Beef Checkoff
The North Dakota Beef Commission is proud to promote the beef industry on behalf of beef and dairy producers who work hard every day to provide care to their animals and produce high-quality beef. The Commission strives to support the producers across the state of North Dakota through beef promotion, research and education on a state, national and international basis.
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National Checkoff Programs
There’s a lot happening behind the scenes to build demand for beef. Explore how checkoff investments support programs in promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications.
National Checkoff Research
Research helps the beef industry better understand consumer preferences, nutrition, beef quality, safety and sustainability, providing insights that help build demand for beef.Refund Process
The following process may be used after the ND state beef checkoff is collected for producers that choose to refund the state $1 per head ND beef checkoff. A producer may request a refund application within 60 days after the date of the sale of cattle upon which the ND state beef checkoff was collected.
This request may be made:
- Orally, including a phone request or personal office visit
- In writing and mailed to our office
- Electronically via online form below or by emailing us
Upon receiving a uniquely numbered refund application form from the ND Beef Commission, the producer must complete the form and return it to the ND Beef Commission together with a copy of the record of the assessment paid, within 90 days after the date of the sale. Detailed directions will be included.
The completed refund application may be returned to the North Dakota Beef Commission office:
- In person
- By mail
- In one .pdf file scanned and emailed to the Commission
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Call our office at 701-328-5120 or send us an email at [email protected]. We are here to help and answer any questions you may have.