USDA has purchased dry edible beans for distribution to child nutrition and other related domestic food assistance programs. Included in the purchase are baby lima, blackeye, Great Northern, light red kidney and pinto beans for a total of more than $3.19 million. View the purchase.
Founded in 1976, Northarvest Bean Growers Association (NBGA) represents the largest group of dry bean farmers in America, working together to fund research, promote, and produce the finest beans in the world.
NBGA works to better the dry bean industry through promotion, field & nutrition research, market development, monitoring governmental policy, advocating for greater consumer choices, and focusing on the needs of our producers.
NBGA advocates for its 2,400+ farm families across MN & ND that grow dry beans and is committed to strengthening the relationship between growers, industry partners, and consumers across the world.
