Samantha was elected Promotion and Education Chair in 2024. She also serves on the NDFB Board of Directors.

Sam lives in Bismarck and works for First International Bank & Trust as a Senior Credit Analyst where her main focus is underwriting processes and procedures for agricultural lending. She grew up active in 4-H, raising and showing registered Red Angus cattle. Even though she is not directly involved with production agriculture, she stays connected by helping her family with their show cattle operation and volunteering for any 4-H event related to livestock that she can.

Darin lives on a farm near Crystal, N.D. He is the K-12 Vocal/Instrumental Music Instructor at Cavalier Public School, is the clerk/treasurer for Crystal Township and operates a fun bus business. He has lived on the family farm all his life and continues to help neighbors during harvest.

He says he became involved in Farm Bureau because misinformation about farming and ranching is so widespread. "Agriculture is the lifeblood of our culture, country, and world," he says.

Jazmin grew up on a small farmstead in Georgetown, Minn. She developed a deep appreciation for the agriculture industry from an early age.

She lives in Fargo, N.D.,  and works at RDO Equipment Co., where she continues to nurture her connection to agriculture. “My role allows me to engage with a multitude of different farmers and support the hardworking individuals who keep our agricultural sector thriving,” she says. “I am excited to advocate for and contribute to the future of this vital field, ensuring that agriculture continues to flourish for generations to come.”

Dahltin Pahl of Ellendale was elected to the District 3 Promotion and Education Committee in 2025. He farms with his parents, raising corn and soybeans. He is also a member of the Dickey County Farm Bureau Board and the Ellendale Area Community Foundation. 

He says he previously volunteered on the YF&R Committee and realized he enjoyed teaching people about agriculture. "It only takes a little bit of effort to make a difference," he says.

Jennie and her husband, Chris, farm near Wolford. They raise spring wheat, malting barley, soybeans, canola and corn. Jennie has been active in Farm Bureau on the county level and also is the Little Flower School PTO Secretary and serves on the St Mary’s Ladies Committee.

Jennie says she is excited to help educate others about agriculture in our state and says being part of the committee is a way for her to help “on a higher level.”

The Brossarts have three children.

Jaso Topp of Grace City was elected to the Promotion and Education Committee in 2025. He and his wife, Rami, have four children and raise durum, soybeans, pinto beans, corn, and have a commercial cow-calf and backgrounding business.

He is involved in Foster County Farm Bureau and is the treasurer for his church.

"I believe that NDFB is an incredible grassroots organization that champions the needs of agriculture across the state. I saw the opportunity to help that cuase and jumped in with both feet!"

Emily Casner and her husband, Matt, are from Minot. She is an ag educator and says working on her grandparents’ farm sparked her love of agriculture. She has had an opportunity to experience all the educational programs Farm Bureau promotes both locally and nationally “and knew this was an organization to be a part of for years to come.” The Casners have one child. 

Ashley joined the P&E Committee to fill an unexpired term in 2024 and was elected as the District 8 representative in 2025.

Ashley and her husband, Aaron, farm near Stanley. They have three children and raise wheat, durum peas, canola, lentils, and soybeans.

They are both active NDFB members on the Mountrail County Farm Bureau Board. In the past, Ashley has also served as the District 8 YF&R Committee and as the YF&R Chair.

The Skarsgards have three children.

Kirsten Kukla of Killdeer was elected as the District 9 representative to the Promotion and Education Committee in 2025.

She and her husband, Matt, have a cow-calf operation and have one child. She is also an Extension Agent and is heavily involved in the Dunn County 4-H program. 

She said her husband introduced her to Farm Bureau in college, and the policy and grassroots mentality drew her in and encouraged her involvement.