North Dakota Department of Agriculture

Name

North Dakota Department of Agriculture

Legal name

North Dakota Department of Agriculture

Website

https://ndda.nd.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Regulatory Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Health Policy, Standards & International Coordination (e.g., WOAH/FAO) (HLAMAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety & Veterinary Public Health (Meat/Milk Inspection) (HLAMAJAJ), Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH), Import/Export & Border Compliance Support (FSVP, Prior Notice, Health Certificates) (AFALADAE), Biosecurity, Sanitation & Pest Control Services for Animal Facilities (AFAEALAI), Animal Welfare, Handling & Stress-Reduction Programs (Protocols, Training) (AFACALAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural regulatory services
• Food safety inspection
• Animal health programs
• Pest management services
• Agricultural grant programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NDDA provides regulatory oversight, inspection, and certification for North Dakota agriculture, including meat and dairy inspection, grain and livestock licensing, animal disease traceability, plant industry and pest management programs (Emerald Ash Borer, Avian Influenza, New World Screwworm response). It administers grant and incentive programs (Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund, Specialty Crop Block Grants, Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grants, Farm to School grants), and runs marketing and education initiatives such as Pride of Dakota, Ag in the Classroom, and the Local Foods directory.

Product overview

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture operates as a state government agency providing regulatory oversight, grant programs, educational services, and business development support for the agricultural sector. The agency's offerings span multiple divisions including: Animal Health (disease traceability, veterinary feed directives, livestock programs), Plant Industries (pest management, hemp regulation, apiary programs), Pesticide & Fertilizer (safe disposal programs like Project Safe Send, integrated pest management), Business/Marketing (Pride of Dakota branding, Farm to School initiatives, local foods programs), and Grain & Livestock (meat/dairy inspection, feed regulation, grain licensing). Key digital services include the Local Foods Map directory, Firewood Finder, GIS resource maps, and various online grant application systems. The department functions as a regulatory body and service provider rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Local Foods Map Directory Online directory map helping consumers find locally sourced foods, farmers, ranchers, and businesses that grow, produce, and sell their own products in North Dakota.
• Firewood Finder Directory tool allowing local firewood sellers in North Dakota to list their business for consumers to find and purchase firewood.
• Pride of Dakota State-branded marketing program showcasing North Dakota-original products from companies meeting state certification requirements for locally produced goods.
• Meat Inspection Program State meat inspection program ensuring compliance with food safety standards for meat products produced and sold within North Dakota.
• Dairy Program Regulatory oversight program for dairy operations ensuring quality and safety standards in dairy production and processing across North Dakota.
• Feed Program Program regulating animal feed products to ensure safety and quality standards for livestock nutrition in North Dakota.
• Pet Food Program Program overseeing pet food product safety and labeling requirements within North Dakota.
• Grain Licensing Licensing program for grain buyers and sellers ensuring financial protection for producers through surety bond requirements.
• Livestock Licensing Licensing program for livestock dealers and markets ensuring compliance with North Dakota state regulations.
• Animal Disease Traceability Program enabling rapid tracing of animal movements to contain and control disease outbreaks, using identification and record-keeping systems.
• Veterinary Feed Directive Program regulating the use of medically important antibiotics in feed for food-producing animals, requiring veterinary authorization in North Dakota.
• Integrated Pest Management Educational and technical assistance program promoting sustainable pest management practices that minimize environmental impact while protecting crops in North Dakota.
• Project Safe Send Non-regulatory program helping North Dakota residents safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge through scheduled statewide collection events.
• Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund (ADD) Fund providing financial incentives for value-added agriculture production facilities and milk processing facilities to support agricultural business diversification in North Dakota.
• Ag in the Classroom Educational program providing resources, curricula, and partnerships to help K-12 students learn about agriculture, including career information, educational materials, and recipes.
• Farm to School Program connecting North Dakota schools with local farmers to provide fresh, local agricultural products for school meals, including Crunch Off competition, STEM Grow Kits, and hydroponic garden grants.
• Farm to School Hydroponic Garden Grant Grant program funding hydroponic garden systems in North Dakota schools, part of the USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, providing hands-on educational experiences in plant science, nutrition, and food systems.
• Specialty Crop Block Grant Program USDA-funded grant program supporting specialty crop producers in North Dakota through research, marketing, and education initiatives.
• Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant (RFSI) Grant program supporting infrastructure development for food processing, distribution, and aggregation to strengthen local and regional food systems in North Dakota.
• Emerald Ash Borer Program Program for detecting, monitoring, and managing Emerald Ash Borer infestations in North Dakota, including reporting mechanisms for suspect ash trees.
• Avian Influenza Response Program Program for monitoring, responding to, and managing avian influenza outbreaks in North Dakota poultry operations.
• New World Screwworm Response Program Emergency response program requiring Certificates of Veterinary Inspection and pre-entry permits for animals imported into North Dakota from states with active New World screwworm quarantines, following USDA confirmation of NWS detection in Texas cattle on June 3, 2026.
• GIS Maps Resource mapping service providing geographic information system maps covering agricultural resources, land use, and related spatial data across North Dakota.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026The USDA confirmed detection of New World screwworm on June 3, 2026 in Texas cattle. NDDA coordinates with USDA on containment and eradication efforts, with state and federal agriculture officials working together on animal health requirements and quarantine measures.
• State of NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2025Nebraska filed a similar motion in the Hansen-Mueller Co. bankruptcy case regarding its own $1 million surety bond. Both states are working to recover funds for grain sellers affected by the bankruptcy.
• North Dakota Trade OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on agriculture trade and market development initiatives to support North Dakota agricultural products in international markets.
• National Ag in the ClassroomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the Ag in the Classroom program, supporting agricultural education resources and curriculum for K-12 students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Neighboring state agency performing equivalent functions: livestock licensing, meat inspection, pesticide regulation, ag diversification grants, and animal disease response in a comparable crop/livestock economy.
• Nebraska Department of Agriculture: Plains-state agency with directly comparable livestock/grain regulatory programs; notably co-litigating the Hansen-Mueller surety-bond recovery alongside NDDA, indicating operational alignment.
• Montana Department of Agriculture: Northern Plains state agency with parallel wheat/cattle/specialty crop regulatory mandate, including noxious weed, apiary, and grain licensing programs directly analogous to NDDA's offerings.
• Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: State agency combining agriculture regulation with broader trade/consumer protection; runs comparable meat inspection, dairy licensing, and agricultural development programs — useful comparison for diversified program portfolio.
• Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship: State agriculture agency with comparable regulatory scope over grain, livestock, meat/dairy, pesticides, and renewable fuels — operates at larger scale with more headcount, providing a benchmark for NDDA's structure.
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture: Adjacent Upper-Midwest state agriculture department with very similar regulatory scope (animal health, plant industries, dairy/meat inspection, licensing, grants). Closest functional peer given comparable farm economy and program structure.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Food and Agriculture: Largest U.S. state agriculture department — operates equivalent regulatory divisions (animal health, plant health, inspection, marketing) at much greater scale, providing a reference point for program breadth.
• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): Federal counterpart handling animal disease traceability, plant health, and pest eradication; sets the policy framework NDDA implements and is the agency's primary federal coordination partner.
• Texas Department of Agriculture: Large state agency with overlapping livestock regulatory mandate; notably connected to NDDA via the New World screwworm response originating in Texas cattle (June 2026).

Others

• National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA): Umbrella association representing state agriculture departments including NDDA — provides policy coordination, federal advocacy, and benchmarking across the state-department-of-agriculture peer set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments13 records

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