Michael Uetz

Michael Uetz grew up in Beach, North Dakota, spending his summers and holidays on his family’s ranch raising cattle and quarter horses. This upbringing was the basis for building Michael’s passion for agriculture and for his desire to support those who wish to make a living raising animal protein. Michael attended NDSU and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Economics in 1982. He has spent the bulk of his career supporting the livestock industry, including founding Midan Marketing – a strategic marketing, research and creative agency dedicated to ensuring a prosperous future for all stakeholders in the meat industry. Michael’s agriculture education was supported by many scholarships during his tenure at NDSU. He has established this scholarship to support the next generation of NDSU’s agriculture leaders who have the same passion for the industry and a desire to stay connected to their agricultural roots.