NDSU Extension - Ransom County

07/30/2026

Join us for Fit & Strong!, a FREE 12-week program designed to help improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and confidence through safe, instructor-led exercises that can be modified for all fitness and ability levels. You’ll also learn practical strategies to help you stay active and independent.

Classes begin September 8 at the Lisbon Senior Center. Space is limited, so register today!

Call Bonita Roswick at 701-683-6128 for more information or to register.

06/18/2026

Join us on June 25th for an afternoon of fun at the library!
**Prior registration isn't required but would be helpful to determine the amount of supplies needed**

06/18/2026

I am happy to announce the inaugural Matthew Lyons Legacy of Service Award is being opened up for nominations and will be open until July 31, 2026.

In April during our Ransom County 4-H Council meeting we discussed ways of honoring Matthew's legacy. Matt was very community oriented and volunteered for many different things throughout the county and served on several different boards and never expected anything in return.

We live in rural North Dakota where many activities, and events are the results of volunteers around the community. In a Facebook post shortly after Matt's funeral, Sara posted and encouraged people to get involved and don't expect others to step up to make a difference.

The volunteers don't volunteer to be recognized, they volunteer to make an impact and I hope that Matt knew the kind of impact that he had on the Ransom County Community.

With The Matthew Lyons Legacy of Service Award it is our intent to be able to recognize those individuals that give their time and talents and make an impact in Ransom County.

Ransom County 4-H invited members from other organizations that Matt was involved with to serve on the committee and to help promote this award. This also shows that this award reaches past just one group or organization. The following individuals currently serving on the selection committee: Alison Kempel and Eva Bouman, Ransom County 4-H; Jeremy Erdmann, Ransom County Rural Fire Department; Jon Qual, Lisbon FFA; Mike Schwab, Ransom County Farmer's Union; Brent Dick, Lisbon Youth Wrestling; Sara Lyons and Lydia Nord, Matthew Lyons Family Representatives, Brian Zimprich, Ransom County Extension.

The selection committee will meet in early August to select a recipient from the pool of nominations and the individual selected to as The Matthew Lyons Legacy of Service Award winner will be announced at 4pm on Friday, August 28th at the Ransom County Fair at the Ag Country Farm Credit Services Show Arena prior to the Ransom County 4-H/ FFA Premium Sale.

The recipient of The Matthew Lyons Legacy of Service Award will receive an award that they will be able to display, as well as a gift certificate to enjoy a supper out as a thank you for their dedication to making Ransom County a better place. In addition, their name will be added to an honor roll plaque that will be on display in the Ransom County Expo on the Fairgrounds of the Ransom County Fair, and the Matthew Lyons Family will donate $500 to an organization of the recipient's choosing in their name.

Attached is the full writeup for the award as well as the link for the nomination application.

Link to the application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOIKDandcmXNPbwiAEIkfskbHNjR5JCHuQychRey754cWI6A/viewform

03/08/2026

16 Ransom County 4-H youth preparing for the State 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest in Watford City tomorrow. Danny Galbreath in the middle asking questions.

03/02/2026

Have you and your family signed up for the Design Your Succession Plan program yet? If not what are you waiting for? It is never too early to start this process. The DYSP program is here to help families get started with those first conversations, making plans and laying things out on the table. Start the process early so when the time comes to put your plan in action it is ready to go.

Planning for the future of your farm or ranch?

Join Barnes, Cass, Ransom, and Steele County for a Design Your Succession Plan workshop in Buffalo, ND.

Call the Cass County Extension office with any questions at 701-241-5700.

Registration: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/design-your-succession-plan-farmers-and-ranchers-1

03/02/2026

Voting is easy. Follow the link the the post and that will take you to the voting. You can also stop by the office anytime between now and March 13th to cast your vote on a paper ballot. Then come join us on Friday, March 27th at the Agriculturalist of the Year banquet where we will announce the winners in each of these categories. You can purchase tickets at the Extension Office. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

Voting is now open for the following Agriculture Awards:
Agribusiness Employee of the Year
Young Producer of the Year
Agribusiness of the Year

Voting ends March 13.

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03/01/2026

Voting is now open for the following Agriculture Awards:
Agribusiness Employee of the Year
Young Producer of the Year
Agribusiness of the Year

Voting ends March 13.

Vote Now >>>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMdjIPtizL99irdCulhA3ydI9OEWcduoElR5q4WM1Ya9iMLw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110818406350806164266