Organic Dry Bean Discussion Group

December 1, 2015


We will continue our discussion and networking on the potential opportunities and challenges of increased organic dry bean production in New York State. The demand for organic dry beans continues to increase. While there are a number of growers producing organic dry beans in NY it is a very small percentage of the total dry bean production in the state. The interest in this topic is broad based, and includes growers, shippers, processors, brokers, NY Certified Organic, and NOFA-NY.

We will continue to:
- Explore the demand for increased organic dry bean production;
- Discuss the specifics of producing organic dry beans;
- Discuss organic certification of farms and facilities; and
- Brainstorm matching organic dry bean production with cleaning capacity.

There is no charge but please preregister by Tuesday, November 24. Contact Carol MacNeil.