checkoff assessments placed in a dedicated state fund
Second Milestone
1999 — Sixth producing district added to the Council (S. L. 1999, Ch. 59)
First Milestone
1997 — Council established; checkoff created on dry peas and lentils (S. L. 1997, Ch. 66)
History of NDDPLC
Since 1997, growers have invested in research, education, and market development to build a stronger future for North Dakota's pulse crop industry.
Key Partners
The North Dakota Dry Pea & Lentil Council doesn't work alone. Checkoff dollars collected here are distributed to two key partner organizations that extend the Council's reach far beyond the state.