Northarvest Bean Growers Association

Northarvest Bean Growers Association NBGA farmers work together to fund research, promote, and produce the finest beans in the world.

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 advocates for the approximately 2,400 dry-edible bean farmers from North Dakota & Minnesota - the Northarvest region - which is North America’s largest supplier of quality edible dry beans. 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. Northarvest also oversees "Bean Institute," a website & social channel to better educate consumers while also promoting the inclusion of beans into healthy diets.

Attention MN ag producers: Up to $10,000 available for sustainable agricultural projectsAnnouncement from MN Dept. of Ag...
05/07/2026

Attention MN ag producers: Up to $10,000 available for sustainable agricultural projects

Announcement from MN Dept. of Ag - "Application Period Open for Climate-Friendly Practices Funds

St. Paul, Minn.: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for climate-friendly agricultural practices (CFAP) incentive payments." Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are expended.

For more information, read the full press release at the link below.

Application Period Open for Climate-friendly Practices Funds Minnesota Department of Agriculture sent this bulletin at 05/07/2026 09:01 AM CDT For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 [email protected] May 7, 2026 Previous Announcements Application Period Open fo...

04/23/2026

Tex-Mex Pink Bean Pepper Bites Course: Appetizers, SnackKeyword: appetizer, bell pepper, pepper, pink beanBean type: Pink Bean Servings: 4 Calories: 127kcal Print Pin Ingredients12 mini bell peppers halved and seeds removed1 cup cooked pink beans lightly mashed½ cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monte...

🌱🔥 BEAN COOK-OFF TONIGHT! WHO’S THE BOSS? 🔥🌱It’s almost time… the beans are soaking, the recipes are ready, and the comp...
04/23/2026

🌱🔥 BEAN COOK-OFF TONIGHT! WHO’S THE BOSS? 🔥🌱
It’s almost time… the beans are soaking, the recipes are ready, and the competition is heating up!

📍 Location: Glyndon School Cafeteria (Door #1 – West Side)
📅 This Thursday
⏰ Doors open at 6:00 PM SHARP

Come hungry and ready to taste—because these 6 contestants are bringing their best bean game:

🥄 Hometown Hope – Hendrum, MN
🥄 Maggie’s Hometown Tavern – Hendrum, MN
🥄 DGF Food Service
🥄 The Bakery Shoppe – Oaks, MN
🥄 Sophie Dumenti – ET Music
🥄 Dempsey’s

👨‍⚖️ Celebrity Judges Panel:

Candace Stock
Tammy Swift
Joe Swedgarden
🎉 Expect great food, fun, and a little friendly rivalry as we crown “Who’s the Boss of the Beans!”

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come support local schools, nonprofits, and businesses.

Free event. Big flavor. Bragging rights on the line."

04/22/2026

Join SCHEELS Home & Hardware and the Northarvest Bean Growers Association on Friday, May 1, for a delicious evening of friendly competition. Sample 25+(!) baked bean recipes and help crown the People’s Choice Best Bean winner.

📍 SCHEELS Home & Hardware
🗓 Friday, May 1 | 5–7 PM

🎟 FREE event: Sample baked beans & vote for your favorite
Bring the whole family for a free, rootin’ tootin’ good time celebrating the flavors of competition BBQ!

04/10/2026

Did you see Noreen Thomas of Doubting Thomas Farms on North Dakota Today? She shared a great recipe for spring - and told us about the upcoming Battle of the Beans competition!

Get ready, set, go— the "Battle of the Beans" Cook-Off is April 23rd! Come support local businesses, schools, taste amaz...
04/09/2026

Get ready, set, go— the "Battle of the Beans" Cook-Off is April 23rd! Come support local businesses, schools, taste amazing dishes, and enjoy a great night out!

There are two ways to be part of the bean cook-off. - One: Be a team, just go to Facebook "Whos the Boss" Cookoff, or Two: Be part of the public! Join us at Eventbrite for free.

This cook-off is sponsored by Northarvest Bean Growers.

NBGA is happy to sponsor once again!
03/16/2026

NBGA is happy to sponsor once again!

🔥 Save the date: May 1st & 2nd 🔥 15th Annual ND BBQ Championship at Scheels Home & Hardware

Friday May 1st
🌭12pm until Sold Out WISHEK Sausage in Fargo: ONE DAY ONLY from Stan's SuperMarket
🫘5pm- 7pm 's Choice: BEST Bean Competition sponsored by Northarvest Bean Growers Association
🏆8pm Awards Ceremony Day 1

Saturday May 2nd
🥩11am- 4pm Grill Fest with your favorite vendors: Recteq Weber Grills Big Green Egg Ooni
🍽️ 2pm until Sold Out- People's Choice Pulled Pork Platter
🏆4pm Awards Ceremony Day 2

Have you read the March 2026 NBGA newsletter yet? It's the single best place to catch up on Northarvest activity and rel...
03/16/2026

Have you read the March 2026 NBGA newsletter yet? It's the single best place to catch up on Northarvest activity and relevant dry bean industry news.

You can read the latest at the link ➡️

Email from Northarvest Bean Growers Association Volume 5 Number 3     March 2026 NBGA Newsletter Vol. 5, #3 Greetings, and welcome to NBGA's March 2026 newsletter! Later this month, we will officiall

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4844 Rocking Horse Circle S, Suite 2
Fargo, ND
58104

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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