Blumhagen, elected in 2018 is currently serving his first term on the NDDPLC, representing pulse producers northern center of North Dakota. Blumhagen currently serves as the Vice Chair of the council and is a member of the North Dakota National Guard and involved in the local community.
 
Ryan is a third generation farmer and currently farms with his father, Myron.  They operate a small grain farm outside of Drake, ND with the primary pulse crop being yellow peas. Additionaly, Ryan runs a irrigation dealership and excavating company with his brother. In Ryan’s spare time his likes to travel and visit with friends and family.