Northarvest Bean Growers Association 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," to educate consumers and promote healthy diets to including beans.