Sustain. Transform. Authenticate. North Dakota.
North Dakota’s competitive advantage in energy, agriculture and innovation.
Sustain.
Commit to preserving natural resources and enhancing resilience through responsible practices, environmental stewardship, and collaboration for long-term economic health.
Transform.
Evolve from past frameworks by integrating transformative strategies, rethinking existing processes and embracing sustainable, efficient and adaptive models.
Authenticate.
Advance transparency and accountability by implementing clear methodologies, verifying data and upholding ethical governance standards to build trust and credibility.
Strengthening Agriculture Through Finance: What Can STAND and Bank of North Dakota Do for You?
North Dakota’s strength lies in what we grow, how we fuel the nation, and how we care for the land. Through STAND we’re elevating the voice of rural North Dakota and creating real solutions grounded in local leadership and practical results. As the nation’s only state-owned bank, Bank of North Dakota (BND) plays a unique role in supporting this effort. We’re working to better understand how to expand and improve the tools, partnerships, and financing structures available to agriculture producers and local lenders—so that together, we can shape a system built for North Dakota, by North Dakota.
This survey will take approximately 5 minutes. Thank you for contributing to the conversation and to the future of North Dakota agriculture.
STAND is a platform that features authentic stories of sustainability, innovation, and transformation from individuals making a real impact in North Dakota’s energy, agriculture, conservation, and carbon management efforts. By sharing these data-validated narratives, we aim to inspire an understanding of the importance of diverse energy sources and agricultural practices.
Highlights
New Reports Highlight North Dakota’s Tax Policy and Co2-Enhanced Oil Recovery Potential
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Tax Commissioner’s Office and Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) have released reports that forecast the economic potential of …
VIDEO: Valence Natural Gas Solutions Transforms Natural Gas Capture in the North Dakota Bakken
I’m Kayla Ver Helst, sustainability officer at Bank of North Dakota, talking today about natural gas capture and utilization in North Dakota. Across the global …
North Dakota Unveils Phase 1 of Priority Climate Action Plan
North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the first phase of the North Dakota Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP), the state’s initial roadmap focused …
North Dakota Sustainability Performance Highlights
Sustainability performance highlights in North Dakota provide an overview of advancements achieved through partnerships among state government, elected officials, private industry, associations and academic institutions. These collaborations create pathways for meaningful outcomes across North Dakota.
Air Quality
Average Daily Air Quality Index Score: Good
Electricity Production
Total Net Electricity Generation: 3,115 megawatt-hours
Fuel Production
Oil: 438 million barrels
Natural Gas: 1.2 trillion cubic feet
Ethanol: 532 million gallons
Biodiesel: 85 million gallons
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2019 gross GHG emissions: 85.6 MMtCO2e
Sustainable Agriculture
No-till, reduced till or cover crop: 44% all farmlands
State Transformation Investments
Traditional and renewable energy and agriculture: $256 million
Conservation practices: $7.5 million
Bank of North Dakota Credit Rating
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) BND’s credit rating: A+/Stable.
National Security
Minot Air Force Base: Nation’s only duel-nuclear base
Grand Forks Airforce Base: RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft
Cavalier Air Force Station: U.S. Space Force missile warning and space surveillance
Water Quality
Safe Drinking Water Act Standards Score: Excellent
Blueprint for North Dakota’s Sustainable Integrity & Transformation
People First: Protect the well-being and livelihood of North Dakota residents and businesses.
Resilient Agriculture: Advance farming and ranching techniques to ensure food security and meet global food supply demands.
Economic Development: Forge strong partnerships between state and global governments, along with private industry, cultivating a resilient local and global economy.
Environmental Conservation: Conserve the state’s natural resources through responsible and sustainable environmental practices, ensuring resource management.
Reduce Foreign Dependency: Evaluate production lifecycles, from material sourcing to decommissioning, to minimize impacts, optimize resource utilization, maximize efficiency and
reduce dependency on foreign imports.
Governance and Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of governance and ethics to build trust and ensure accountability.
Technological Advancements: Use technology to drive innovation towards a future that positively impacts both society and the environment.
Insurability: Build infrastructure capable of withstanding weather events to mitigate risks and protect people and personal property.
Energy Transformation: Explore diverse energy solutions, emphasizing efficiency, grid resilience, and innovative technologies to create a reliable energy landscape that meets the needs of both communities and economic development.
Marketing and Recognition: Present North Dakota’s pioneering spirit highlighting the state’s people and industries that contribute to energy and agriculture production.