The North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association is a marketing organization that exists to help you improve your marketing skills and to assist in supporting locally grown and processed North Dakota products.

Our Board of Directors

Marvin Baker

NDFMGA President

QUINN RENFANDT

Quinn is a grower from Ward County, ND. In 2020, He began to pursue his interest in becoming a local food grower/producer by enrolling in FARRMS Sustainable Ag Internship and the FARRMS Farmers Market Promotion Program Internship. These programs provided him with a high-level mentorship experience in partnership with Aspen Hills Farm, the Dakota College at Bottineau Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture, and the North Prairie Farmers Market in Minot, ND. Since completing the internships, Quinn has worked with Farmers Markets and Growers throughout North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Washington.


As an extension of his farming efforts, He is a founding member and currently the Board Chair of the Red River Harvest Cooperative, founded in 2021. The Cooperative operates an online Farmers Market in the Red River Valley region, primarily serving the Fargo/Moorhead communities by offering Pickup + Delivery of farm-to-table products. As of December 2022, fifteen active producers/members are selling through the online farmers market. In addition to its retail operations, the Red River Harvest Cooperative is beginning to develop its Wholesale process. This includes schools, restaurants, food banks, and institutional buyers. The Red River Harvest Cooperative aims to continue developing markets and opportunities for producers and customers.

NDFMGA Board of Directors - Treasurer

MIKE PRETZER

Mike Pretzer. serves as the treasurer on the NDFMGA Board of Directors. I am a member of the Rugby Farmer's Market along with my wife, Alecia. We are bread bakers. We call ourselves The Double Batch. Along with a large variety of hand kneaded, made from scratch yeast breads, we also sell a small variety of items from our vegetable garden. Our youngest daughter, Miya, also likes to prepare and sell flower arrangements. You can also visit our Facebook page at The Double Batch.

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NDFMGA Board of Directors -

Northeast Representative

JANEL ANDERSON

I Janel Anderson along with my husband & son are the owner/operators of Rustic Acres. We offer a large variety of fresh produce at farmers markets in Rolette & Rolla, on farm sales as well as to some local schools. We host a small pumpkin patch in the fall to the local schools & public as well. I have been on the board of directors

for NDFGA for the past 2 years.

NDFMGA Board of Directors -

Northeast Representative

DAWN ROGNERUD

Dawn Rognerud combines creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, holding a B.S. in Graphic Design and a  B.S. in Entrepreneurship from the University of North Dakota. For eight years, she ran a small market garden business with her husband, growing it from the ground up and turning a passion for local food into a thriving venture. As President of Town Square Farmers Market, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Dawn leads the market's operations and marketing, helping the community connect with local growers and flavors.

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NDFMGA Board of Directors -

Northwest Representative

JULIA SEILER

Bio coming soon!

Desiree Carlson

NDFMGA Board of Directors -

Northeast Representative, NDFMGA Vice President

DESIREE CARLSON

Desiree is a dedicated member of the Minot farming community, deeply involved in

various aspects of local agriculture. Desiree manages operations at Esther's Acres, their family farm, and actively participates in the local farmers market, runs a multi-farm CSA initiative, operates a farm store, and hosts on-farm events. Additionally, Desiree serves as the Strong Farm Educator for Strengthen ND, where she passionately shares her knowledge and skills with aspiring North Dakota small farmers. Through innovative marketing strategies and a deep commitment to fostering connections within the farming community, Desiree is dedicated to driving growth and success for North Dakota farmers and growers.

NDFMGA Board of Directors -

At Large Representative

BONNIE MUNSCH

Bonnie Munsch is starting her second year as a representative at large for the NDFMGA. She has been selling vegetables at the Capital Farmers Market since 2002 and became involved with NDFMGA through them. 

NDFMGA Board of Directors -

Southeast Representative

QUINN RENFANDT

Quinn is a grower from Ward County, ND. In 2020, He began to pursue his interest in becoming a local food grower/producer by enrolling in FARRMS Sustainable Ag Internship and the FARRMS Farmers Market Promotion Program Internship. These programs provided him with a high-level mentorship experience in partnership with Aspen Hills Farm, the Dakota College at Bottineau Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture, and the North Prairie Farmers Market in Minot, ND. Since completing the internships, Quinn has worked with Farmers Markets and Growers throughout North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Washington.


As an extension of his farming efforts, He is a founding member and currently the Board Chair of the Red River Harvest Cooperative, founded in 2021. The Cooperative operates an online Farmers Market in the Red River Valley region, primarily serving the Fargo/Moorhead communities by offering Pickup + Delivery of farm-to-table products. As of December 2022, fifteen active producers/members are selling through the online farmers market. In addition to its retail operations, the Red River Harvest Cooperative is beginning to develop its Wholesale process. This includes schools, restaurants, food banks, and institutional buyers. The Red River Harvest Cooperative aims to continue developing markets and opportunities for producers and customers.

NDFMGA Board of Directors -

Southeast Representative

ERIC HEGG

Eric Hegg currently serves as a Program Coordinator for Global Refuge, where he manages the Refugee Agriculture Partnership Program. Since stepping into this role in January 2023, Eric has been pivotal in bringing access to green growing spaces for New Americans and has initiated and led the development of a 1-acre urban garden dedicated to growing and adapting culturally significant crops. This project not only supports agricultural engagement among community members but also promotes food sovereignty and environmental stewardship.


Eric is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. in English, and his background includes 6 years as a Marine Corps Officer, and a successful career in tech sales specializing in Microsoft Cloud Technologies. However, a shift in personal values and a growing passion for sustainable agriculture prompted a career transition. After completing the NDSU Master Gardener course, Eric further honed his skills through internships and positions in local gardening initiatives and nurseries. He holds

additional certifications as a Master Garden Diagnostician and training in the Food Safety Modernization Act.


Eric’s commitment to the community and agriculture extends to his service on the NDSU Extension Advisory Council, the board for Growing Together Community Gardens, and the Cass-Clay Food Steering Committee. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Eric brings a disciplined and mission-focused approach to all endeavors. His life’s mission is to revolutionize how food is grown, advocating for a shift back to small, decentralized farms that bolster a resilient and diverse food supply.


In his personal life, gardening transcends being a mere hobby; it is a year-round commitment. Eric is devoted to creating gardens that function as complete ecosystems, emphasizing biodiversity and ecosystem restoration. Through seed saving and selective breeding, he actively works to reduce the growing seasons of warm, long-season crops, further aligning with sustainable agricultural practices in the Northern Great Plains.


Phone: 701.671.9894

Email: eric.hegg@globalrefuge.org

NDFMGA Board of Directors -

Southwest Representative

SUE BALCOM

Sue B. Balcom has been working in local food systems since 2009, serving as the first Local Foods Marketing Specialist at the ND Department of Agriculture. During that time, she also was chosen as North Dakota’s first Farm to School State Lead for the National Farm to School Network. Sue also designed the Hunger Free North Dakota Garden Project, still in effect today, during her tenure at the state.


Growing up in a local economy, Sue has been baking, canning, gardening, and talking about food her entire life. Currently a member of the Bismarck Farmers Market, Sue and husband, J.C., farm north of Mandan. Her book on the German Russian food culture sold out its first printing and is still available from the Tri-County Tourism Alliance. Sue has done public speaking about local foods, wrote newspaper columns about food and gardening and has a segment on Prairie Public Radio’s Main Street program Thursdays called Main Street Eats with Root Seller Sue.

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Southwest Representative

JONATHON MOSER

Jonathon Moser started organically gardening over 20 years ago. He has spent the last two decades learning and directly working on local and regional food systems. He spent some time working in the non-profit sector of alternative agriculture and food systems, but has always been more at home practicing what he preaches. He is passionate about changing food culture and helping communities realize that they are a part of the ecosystem that they live in.


In 2014, Jonathon and Hannah (his wife and business partner) started Forager Farm providing the highest quality organic produce and microgreens as well as artisanal sourdough baked products made from regionally sourced organic flours. Currently we are trying to grow our business to a sustainable level to provide a solid example of how a local food business can be built to not just provide us livable wages but also provide employment and economic development to our part of North Dakota.