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North Dakota Tribal College System

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission

LXCL:Priority entry + reserved table seating for eight (8).

Reserve a Table

FARMS to Table 2026 Cultivating Community. Honoring Tradition. Growing the Future. Join the North Dakota Tribal College System and the&nbsp;NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota&nbsp;for an inspiring afternoon celebrating Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty, and the future of food. For generations, Indigenous peoples have cultivated the land through sustainable agricultural practices rooted in traditional ecological knowledge and a deep relationship with the natural world. Today, North Dakota&#39;s five Tribal Colleges continue that legacy by blending ancestral knowledge with modern research, education, and innovation to strengthen communities and build resilient food systems. FARMS to Table is more than a meal&mdash;it&#39;s an opportunity to experience how Indigenous knowledge, agriculture, education, and community come together to shape the future. Your Experience Includes: 🍽️ A Curated Dining Experience&nbsp; Enjoy a thoughtfully curated luncheon prepared by acclaimed Indigenous chefs using ingredients grown in North Dakota Tribal College gardens and sourced from local farmers and producers.🌱&nbsp;A Celebration of&nbsp;Indigenous Agriculture Discover how North Dakota&#39;s Tribal Colleges are advancing food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, workforce development, and community wellness through the NSF ND AgTech Engine.🛍️ Indigenous Harvest Marketplace Browse a vibrant marketplace featuring fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and agricultural innovations from Tribal Colleges and Tribal community growers. &nbsp;Meet the people behind the products and learn how local food systems are creating healthier communities.🎶 Cultural Entertainment Experience the richness of Indigenous cultures through storytelling, music, and dance performances that celebrate the traditions and creativity of Tribal Nations while honoring the connection between food, land, and community.🤝 Connect with Leaders and Changemakers Meet Tribal leaders, educators, students, growers, researchers, chefs, industry partners, and community members who are working together to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future. Event Details: 📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026🕚 11:00 AM &ndash; 2:30 PM📍 Eclipse Event Center |&nbsp;Bismarck, North Dakota Reserve your seat today! &nbsp; The North Dakota Tribal College System (NDTCS) is a nonprofit consortium representing North Dakota&#39;s five Tribal Colleges:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cankdeska Cikana Community College</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sitting Bull College</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Turtle Mountain College</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">United Tribes Technical College</li></ul>Working together, these institutions strengthen higher education, research, workforce development, and community partnerships while preserving Indigenous knowledge and advancing opportunities for Tribal Nations throughout North Dakota. Through collaborative initiatives in agriculture, technology, health, education, and economic development, the Tribal Colleges are preparing future leaders while helping build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.Learn more at: <a fr-original-style="" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_new">ndtcs.org</a> The NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota is a statewide collaboration bringing together agriculture, research, education, industry, Tribal Nations, entrepreneurs, and community partners to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen food systems.Learn more at: farmsfeedstheworld.com

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for FARMS to Table 2026! We are honored that you will be joining us for an afternoon celebrating Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty, and the future of food. Your support helps advance the mission of the North Dakota Tribal College System and our work in partnership with the NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota to strengthen sustainable agriculture, expand educational opportunities, and cultivate healthier communities across our Tribal Nations.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Event Details</h3>FARMS to Table 2026 Cultivating Community. Honoring Tradition. Growing the Future. 📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026🕚 11:00 AM &ndash; 2:00 PM📍 Eclipse Event Center |&nbsp;Bismarck, North Dakota<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">During the event, you&#39;ll enjoy:</h3>🍽️ A thoughtfully curated farm-to-table lunch prepared by acclaimed Indigenous chefs🌱 Presentations highlighting Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty, and innovative programming across North Dakota&#39;s Tribal Colleges🛍️ An Indigenous Harvest Marketplace featuring local growers, artisans, and Tribal College products🎶 Cultural entertainment celebrating the traditions, artistry, and stories of Indigenous communities🤝 Opportunities to connect with Tribal leaders, educators, students, producers, researchers, and community partners<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Purchased a Table?</h3>If you reserved a table, thank you for helping bring friends, colleagues, or partners together for this special event. If we need the names of your guests before the event, a member of our team will contact you with additional details. Additional event information, including parking, the event program, and any important updates, will be shared with you closer to September 8. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don&#39;t hesitate to contact us.Thank you again for your support. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing an afternoon of exceptional food, meaningful conversations, and inspiring stories. Join us at the table. With gratitude, Dr. Tracey Bauer Executive Director North Dakota Tribal College System🌐 <a fr-original-style="" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_new">www.ndtcs.org</a>

FARMS to Table 2026 Cultivating Community. Honoring Tradition. Growing the Future. Join the North Dakota Tribal College System and the NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota for an inspiring afternoon celebrating Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty, and the future of food. For generations, Indigenous peoples have cultivated the land through sustainable agricultural practices rooted in traditional ecological knowledge and a deep relationship with the natural world. Today, North Dakota's five Tribal Colleges continue that legacy by blending ancestral knowledge with modern research, education, and innovation to strengthen communities and build resilient food systems. FARMS to Table is more than a meal—it's an opportunity to experience how Indigenous knowledge, agriculture, education, and community come together to shape the future. Your Experience Includes: 🍽️ A Curated Dining Experience  Enjoy a thoughtfully curated luncheon prepared by acclaimed Indigenous chefs using ingredients grown in North Dakota Tribal College gardens and sourced from local farmers and producers.🌱 A Celebration of Indigenous Agriculture Discover how North Dakota's Tribal Colleges are advancing food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, workforce development, and community wellness through the NSF ND AgTech Engine.🛍️ Indigenous Harvest Marketplace Browse a vibrant marketplace featuring fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and agricultural innovations from Tribal Colleges and Tribal community growers.  Meet the people behind the products and learn how local food systems are creating healthier communities.🎶 Cultural Entertainment Experience the richness of Indigenous cultures through storytelling, music, and dance performances that celebrate the traditions and creativity of Tribal Nations while honoring the connection between food, land, and community.🤝 Connect with Leaders and Changemakers Meet Tribal leaders, educators, students, growers, researchers, chefs, industry partners, and community members who are working together to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future. Event Details: 📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026🕚 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM📍 Eclipse Event Center | Bismarck, North Dakota Reserve your seat today!   The North Dakota Tribal College System (NDTCS) is a nonprofit consortium representing North Dakota's five Tribal Colleges:<ul><li>Cankdeska Cikana Community College</li><li>Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College</li><li>Sitting Bull College</li><li>Turtle Mountain College</li><li>United Tribes Technical College</li></ul>Working together, these institutions strengthen higher education, research, workforce development, and community partnerships while preserving Indigenous knowledge and advancing opportunities for Tribal Nations throughout North Dakota. Through collaborative initiatives in agriculture, technology, health, education, and economic development, the Tribal Colleges are preparing future leaders while helping build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.Learn more at: <a target="_new">ndtcs.org</a> The NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota is a statewide collaboration bringing together agriculture, research, education, industry, Tribal Nations, entrepreneurs, and community partners to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen food systems.Learn more at: farmsfeedstheworld.com

North Dakota Tribal College System

FARMS to Table 2026

118 S 3rd St

General Admission

$40

Reserve a Table

$300