North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension honored Tim Courneya, executive vice president, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, with the Friend of Extension Award. Courneya has served in this role with the association for more than 40 years. The award was presented during the recent joint NDSU Extension and Research Extension Center conference held virtually.
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.
