In 2007, N.D. had 8.7 percent of employed residents working more than one job.

["Since 1994, North Dakota has ranked among the top nine states with the highest multiple job-holding rates in the nation.", ""]

Volunteers are an important part of the 4-H program.

North Dakota ranks 12th best in the nation on child well-being indicators, slipping from its typical spot among the top 10 states.

["Seventy-one percent of ACT-tested 2010 North Dakota high school graduates were ready for college English, 48 percent for math, 56 percent for reading and 31 ...

The average North Dakota composite ACT score in 2009 was 21.5 out of a possible 36.

""The leveling of family living expenditures makes sense,” says Andy Swenson, NDSU farm management specialist.

Average farm family living expenditures reported by the North Dakota Farm Business Management Education Program have increased from $34,889 in 1999 to $57,404 ...

The largest expenditure since 2001 has been for medical care and health insurance.

North Dakota gardeners help select varieties of vegetables and flowers that grow well in the state.