Our Mission

NCI’s mission is to support agriculture through educational programs and technical services that expand markets for northern grown crops.

Who We Are

Northern Crops Institute (NCI) is a collaborative effort among Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota to support the promotion and market development of crops grown in this four-state region. NCI is an international meeting and learning center that brings together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, and processors for discussion, education, and technical services. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, this unique facility is only minutes from the farm fields that yield much of the world's food.

What We Provide

We provide services and trainings that can improve your overall work, as well as benefit the agriculture industry.

Vision

The Northern Crops Institute leads the effort in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota to establish northern-grown U.S. crops as the world's choice for food, feed, and value-added applications.

Values

• Communication: NCI works to provide clear, open, and transparent communication.

• Trust: NCI works continuously to be a trustworthy partner and employer.

• Respect: NCI works to provide a respectful environment.

• Passion: NCI is passionate about our work, using positivity, high expectations, helpfulness, and celebration to succeed.

• Organization: NCI values efficiency to strengthen our operations to meet the standard of excellence with high quality services.