NDGLC Mentor Network

The NDGLC has established a network of mentors to provide experience-based guidance and counsel to  interested producers and agency personnel on grassland management.

Advice the mentors provide is based upon knowledge and experience gained on their operations and the interaction they have with other ranchers across the state. Since, no two ranches are alike, you need to adapt what you may learn from these individuals to your own goals, resources and management abilities.

Mentors are available to discuss a number of topics one-on-one. In addition mentors, are willing speak at workshops, conferences, and tours.

Click on a pin to view the mentor's information and link to webpage.

More than advice...

"It's hard for me to summarize our experiences with the Njos' (thru the mentorship program) ... there are so many individual learning moments that I pull up on a daily basis but the lasting lesson of our relationship is the reassurance that "Hey, we're headed in the right direction". The confidence boost after a quick chat or text or photo question (Yes, that's third leaf), the ability to bounce an idea off of, or share a funny "Well THAT didn't work like we thought" story. The sharing of knowledge, opinions and advice has been such a blessing... but the friendship that has been created is priceless." - Elizabeth Morical, Hettinger, ND

 

Topics of Expertise

  • 1. Goal Setting/Decision Making
    2. Monitoring & Record Keeping
    3. Fencing
    4. Economics of Grazing Management
    5. Cropland Aftermath Grazing
    6. Grazing Management/Rotations

  • 7. Livestock Movement
    8. Water Development/Placement
    9. Complementary Grazing
    10. Livestock as a Management Tool
    11. Grazing Lands for Wildlife
    12. Pest Management

  • 13. Grazing Irrigated Pasture
    14. Grazing Management for Expired CRP
    15. Cover Crops
    16. Grass Finishing
    17. Winter Grazing Strategies
    18. Energy Develop. Impacts & Grazing

Mentors and Expertise

  • Brian Amundson

    2652 Hwy 281 SE, Jamestown, ND 58401
    701-269-0532
    brian.amundson@barvranch.net
    Topics 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 15

  • Keith Bartholomay

    14618 57th St S, Sheldon, ND 58068
    701-882-3460
    kbarth@mlgc.com
    Topics 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15

  • Dave Bauer

    34575 158th St NE, Regan, ND 58477
    701-286-6290 or 701-400-1165
    dave_bauer@msn.com
    Topics 3, 6, 7

  • Wayne Berry

    1611 11th St W, Williston, ND 58801
    701-527-9183 or 406-489-3343
    wberry@wil.midco.net
    Topics 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 17

  • Paul Brown

    12550 71st Ave NE, Bismarck, ND 58503
    701-527-5573
    paul_brown_24@hotmail.com
    Topics 2, 3, 6, 10, 14, 15, 17

  • John and Annie Carlson

    927 6th St NW, Mercer, ND 58559
    701-447-2649 or 701-368-8042
    torqmaster7000@yahoo.com
    Topics 4, 6, 10

  • Jayce Doan

    967 57th St SE, Hazelton, ND 58544
    701-7824579 or 701-220-8443
    bbbear92@hotmail.com
    Topics 3, 6, 15, 17

  • Jerry Doan

    24401 62nd Ave SE, McKenzie, ND 58572
    701-673-3441 or 701-220-8442
    jdoan1882@gmail.com
    Topics 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17

  • Derrick Dukart

    11261 15th St SW, Manning, ND 58642
    701-573-4324 or 701-260-2422
    ddukart@ndsupernet.com
    Topics 3, 5, 6, 8, 15

  • Donnie and Trisha Feiring

    PO Box 725, Beach, ND 58621
    701-872-5888 or 701-228-4622
    feiringcattleco@yahoo.com
    Topics 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 16, 17

  • Steve Fettig

    3792 68th St SE, Wishek, ND 58495
    701-452-2813 or 701-425-3964
    ssfettig@bektel.com
    Topics 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8

  • Lance Gartner

    285 46th St, Glen Ullin, ND 58631
    701-348-3740 or 701-214-8968
    svcattle@westriv.com
    Topics 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 17

  • Gene Goven

    1824 15th Ave NW, Turtle Lake, ND 58575
    701-448-2405 or 701-301-2872
    govengene@gmail.com
    Topics 1-8, 10-12, 15, 17

  • Lewis Heaton

    28051 10th Ave SE, McKenzie, ND 58572
    701-400-9369
    lrheaton@bektel.com
    Topics 4, 5, 6, 11

  • Christof Just

    9225 71st St SE, Berlin, ND 58415
    701-883-5615 or 701-388-1112
    christof_just@yahoo.com
    Topics 3, 5, 15

  • Jesse Kalberer

    12552 Highway 1804 S, Bismarck, ND 58504
    701-471-4388
    kalbererjesse@yahoo.com
    Topics 3, 6, 15

  • Rob Kramer

    5849 1st Ave N, Denbigh, ND 58758
    701-537-5567 or 701-822-2018
    rkramer1964@gmail.com
    Topics 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 17

  • Brian Maddock

    4261 53rd Ave NE, Maddock, ND 58348
    701-438-2765 or 701-381-8836
    brian@anglemcattle.com
    Topics 3, 4, 7, 8

  • Justin Maddock

    4525 52nd Ave NE, Maddock, ND 58348
    701-438-2581 or 701-302-8360
    justin@anglemcattle.com
    Topics 3, 5, 7, 8

  • Shane Maddock

    4615 46th St NE, Esmond ND 58332
    701-249-3517 or 701-341-0485
    shane@anglemcattle.com
    Topics 1, 5, 6, 10, 15, 17

  • Taylor and Elizabeth Morical

    504 3rd Ave SE, Hettinger, ND 58639
    701-567-6525 or 701-928-0286 or 701-928-0819
    t_morical@hotmail.com
    elizabethseamands@hotmail.com
    Topics 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 17

  • Chad and Amanda Njos

    9202 152nd Ave SW, Bowman, ND 58623 701-574-3195 or 701-523-6697
    cowchip@ndsupernet.com
    Topics 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 17

  • John Lee Njos

    8109 163rd Ave SW, Rhame, ND 58651 701-279-6920 or 701-523-6698
    njos@ndsupernet.com
    Topics 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11

  • Darrell Oswald

    29570 327th St NE, Wing, ND 58494
    701-943-2441 or 701-391-5830
    darrell.oswald@nd.nacdnet.net
    Topics 3, 8, 14, 15

  • Jay Reiser

    1024 18th Ave SW, Washburn, ND 58577
    701-400-1497
    jayreiser@yahoo.com
    Topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 16, 17

  • Jed Rider

    13975 45th St NW, Alexander, ND 58831
    701-572-0440 or 701-770-2139
    buford8070@yahoo.com
    Topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 16, 17, 18

  • Kalie Rider

    13968 45th St NW, Alexander, ND 58831
    701-580-2457
    kaliejorider@gmail.com
    Topics Health Benefits of Grass-fed Beef

  • Dustin and Barbara Roise

    6940 89th Ave NW, Powers Lake ND 58773
    701-464-5887 or 701-641-1064
    dustinroise@gmail.com
    Topics 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 17, 18

  • Brad Sand

    9051 94th St SE, Ellendale, ND 58436
    701-349-4381 or 605-228-6449
    Topics 1-3, 5-8, 10, 11, 15, 17

  • Justin Zahradka

    150 Willow Court, Grafton, ND 58237
    701-331-2246
    justin.l.zahradka@gmail.com
    Topics 1, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 17

If you are interested in getting in contact with a mentor or you have specific management questions, please contact our field representative:

Trish Feiring
701-872-5888
fieldrep@ndglc.com