Ward County, North Dakota: Farm & Ranch Directory
47 farm and ranch listings in Ward County, North Dakota, grouped by category below.
Events in Ward County
- North Dakota Farm Bureau Living Ag in the Classroom Minot
A Living Ag in the Classroom session in Minot for teachers. Next session posted for January 27, 2027; the city comes from the event title.
Minot, ND | Organizer: North Dakota Farm Bureau Official event details - Ward County 4-H Air Rifle and Pistol Match
County 4-H shooting sports match held February 21, 2026, at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot, with a Fun Match for all ages at 1 p.m.
2005 E Burdick Expy, Minot, ND 58701 | Organizer: Ward County 4-H Official event details - Rodeo Minot
Friday brings an NDRA rodeo and Saturday a PRCA rodeo at the State Fair Center, with adult tickets at $15 and $20. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 10-11, 2026.
2005 Burdick Expressway East, Minot, ND 58701 | 701-857-8206 Official event details - Ward County 4-H Achievement Days
The 94th annual Ward County 4-H Achievement Days ran June 12-18, 2026, at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds with 264 members showing projects, horses and livestock; free to attend.
Minot, ND | Organizer: Ward County 4-H Official event details - NDSA Spring Roundup Berthold
NDSA District 6 spring roundup in Berthold, a free cattlemen's meeting that starts with a 5 p.m. social. Held each year; the most recent roundup was 2026-06-08.
210 Main Street, Berthold, ND | Organizer: North Dakota Stockmen's Association Official event details - Ward County Shootout Youth Livestock Show
Bonus youth livestock show held June 19, 2026, the day after Ward County 4-H Achievement Days wrapped up, at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot.
Minot, ND | Organizer: Ward County 4-H Official event details - Makoti Threshers Rodeo
A one-day rodeo in Makoti tied to the Threshers show. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-11.
Makoti, ND Official event details - North Dakota State Fair
The North Dakota State Fair fills the Minot fairgrounds for nine days each July with 4-H and FFA exhibits, livestock shows, horse shows and youth contests. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17-25, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair Quarter Horse Show
The quarter horse show starts Friday at 8 a.m. in the All Seasons Arena and continues Saturday in Arena II. Held each year; the most recent show was July 17-18, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair Draft Horse Show
Draft horse event classes run Saturday at 4 p.m. and hitch classes Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the All Seasons Arena. Held each year; the most recent show was July 18-19, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair ARBA Rabbit Show
An American Rabbit Breeders Association sanctioned show runs both weekend mornings at 9 a.m. in the Rabbit Barn. Held each year; the most recent show was July 18-19, 2026.
Minot, ND | Organizer: North Dakota State Fair Official event details - North Dakota State Fair 4-H/FFA Poultry Show
The 4-H/FFA poultry show opens the livestock week at 8 a.m. in the Poultry Barn, followed by the open class show at 1 p.m. Held each year; the most recent show was July 19, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H Horse Show
4-H members show horses over three mornings at the Minot fairgrounds, starting at 8 a.m. in Arena II. Held each year; the most recent show ran July 20-22, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair ND Club Calf Association Show
The North Dakota Club Calf Association holds its show at 3:30 p.m. in the Gooseneck Arena after the junior breed shows. Held each year; the most recent show was July 21, 2026.
Minot, ND | Organizer: North Dakota State Fair Official event details - North Dakota State Fair 4-H/FFA Beef Show
4-H and FFA exhibitors bring market and breeding beef to the All Seasons Arena at 8 a.m. Held each year; the most recent show was July 23, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H/FFA Swine Show
The 4-H/FFA hog show begins at 2 p.m. in the Expo Barn on the Thursday of fair week. Held each year; the most recent show was July 23, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show
Youth rabbit exhibitors show at 3 p.m. in the Rabbit Barn on the Thursday of fair week. Held each year; the most recent show was July 23, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Show
Junior dairy exhibitors lead cows into the Gooseneck Arena at 8 a.m. on the Friday of fair week. Held each year; the most recent show was July 24, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H/FFA Meat Goats Show
The youth meat goat class is held at noon in the Gooseneck Arena on the Friday of fair week. Held each year; the most recent show was July 24, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H Leadership Showmanship
A 6 p.m. showmanship contest in the All Seasons Arena where 4-H members are judged on handling skills across species. Held each year; the most recent contest was July 24, 2026.
Minot, ND | Organizer: North Dakota State Fair Official event details - North Dakota State Fair ND Junior Sheep Show
Junior sheep exhibitors from across the state compete at 4 p.m. in the Expo Barn. Held each year; the most recent show was July 24, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H/FFA Sheep Show
Youth sheep exhibitors show in the Expo Barn starting at noon on the Wednesday of fair week. Held each year; the most recent show was July 22, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show
Youth dairy goat exhibitors show at 9 a.m. in the Gooseneck Arena, ahead of the afternoon ND Junior Goat Show. Held each year; the most recent show was July 22, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair ND Junior Goat Show
The statewide junior goat show is held at 4 p.m. in the Gooseneck Arena after the morning dairy goat class. Held each year; the most recent show was July 22, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair 4-H Round Robin and Awards
The closing 4-H day starts with the 8 a.m. Round Robin showmanship contest and an awards program at 9:30 a.m. Held each year; the most recent program was July 25, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair ND Junior Market Hog Show
The state junior market hog show starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Expo Barn on the final Saturday of the fair. Held each year; the most recent show was July 25, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair ND State Dairy Cattle Show
The ND State Dairy Cattle Show wraps up dairy week at 11 a.m. in the Gooseneck Arena. Held each year; the most recent show was July 25, 2026.
- North Dakota State Fair Top of Dakota Lamb and Pig Show
The Top of Dakota Lamb and Pig Show closes the swine and sheep schedule at 4 p.m. in the Expo Barn. Held each year; the most recent show was July 25, 2026.
Minot, ND | Organizer: North Dakota State Fair Official event details - North Dakota State Fair Kiddie Calf Show
Young children lead calves in the Gooseneck Arena at 10 a.m. on the last Saturday of the fair. Held each year; the most recent show was July 25, 2026.
Minot, ND | Organizer: North Dakota State Fair Official event details - Minot Ys Mens PBR
Bull riding hosted by the Minot Y Men Club in Minot on September 25-26, 2026.
Minot, ND Official event details - Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo
The Badlands Circuit finals in Minot, the season-ending regional PRCA event. Held each year; the most recent dates were 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-11.
Minot, ND Official event details
Farms & Ranches in Ward County
- Berry Acres
Minot-area produce farm offering a large variety of vegetables.
4605 Cty Road 15 W, Minot, ND | 701-221-6130 - North Star Farms
Certified organic produce, garlic and hops farm at Carpio. Located in Carpio, Ward County, North Dakota.
410 1st St E, Carpio, ND | 701-720-1635
Agribusiness in Ward County
- Charlie's Country Sausage
Minot sausage maker on the Burdick Expressway (4005 E. Burdick Expressway, Minot). The business appears in the state meat processor roster and serves Ward County and nearby communities.
4005 E. Burdick Expressway, Minot, ND - Farmers Union Oil Company of Kenmare
Farmers Union Oil Company of Kenmare is a cooperative fuel and farm supply business in Kenmare, in northwest Ward County.
Kenmare, ND - S & K Processing
Minot custom processing plant, at 1121 54th Ave SE in Minot, Ward County. Included in the North Dakota state roster of meat processors and retail meat establishments.
1121 54th Ave SE, Minot, ND - The Meat Company
Minot meat company on Highway 2 and 52 West. Found at 3502 Hwy 2 & 52 W, Minot, Ward County, ND; one of the establishments on the state meat processor and retail meat roster.
3502 Hwy 2 & 52 W, Minot, ND
Media & Press in Ward County
- Kenmare News
Kenmare News is based in Kenmare. Weekly for northwest Ward County, published Wednesdays., covering Kenmare and surrounding Ward County communities.
Kenmare, ND | 701-385-4275 - Minot Daily News
Minot Daily News is based in Minot. Daily newspaper for the Minot area published Monday through Saturday., covering Minot and surrounding Ward County communities.
Minot, ND | 701-857-1900 - Northern Sentry
Weekly publication from Minot serving the northern North Dakota region.
Minot, ND | 701-839-0946
Organizations in Ward County
- NDSU Extension - Ward County Office
NDSU Extension office for Ward County in Minot, ND: local access to North Dakota State University research on crops, livestock, 4-H youth programs, gardening and family topics. Phone 701-857-6450.
900 13th St. SE, Minot, ND 58701 | 701-857-6450 Website - Ward County Farm Bureau
Ward County Farm Bureau is a local chapter of the North Dakota Farm Bureau, the state farm and ranch advocacy group. Active in the Minot area with its own county Facebook page for members and events.
ND Website - Ward County Soil Conservation District
Ward County Soil Conservation District is a local conservation district based in Minot, ND, in Area III of the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts, working on soil health, erosion control and water conservation with landowners.
Minot, ND
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Ward County
- Minot Farmers Market
Minot Farmers Market sells local produce and food in Minot, at Oak Park; hours are Tuesday evenings plus Thursday and Saturday mornings, July to October.
Minot, ND - North Prairie Farmers Market
North Prairie Farmers Market sells local produce and food in Minot, at Burdick and Broadway; hours are Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July to October.
Minot, ND
Ag Education in Ward County
- North Central Research Extension Center
North central research site run by NDSU. The 2026 field day was set for July 15, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., open to farmers and the public.
Minot, ND - South Prairie FFA Chapter
South Prairie FFA chapter in Ward County, a 2026 and 2025 Food for America finalist for its agricultural literacy work in local elementary schools and communities.
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Helpful Guides for Ward County
- NDSU Extension in North Dakota
What NDSU Extension offers in North Dakota: county offices in all 53 counties, how they are funded, services like soil probes and water testing, 4-H enrollment and state fair entry.
- North Dakota Soil Conservation Districts
How North Dakota's 54 soil conservation districts work: what they do, tree and windbreak help, elected supervisors, funding, and how to find and contact your district.
- North Dakota Farm Bureau
What North Dakota Farm Bureau and its county Farm Bureaus do: how policy starts with county resolutions, the annual meeting cycle, how dues are split and how farm families can get involved.
- North Dakota 4-H Events and Contests
How North Dakota 4-H works beyond the fair: county Achievement Days, static exhibits, State Fair qualifying and deadlines, Project Expo, Communication Arts and the State Livestock Skill-a-Thon.
- North Dakota County Junior Livestock Shows
How North Dakota county junior livestock shows work: ownership and leasing dates, 4-HOnline entry, tags and ID by species, health rules, YQCA, premiums and sales.
- North Dakota County Fairs
A practical guide to North Dakota county fairs: open class, 4-H and FFA divisions, age groups, livestock ownership dates, premiums, interview judging and the path to the State Fair in Minot.
- Major North Dakota Stock Shows and Rodeos
A guide to the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, the North Dakota Winter Show and PRCA rodeo in Valley City and Big Iron in West Fargo: dates, junior shows and 4-H/FFA entry rules.