*Editors: Please note this updated link to photos and bio at 2024 Harvest Bowl Photos and Bios. For issues accessing the link, please contact Kelli Anderson, Ag Communication specialist, at kelli.c.anderson@ndsu.edu. 

The success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and six counties in Minnesota were honored during the 50th annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University on Nov. 15.

2024 Harvest Bowl honorees by county, name and city:

Adams - Taylor and Elizabeth Morical, Hettinger, ND

Barnes - James and Darla Schroeder, Oriska, ND

Benson - Daniel and Candy Stave, Leeds, ND

Billings - Jason and Tina Downing, Fairfield, ND

Bottineau - Pete and Georgia Artz, Bottineau, ND

Bowman - Tony and Diane Pierce, Scranton, ND

Burke - Jason and Jill Wettstein, Bowbells, ND

Burleigh - Jill Trygg, Baldwin, ND

Cass - Chris and Kelly McDonald, Leonard, ND

Cass - Brian and Cathy McDonald, Leonard, ND

Cavalier - Dean and Heidi Bittner, Devils Lake, ND

Dickey - Dave and Tracie Zetocha, Crete, ND

Divide - Brent and Lee Svangstu, Noonan, ND

Dunn - Scott and Cindy Bice, Killdeer, ND

Eddy - Grant and Jane Tweed, Tolna, ND

Emmons - Brian Leier, Linton, ND

Foster - Justin and Sara Spickler, Glenfield, ND

Golden Valley - Mark and Tiffany Hardy, Beach, ND

Grand Forks - Sam and Whitney Landman, Larimore, ND

Grant - Aaron and Julie Levorsen, Elgin, ND

Griggs - David and Nicole Heinz, Cooperstown, ND

Hettinger - Bryan and Jill Doe, Regent, ND

Kidder - Steve and Tracey Koester, Steele, ND

LaMoure - Dennis and Sandy Knudsen, Marion, ND

Logan - Jeff and Tanya Schneider, Kintrye, ND

McHenry - Brian and Krystal Hauff, Drake, ND

McIntosh - Kermit and Dynette Ketterling, Wishek, ND

McKenzie - Steven and Wanda Nelson, Watford City, ND

McLean - Trevor and Aaron Kohler, Max, ND

Mercer - Roy and Ashley Rasch, Hazen, ND

Morton - Jim and Diane Sailer, Almont, ND

Mountrail - Heath and Kris Hetzel, Stanley, ND

Nelson - Allen Danda, Michigan, ND

Nelson - Richard and Patricia Danda, Michigan, ND

Oliver - Rick and Renae Schmidt, Center, ND

Pembina - Roger and Marilyn Olafson, Mountain, ND

Pierce - Scott L. and Joni Johnson, Rugby, ND

Ramsey - Jim and LuAnn Stromme Crary, ND

Ransom - Royce and Marlene Dahl, Lisbon, ND

Renville - Clarke and Lora Stevens, Glenburn, ND

Richland - Harvey and Gale Link, Wahpeton, ND

Rolette - Matthew and Cynthia Tastad, Rolette, ND

Sargent - Luke and Amy Anderson, Forman, ND

Sheridan - Scott and Rachel Spear, Drake, ND

Sioux - Palani and Lisa Luger, Fort Yates, ND

Slope - Ryan and Lynelle Jacobson, Rhame, ND

Stark - Gene and Tania Zent, Dickinson, ND

Steele - Keith and Shari Palmer, Sharon, ND

Stutsman - Ron and Denise Thom, Spiritwood, ND

Towner - Tod and Laura Amble, Sarles, ND

Traill - Donald and Elizabeth McInnes, Hillsboro, ND

Walsh - Dan and Teresa Dusek, Grafton, ND

Ward - Michael and Cynthia Smith, Minot, ND

Wells - Dave and Roxane Fike, Bowdon, ND

Williams - Dustin and Megan Johnsrud, Epping, ND

Minnesota honorees by county, name and city:

Becker - Todd and Michelle Andresen, Detroit Lakes, MN

Clay - Randy and Deanna Zimmerman, Ulen, MN

Kittson - Hugh and Pam Hunt, Hallock, MN

Marshall - Matthew Gratzek, Stephen, MN

Norman - David and Stacy Arends, Perley, MN

Polk - Mark and Lynne Gullickson, Fertile, MN

An agribusiness award recipient also is chosen annually. This award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of agriculture and business in North Dakota and beyond. This year’s award recipient was Steve Bobb, a 1982 NDSU graduate and retired Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for BNSF. Bobb’s full bio is available at https://ndsufoundation.com/harvest-bowl/agribusiness-award.

During the Harvest Bowl program, several scholarships were also awarded to outstanding male and female athletes. Scholarship winners and photos are available at ndsu.ag/24hbscholarships.

NDSU Agriculture Communication – Dec. 20, 2024

Source: Kim Bruemmer, 701-231-6682, kim.bruemmer@ndsufoundation.com

Editor: Kelli Anderson, 701-231-7006, kelli.c.anderson@ndsu.edu