North Dakota Farmers Union Holds Annual Convention

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Farmers Union is holding its 89th annual convention at the Bismarck Event Center.

Members will debate issues, determine policy and elect officers for the organization during the two-day event that runs through Saturday.

There also is entertainment and educational seminars. Topics this year include drones, renewable energy and campaign training.

State President Mark Watne says Farmers Union is a grassroots organization, and the convention gives members a chance to get involved and speak up on issues affecting them.