Each fall, the North Dakota State University Harvest Bowl brings together the best of agriculture and community—honoring the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who make our region strong. Peterson Farms Seed is proud to support this long-standing tradition and to celebrate the individuals recognized for their leadership and dedication to agriculture. 

At Peterson, agriculture isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. Each year, we’re proud to take part in the Harvest Bowl at North Dakota State University, a time-honored tradition celebrating excellence in agriculture, education, and community leadership. 

The Harvest Bowl honors farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders across North Dakota and western Minnesota. Since 1973, this event has brought together NDSU alumni, friends and ag professionals to recognize outstanding contributions to farming, agribusiness and rural vitality. 

Our 2025 Harvest Bowl Honorees 

We applaud all the honorees, but especially those we’ve shared a connection with at Peterson: 

• • Burleigh County: Lucas & Heather Lang — Sterling, ND  
  • Cass County: Dale & Jerri Rust — Harwood, ND 
  • Steele County: Lance & Jodi Fugleberg — Portland, ND  
  • Traill County: Joe & Becca Dufner — Buxton, ND  
  • Marshall County: Jerad & Allison Liedberg — Warren, MN  
  • Renville County: James & Susan Gates — Mohall, ND 
  • Stutsman County: Todd and Rhonda Michel — Jamestown, ND 
  • Ward County: Stanley and Marianne Vangsness — Berthold, ND 

 Congratulations to all our honorees—your hard work, leadership and dedication to advancing agriculture embody the spirit of Harvest Bowl and the strength of our region’s farming communities. 

About the Harvest Bowl 

Since 1973, more than 3,000 agriculturalists have been recognized through the Harvest Bowl for their leadership in farming, agribusiness and community service. The tradition also honors student-athletes and scholarships, highlighting the deep connection between agriculture and education at North Dakota State University. 

Here’s to another successful Harvest Bowl—and to the continued growth and success of the people and communities who make agriculture thrive. 

For more information about the Harvest Bowl and a full list of this year’s honorees, visit ndsufoundation.com/harvest-bowl.