Terry Goerger

Terry Goerger is a native of Mantador, N.D., who graduated from Hankinson High School in 1973. He lived with his mother, father and eight brothers and sisters on the family farm where he grew up assisting with the farming and seed operations. Terry graduated from NDSSS in 1974 with a degree in Agricultural Mechanics. While in college, he was active in the drama program and was a member of the drama fraternity. Since graduation, Terry has worked in the family farming and seed business, which he co-owns with his brother Neil. He is the president and general manager of Goerger Seed Supply Company, an organization that has been in operation for 57 years. The company deals with seed conditioning, both retail and wholesale sales, and has experience in exporting grains to Europe and Japan.

Terry is actively involved with the ND EmPower Commission, ND Renewable Energy Council, Chair of the ND Biodiesel Task Force, Big Iron Farm Show Committee, NDSU Harvest Bowl Committee, ND Winter Crop Show and the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation board, where he serves on the executive committee. He has also served on the ND Soybean Council (Chair), ND Seed Commission, Northern Crops Institute (Chair), ND Crop Improvement Association (Chair), Agronomy Seed Farm Council, ND 4H Foundation Board, Richland County Farm Bureau (President), ND Agriculture Association (President) and NDSU Team Makers (President). Terry has been honored by several organizations for his accomplishments and services. He is a recipient of the 4H Key Club National Award, ND Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Award, I Dare You Award and the NDSU Outstanding Agriculturist Award.

At the local level, Terry has served for 35 years as a volunteer fire fighter for the Mantador Rural Fire Department, a ND Patriot Guard member, 4H Ambassador and Leader, Cures for Cancer Board Member, NDSCS Foundation 300 Club, Catbacker Club, church cemetery board member, Richland County Spirit of ‘90s Economic Development Committee (Past Chairperson), is a member of the St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church and a K of C 4^th degree Knight. Terry and his wife, Carolyn, continue to reside on the family farm in the Mantador area.