Minnesota crops were valued at $17 billion in 2022, up 13 percent from the previous year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates North Dakota crop production values at $11.2 billion, up 27 percent. In South Dakota, the value of crop production last year was just under $9 billion. That’s a five percent increase from 2021.
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.
