Southern MN Native Takes New Role on Ag Committee Staff

Fountain, Minnesota native Chelsie Keys has been promoted to policy director for the Republican side of the Senate Agriculture Committee. She will lead policy development and strategy for Ranking Member John Boozman’s team. Keys started work on the committee in 2015 and previously served as the director of government affairs for the National Pork Producers Council.

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.