Grafton Adds ‘Emeritus’ to his Title

After 40 years at North Dakota State University, Dr. Ken Grafton has retired. Grafton held several administrative roles over the last two decades including time as the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources and Vice President for Agricultural Affairs. Grafton joined NDSU’s dry bean breeding program in 1981 and was involved in the development and release of over 30 dry bean germplasm lines.

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.