ND Dry Pea & Lentil Council

ND Dry Pea & Lentil Council (NDDPLC)

Due to the tremendous growth of dry peas, lentils, chickpeas, and lupins in ND during the late 90's, the ND Dry Pea & Lentil Association introduced legislation during the 1997 Legislative session to create a check-off on the sale of dry peas and lentils. The growers established the Council to manage growers investment to best utilize the dollars in the areas of marketing, research, education and promotion. For information on how checkoff dollars are utilized, click the document link below.

The Council consists of five producers from different regions of North Dakota. Each producer is elected to serve a three year term. The five elected growers are elected in district elections by county representatives. The county representatives are elected within their county by a vote of all growers who produce dry peas, lentils, chickpeas or lentils.

First Purchaser Requirements
According to the ND Dry Pea & Lentil Council Act effective July 1, 1997, all first purchasers of pulse crops grown or sold in North Dakota must deduct an assessment of 1% of net value and remit the collections to the ND Dry Pea & Lentil Council. The Act defines a first purchaser as "any person, firm, corporation, association, partnership, agent, or broker buying, accepting for sale, or otherwise acquiring dry peas and lentils after harvest from a grower." If you are a first purchaser or plan to be and require more information, contact the office at 701-222-6338.

Mailing Information: North Dakota Dry Pea & Lentil Council
                              PO Box 1352
                              Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: 701-222-6338
Email:   ndcouncil@northernpulse.com

For a complete copy of the ND Dry Pea & Lentil Council Act, click the following link.
North Dakota Dry Pea & Lentil Council Act

Scott Sova - District I
Noonan, ND

Sova elected in 2020 is currently serving his first term on the NDDPLC, representing pulse producers in the northwest region of North Dakota. Read more...

Jeremy Huether - District II
Mott, ND

Serves on NPGA Education Committee 5864
Serves on US National Board Domestic Marketing Committee

Huether elected in 2016 is currently serving his first term on the NDDPLC, representing pulse producers in the southwest region of North Dakota. Read more...

Boby Finken - District III
Douglas, ND

Serves on NPGA Research Committee
Serves on US National Board International Research Committee

Finken, elected in 2021 is currently serving his first term on the NDDPLC, representing pulse producers northern center of North Dakota. Read more...

Kim Saueressig, Chair - District IV
McClusky, ND

Serves on NPGA Research & Development Committee
Serves on US National Board as Council Representative
Serves on US National Board Research Committee

Saueressig, elected in 2018, is currently serving his first term as Chair on the NDDPLC representing pulse growers in the central portion of North Dakota. Read more...

Kevin Wolsky, Vice Chair - District V
Carrington, ND

Serves as NDDPLC Liaison on NPGA
Serves on US National Board as Council Representative (Alternate)
Serves on US National Board Info/Gov Committee (Alternate)

Wolsky, elected in 2017 is currently serving his second term on the NDDPLC, representing pulse producers in the northeast region of North Dakota. Read more...

Ex-Officio Member

Doug Goehring
ND Department of Ag
600 E Boulevard Ave
Bismarck ND 58505

Legal Counsel

Matthew Arnold Sagsveen
Attorney Generals Office
900 E Boulevard Ave
Bismarck ND 58505

ND Dry Pea & Lentil Council