Upcoming Events- Meet Vern in Your Town!
Press Conference Regarding Legislature's Special Session
Vern Thompson, candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, is holding a press conference Tuesday, August 11, at 10 AM, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library to make a major announcement regarding the Special Legislative Session.
Hiddendale Farm Field Day
Vern will be participating in a tour of innovative organic farming at Hiddendale Farm, a fifth-generation, 700-acre homestead stewarded by Glen Philbrick alongside his parents.
Farmer's Breakfast- Max, ND
Free caramel rolls (a Friday favorite at KYF!), coffee and conversation with Vern Thompson, your next North Dakota Ag Commissioner.
Mandan Data Center Meeting
Come to a Mandan community meeting on data centers on August 6, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the new Mandan High School auditorium!
Paul Overby Soil Health Day
Vern is going to be attending the Paul Overby Soil Health Day. It looks like an incredible program.
District 2 Democratic-NPL Homemade Pie and Ice Cream Social
Join the District 2 Democratic-NPL and Vern Thompson volunteers for this great fundraising event.
Buy a whole pie, or just a slice with ice cream. Either way enjoy time with your Democratic friends and neighbors.
See us at the Mall in Ray, ND.
For all of the Grain Palace Days events and information visit their Facebook page —>
Maddock 125th Year Celebration Parade
Join Vern to celebrate the Maddock Rural Renaissance Festival and Maddock’s 125th Year. Walk in the parade with Vern and then enjoy the rest of the day in Maddock.
The parade lines up at 10:30 at the Maddock School.
Farmer's Breakfast- Rugby
Meet Vern Thompson for a conversation about the issues that matter the most to you. Concerned about input costs, export markets, thriving rural communities, data center proliferation and impacts? Vern wants to hear about it!
While focused on farmers, all are welcome.
Bring your questions and concerns and breakfast is on Vern.
People's Town Hall-- Rugby
Join Vern in Rugby!
Real change starts with real conversations. Hear from ourDemocratic-NPL candidates and have your questions answered at our People's Town Hall in Rugby!
Farmers Appreciation Banquet
Join Vern as he shares his appreciation for all that farmers do. We are in the midst of the biggest farm crisis in 40 years. Vern supports farmers and has common sense solutions that will improve life for farmers and our rural communities.
Buffalo Days Parade
Join Vern in Jamestown, North Dakota for the Buffalo Days Parade. Walk along with Vern or watch from the parade route. Help Vern spread his message of commonsense solutions to bolster our farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
Parade lineup begins at 8:30 AM McElroy Park. The parade starts at 9:30
Door knocking in Crosby
Join Vern to knock doors and speak with voters in Crosby, ND. We’ll have t-shirts, walk lists, and snacks. Vern is running a people-powered campaign.
Join us and walk with Vern!
Farmer Breakfast
Free breakfast buffet.
Meet Vern Thompson for a conversation about the issues that matter the most to you. Concerned about input costs, export markets, thriving rural communities, data center proliferation and impacts? Vern wants to hear about it!
While focused on farmers, all are welcome.
Bring your questions and concerns and breakfast is on Vern.
Mandan Data Center Town Hall
Vern and other candidates will discuss the proliferation of data centers and their impacts on North Dakota communities. Be prepared for a solution-oriented discussion about bringing transparency and accountability to the process of siting data centers and the supporting infrastructure.
Divide County Threshing Bee
The District 2 Democratic-NPL will be have a table with Vern Thompson materials along with stuff from other statewide candidates.
Have an old car or tractor? We’ll join the parade?
Stop by for a free root beer float!
North Dakota Farmers Union Summer Conference
Vern and other candidates for Agriculture Commission and Congress will speak to the NDFU Board Of Governors. This is not open to the public.
People's Town Hall- New Town
Join Vern at the People’s Town Hall in New Town.
Real change starts with real conversations. Hear from our Democratic-NPL candidates and have your questions answered at our People's Town Hall in New Town!
Pioneer Days in Kenmare
A Vern Thompson for Agriculture Commissioner campaign staffer will be on hand with information about Vern’s plan for agriculture in North Dakota. Be sure to say hello!
Rural Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Roundtable
Vern and Cindy Thompson are hosting this roundtable discussion to address farmer suicides. Farmers, leaders, ag organizations, and healthcare professionals working together to find solutions to this crisis.
Sheyenne Farmers Grocery Ribbon Cutting and Ice Cream Social
Vern will be stopping by for the ribbon cutting for Sheyenne’s first grocery store in more than 20 years.
This store is a testament to the resilience of North Dakota’s rural communities. Committed, local people made Farmers Grocery and the Sinclair Station renovation possible, and we are excited to celebrate with them.
Free ice cream catered by H&K with special toppings starting at 1pm. (choice of strawberry sauce, chokecherry syrup, or chocolate). (Just one of the benefits of being a candidate!)
Walk with Vern at the Mandan Independence Day Parade
Walk with Vern and the Bis-Man Democratic-NPL!
Join Vern at the July 3rd Rally in Bismarck
Join Vern and the Bis-Man Dems to start the celebrations for the 250th Independence Day right! Come eat food, meet candidates, sign up for opportunities to get involved, decorate the Bis-Man Dems parade float, join the Cornhole Tournament, and participate in our silent auction.
Vern Speaks at the AFL-CIO Convention
Vern looks forward to addressing the delegates of the North Dakota AFL-CIO Convention. He recognizes the hard work and contributions union members make to our state every day. He'll bring the same commitment to hard work to the Agriculture Commissioner's office.
Fessenden Candidate Forum
Vern looks forward to addressing the delegates of the North Dakota AFL-CIO Convention. He recognizes the hard work and contributions union members make to our state every day. He'll bring the same commitment to hard work to the Agriculture Commissioner's office.
Aneta Turkey Barbecue and Summer Festival
Join Vern and talk turkey in Aneta! Enjoy delicious barbecued turkey and all the great turkey-related events. Vern is fighting for North Dakota farms and our rural communities. We’ll see you there!
Statewide Candidate Townhall
Attend this Townhall to hear from candidate’s for North Dakota’s statewide offices.
Hear about Vern’s plans to address the farm crisis, data centers and other threats to North Dakota’s rural communities.
Cassleton State Candidates Forum
Join Vern at the Casselton Statewide Candidate Forum on May 21st from 7-9 PM at the City Auditorium in Casselton.
Town Hall with Candidates
Meet Vern and other candidates for a Question-and-Answer session on data centers, electric rates, private property rights, and the future we want for North Dakota.
Thompson Press Conference on Secretive Pipeline Project
BISMARCK - Vern Thompson, Candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, will hold a press conference Monday, May 4, 10:00 am at the North Dakota Kennedy Center addressing the Industrial Commission’s April 28th vote to give WBI Energy $500 million in financial support for their Bakken East natural gas pipeline.
North Dakotans deserve transparency. Stakeholders, landowners, and elected officials are invited to participate and have their voices heard at this press conference.
2026 Governor's Dinner
Meet Vern at the 2026 Governor’s Dinner.
Utah State Senator Luz Escamilla will be the featured speaker. Senator Escamilla has over 20 years of experience in government and is a strong advocate for democratic values. She has received numerous honors, including being the first Utahn recognized as an “Outstanding American by Choice” by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Let's show her some North Dakota hospitality and welcome her with a good showing!
Dinner will be a taco bar buffet. Helpful dietary note: the tortillas and chips are gluten free!
Reception at 5:30 PM
Dinner at 6:15 PM