The 36th annual NDSU Harvest Bowl is scheduled for Oct. 23-24. Events include a dinner and awards ceremony on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Ramada Plaza and Suites in Fargo and a Bison football game against Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 24.

The program recognizes the success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturalists in North Dakota and Minnesota counties. NDSU plays a major role in contributing knowledge through research, academic programs and the Extension Service.

More than $80,000 in scholarships will be awarded to outstanding NDSU student athletes with agricultural backgrounds.

This year’s agribusiness award recipient is Ron Offutt, one of North Dakota’s premier business owners. The award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of agriculture and business in North Dakota and beyond. Offutt’s most well known operation is RDO Equipment Co., which owns the largest network of John Deere construction and agricultural equipment dealerships in the country.

For tickets and information, go to www.ndsualumni.com, call 1-6800 or e-mail Marilyn Doeden at marilyn@ndsualumni.com.