STAND: Sustain. Transform. Authenticate. North Dakota.

North Dakota’s competitive advantage in energy, agriculture and innovation.

Blueprint for North Dakota’s Sustainable Integrity & Transformation

  • People First: 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.

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.

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