USDA Seeks Beans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to purchase $15 million in dry edible beans for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.

Offers may be solicited in the following forms:

Black Beans: $5 Million
Pinto Beans: $10 Million

Solicitations will be issued in the near future and will be available electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSC M ) system.

To receive e-mail notification of the issuance of AMS solicitations, contract awards and other information, subscribe online by visiting: “Stay up to date on USDA Food Purchases” available on the AMS Commodity Procurement website. Inquiries may be directed to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Edwards at christopher.edwards3@usda.gov .

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.

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