What We Do
ANDA exists to help grow a healthy North Dakota agribusiness industry — delivering essential services, advocacy, and connections for our members.
Safety & Health Program
Services for grain elevators and feed mills across North Dakota and into Minnesota. The program is recognized by OSHA as a positive step in grain elevator safety, and more than 200 grain elevator locations subscribe to this service.
Part A — Written Programs & Inspections
All written programs required by 29 CFR 1910.272 (OSHA Grain Handling Standard), including:
- ✓ Emergency Action Plan
- ✓ Hot Work Program
- ✓ Bin Entry & Confined Space Program
- ✓ Lockout / Tagout Program
- ✓ Hazard Communication (Right-to-Know)
- ✓ Two complete OSHA-type walkthrough inspections per year
Part B — Annual Employee Training
On-site training covering all required OSHA topics:
- ✓ Grain Handling Standard & Emergency Action Plan
- ✓ Forklift & Motorized Equipment Operation
- ✓ Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
- ✓ Personal Protective Equipment
- ✓ Railcar Handling & OSHA Recordkeeping
Educational Foundation
Established in 1980, the ANDA Educational Foundation provides scholarships and equipment grants in agricultural curriculums at colleges and technical schools across North Dakota.
Participating institutions include campuses in Bismarck, Bottineau, Dickinson, Fargo, New Town, Wahpeton, Valley City, and Williston — ensuring the next generation of agribusiness professionals has access to the training and resources they need.
The Foundation reflects ANDA's long-term commitment to the future of North Dakota's agricultural industry.
Learn About ScholarshipsHealth Insurance Trust
Established in 1994, the ANDA self-funded health trust provides health insurance to employees and their dependents at member companies. Approximately 900 employees and dependents at 80 companies are currently enrolled.
The trust has been successful in holding health insurance rates below normal market levels — a tangible financial benefit for member companies and their employees.
This program is one of the most powerful member benefits ANDA offers, helping smaller grain elevators and agribusinesses provide competitive employee benefits they might not otherwise afford.
Health Trust InquiriesGrain Buyer Bonds
Surety bonds are required by the state for grain elevator licensing in North Dakota. ANDA assists members in navigating bonding requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.
What Are Grain Buyer Bonds?
Grain buyer bonds are surety bonds required by North Dakota law for licensed grain dealers and elevators. They protect grain producers in the event a grain buyer fails to pay for purchased grain.
ANDA Assistance
ANDA helps member companies understand and fulfill their bonding obligations. Contact our office for guidance on current requirements and how to get bonded through ANDA's programs.
Agribusiness Showcase
The ANDA Agribusiness Showcase is an annual industry event connecting ag retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, elevators, service providers, and transportation carriers with products and technology shaping North Dakota’s Agribultural future. It also is a networking event.
Originally established by the North Dakota Agricultural Association (NDAA), the Showcase brings together the commercial ag retail community with exhibitors from across the region and the country.
The Showcase is an outstanding venue for companies looking to reach North Dakota's agribusiness decision-makers in a focused, industry-specific setting.
Showcase DetailsMember Directory
The ANDA Member Directory is the go-to resource for the North Dakota agribusiness community — a comprehensive listing of member grain elevators, ag retailers, suppliers, and service companies.
The directory is distributed annually to all ANDA members and is distributed to all ANDA voting members and extra copies are available for purchase.
Being listed in the ANDA directory is an important benefit of membership, helping your business get found by industry peers and customers across North Dakota.
Join to Get ListedAgribusiness Mirror
The Agribusiness Mirror is ANDA's member newsletter and publication — keeping members informed on industry news, association updates, regulatory changes, and upcoming events.
The Mirror is a long-standing ANDA tradition that keeps the grain elevator community connected across North Dakota.
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