Dry Beans Purchased

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchased dry edible beans for distribution to the child nutrition and other related domestic food assistance programs for Fiscal Year 2020. A variety of Great Northern, pinto, baby lima, blackeye, garbanzo, light red kidney beans and lentils were purchased, totaling over $4.9 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.