James Enger, 68, passed away February 14. Enger began working in the dry bean industry in 1972 when he helped build the E.H. Walrath and Sons plant in Northwood, North Dakota. In addition to that plant, Enger took over management of Northland Marketing in McCanna, North Dakota in 1985 and purchased the facility with Pat King in 1988. Enger also managed Kelley Bean in Hatton and Engstrom Bean and Seed in Leeds before retiring in 2019.
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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