Summer Conference
Schedule
Sat Jul 18 2026 at 07:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library | Medora, ND
About this Event
Join us July 17โ18 in Medora for NDFUโs Summer Conference, a family-friendly gathering designed to bring members together for connection, conversation and community in the heart of the Badlands.
The weekend begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. MST with a social and appetizers at the Heritage Center Patio, offering a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow members. Saturdayโs programming begins at 7:30 a.m. MST with breakfast at the newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, followed by a presentation on Theodore Roosevelt and the Trust Busting Era, remarks from statewide candidates, youth activities and opportunities for members to network and engage in discussions about leadership, agriculture and community.
Registration packages are designed to give attendees flexibility when planning their Medora weekend. Options include conference attendance, hotel accommodations and tickets to the Pitchfork Fondue & Medora Musical. All ticket options include up to two adults with kids attending free!
Whether you come for the discussions, the community or the Medora experience, the Summer Conference offers a meaningful and memorable weekend for NDFU members of all ages.
Friday, July 17
๐: 11:00 AM
Board of Governors (BOG) Registration
Info: Location: Roughrider Hotel
๐: 12:00 PM
Lunch for BOG & North Dakota Co-op Directors Association (NDCDA)
Info: Location: Roughrider Hotel
๐: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
BOG & NDCDA Meeting
Info: Location: Roughrider Hotel
๐: 05:30 PM
Social with Appetizers
Info: Social with Appetizers at the Heritage Center Patio on Friday, July 17, at 5:30 p.m. MST.
Saturday, July 18
๐: 07:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Summer Conference Programming
Info: Saturdayโs programming begins at 7:30 a.m. MST on Saturday, July 18, with breakfast at the newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, followed by a presentation on Theodore Roosevelt and the Trust Busting Era, remarks from U.S. House candidates, youth activities and opportunities for members to network and engage in discussions about leadership, agriculture and community.
๐: 12:00 PM
Box Lunch
Info: Box Lunch will be provided for adults and youths following the Summer Conference programming at 12 p.m. MST on Saturday, July 18.
๐: 01:15 PM
QPR Training
Info: This breakout session will take place at 1:15 p.m. MST on Saturday, July 18, and will focus on the wellness needs of those working in agriculture and related fields. This 90-minute workshop, based on Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention training through North Dakota State University Extension, will explore the high stress levels in agriculture-related jobs and the impact on mental and emotional well-being. Please register for this session as a free add-on option to attend.
๐: 05:00 PM
Pitchfork Fondue & Medora Musical
Info: Attendees who selected a package that includes the Pitchfork Fondue and Medora Musical will meet to board transportation to the event at 5p.m. MST on Saturday, July 18.
Where is it happening?
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, 3410 Chateau Road, Medora, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 231.40





