A program of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Pride of Dakota supports North Dakota businesses and entrepreneurs through promotion, market access and educational opportunities.
Individuals and businesses that create, produce, manufacture or process products in the state of North Dakota qualify as Pride of Dakota members. Service companies that are started and headquartered in North Dakota also qualify for membership. All Pride of Dakota members must abide by the
POD Membership Policies.
Pride of Dakota provides marketing opportunities such as the annual showcase events, education opportunities and promotion through social media channels. We also offer assistance for trade shows, grant opportunities, company listings on our website, networking and much more. Pride of Dakota members also have access to the Pride of Dakota logo for packaging and advertising purposes, and can buy point-of-purchase materials for retail settings.
PRODUCER, PROCESSOR, MANUFACTURER, NON PROFIT OR BUSINESS
$100.00, Authorization Period: January 1 – December 31.
TRADE ASSOCIATION, COMMODITY COUNCIL OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
$250.00, Authorization Period: January 1 – December 31.
No. Annual fees authorize a company to use the Pride of Dakota logo if they so choose. Members may purchase Pride of Dakota stickers at $6.00 per 1,000 or use a digital file of the logo on their packaging.
A grant program is available to help companies offset the cost of attending out-of-state trade shows.
Learn more here.An online application form is available on the
Become a Member page under the Members section. Completed applications are promptly reviewed and notification of approval or disapproval status sent in a timely manner.