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 great state of North Dakota through beef promotion, research and education on a state, national and international basis.
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What is the Checkoff?
The Beef Checkoff is a producer-funded marketing and research program designed to increase demand for beef. The Checkoff acts as a catalyst for change and is designed to stimulate beef sales and consumption through a combination of initiatives including consumer advertising, research, public relations and new-product development.
Checkoff in Action
There’s a lot happening behind the scenes to keep beef strong in today’s marketplace. Take a look at how your investment is going to work building demand where it matters most.
Checkoff-funded Research
The work funded by your checkoff is helping build trust in beef and back it up with real science. See how that research is making a difference.
Checkoff in North Dakota
Learn more about how your dollars are being invested by viewing our Annual Reports.
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
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
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.