For over a century, Security First has stood with North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers. We understand the challenges of working the land and provide steady support so your operation can weather change and thrive, season after season.

North Dakota Agriculture is in our Blood
CEO Sarah Goetz, a third-generation banker, brings firsthand knowledge of ranching and farming. Along with our local banking team, she provides guidance and lending solutions built on experience, trust, and a deep understanding of North Dakota’s agricultural community.
Accounts for All Your Needs
Flexible solutions to support your ranching ambitions, at any stage of your journey.
- Agriculture Equipment
- Machinery
- Livestock
- Operating
- Specialized Agriculture Facilities
- Commercial & Agricultural Land Leasing
- FSA Guaranteed
- Personal Free
- Personal Gold (No fee when $1,000 balance maintained)
- Farmers First (No fee when $2,500 balance maintained)
- Ag Savings (No fee when $100 balance maintained)
- Money Market Savings (No fee when $995 balance maintained)
- Premier Money Market Savings (No fee when $4,995 balance maintained)
Our Lenders Understand Agriculture.
Our knowledgeable lenders will custom build your banking solutions to meet your needs.
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Making Operations Easier with Expert Knowledge
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[Thomas Farms] have banked with Security First for seven years now, and the experience has been excellent. As a farmer, it makes all the difference to work with people who truly understand the industry. If I need to buy something for my operation, the team gets it—they don’t question the need but help make it work. You walk in, and they know exactly what you’re talking about.
For me, loans are a big reason to work with the bank. Farming involves a lot of money, and they guide you through everything—taxes, planning, and steering in the right direction. They make banking comfortable instead of something you dread.
At the end of the day, it’s the people that make this a great hometown bank. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. They’re the best.