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Michigan Bean Commission urges lawmakers to help ease logistics, expand institutional use of dry beans
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Joe Kramer, executive director of the Michigan Bean Commission, told the Excelsior Committee the state grows about 250,000 acres of dry beans, led by black beans, and asked lawmakers to consider policies to ease logistics, boost processing capacity and expand institutional procurement.
Joe Kramer, executive director of the Michigan Bean Commission, told the Excelsior Committee that Michigan's dry-bean industry spans roughly 1,100 growers and about 250,000 acres, with black beans comprising nearly two-thirds of that acreage.
"I'm the executive director of the Michigan Bean Commission. On behalf of Michigan's more than 1,100 dry bean farmers, thank you for the opportunity to spotlight our industry this morning," Kramer said. He defined dry beans as edible beans other than soybeans and said Michigan grows at least eight classes, including black, navy, small red, kidney and pinto beans.
Kramer outlined the commission's mission, established by Public Act 114 of 1965, to fund agronomic research and promotion that improve grower incomes. He said Michigan leads…
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