[1] Among the society's activities are folk dance, theatre and the spreading of knowledge and use of traditional costumes (Norwegian: bunad).
[2] Some local chapters, such as Bondeungdomslaget i Oslo, run their own sports clubs (IL i BUL), or also music societies.
[3] From 1913 to 1956 the society had a shared secretariat with the Nynorsk language organization Noregs Mållag.
A central task from the start was enlightenment of the people, in particular by providing speakers to the local chapters.
[9] The current leader (chairman of the board) is Torbjørn Bergwitz Lauen while Magni Hjertenes Flyum is Secretary General.