Northarvest Bean Growers Association


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	World-Class Beans from the Heartland of America Created in 1976 as a cooperative effort between dry bean growers in North Dakota and Minnesota, Northarvest Bean Growers Association (NBGA) provides a full range of services and funding to help producers and shippers supply the world with dry beans. NBGA: Helps fund export marketing initiatives, advertising, trade shows, public relations, and communications Funds research to improve the quantity, variety, and quality of dry beans grown in the region In 1960, the number of farmers raising dry beans in the Northarvest region could be counted in single digits. Today, we’re a leading producer and shipper of dry beans with thousands of farmers. Grown with pride and handled with care North Dakota and Minnesota leads the U.S. in production of pinto, navy, dark red kidney and pink bean. Other classes include black, light red kidney, small red, great northern, cranberry Other classes grown as markets demand Our rich soils are perfect for dry beans Growing season features long, warm summer days and temperate nights to maximize quality and quantity Produced by expert farmers Innovative, progressive, and dependable Rapid adopters of new technology Efficient producers of beans for large supply Processed, handled and shipped to the highest standards Modern facilities, located throughout the region, are close to fields The latest equipment and technology quickly, efficiently cleans, sorts and sizes dry beans to obtain color, size and quality to match customer specifications Most Northarvest shippers focus solely on dry beans Regional or federal grade standards ensure that Northarvest dry beans meet demanding quality concerns of end users Totally Committed to the Business of Dry Beans For more information or to talk to one of our representatives, please contact Northarvest.

Class & Usage of Dry Beans From Northarvest Country

DARK RED KIDNEY: Cooked whole, used in the classic three-bean salad, chili and many bean casserole and soup mixtures. Dark Red Kidneys are popular worldwide. They add a splash of color and texture to any dish.

CRANBERRY: This member of the white bean family is mainly exported to Italy. Cranberry beans are excellent in Italian dishes and serve as the main ingredient in Cranberry Bean Succotash -- a popular New England area recipe.

PINK: Pink beans supplement the supply of edible beans used in in canned chili and other products. Most commonly dry bagged, Pink beans are delicious when served barbecue style or cooked with spicy seasonings.

BLACK: The Black bean is a staple in such delicacies as Black Bean Soup and the Brazilian national dish Feijoada. The earthy flavor and dark color of black beans make them a favorite, simple vegetable side or main dish, and salad or salsa.

LIGHT RED KIDNEY: A lighter, tender-skinned version of the Dark Red Kidney. Featured in creole recipes for red beans and rice, Light Reds star in chili, salad, sop and refried beans.

NAVY: This versatile white bean is commonly used in canned baked beans and in dry bagged form for boiling and baking. Navy beans are perfect in soups and baked bean dishes.

PINTO: Used in the U.S. and exported to markets around the world, these medium-sized beige and brown beans are usually dry bagged or canned. They make excellent refried beans, bean paste, chili and other Mexican dishes. They are excellent in baked bean recipes and casseroles.

SMALL RED: A small version of the Dark Red Kidney, Small Reds are canned or dry bagged. They are interchangeable with kidney beans in any recipe.

GREAT NORTHERN: Great Northerns go well in baked bean recipes and casseroles. Their delicate flavor also makes them a good choice for salads.

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	Northarvest Bean Growers Association \| 50072 East Lake Seven Road \| Frazee, MN 56544 Ph: 218-334-6351 \| Fax: 218-334-6360 \| Email: nhbean@loretel.net

World-Class Beans from the Heartland of America

Grown with pride and handled with care

Produced by expert farmers

Processed, handled and shipped to the highest standards

Totally Committed to the Business of Dry Beans