Overview

Michigan is known throughout the world as a top producer of dry edible beans for a very good reason. Michigan works hard to grow and market world-class beans that reflect the place from which they came and the passionate commitment of the people involved.
The Michigan Bean Commission is headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan.  Frankenmuth is in the heart of the growing area, nearby State of Michigan governmental offices, Michigan Farm Bureau, and research institutions such as Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.

We all benefit from the efforts of The Michigan Bean Commission. There are more than 2,300 growers and related agri-business associates registered with the Michigan Bean Commission who are dedicated to bringing consumers the highest quality dry beans. Michigan's growers have a long history of production and are recognized worldwide as industry leaders.

Committees for the 2012/2013 year set:

Executive Committee:

 

  • Chair - Ross Voelker
  • Vice Chair - Clint Stoutenburg
  • Treasurer - John Krick

 

 

Saginaw Valley Research and Education Center (SVREC) Advisory Committee:

 

  1. Jack Frank, Michigan Bean Commission
  2. Ross Voelker, Michigan Bean Commission
  3. Jim Howe, Michigan Bean Shippers

 

                          

Michigan Dry Edible Bean Production Research Advisory Board (PRAB):

 

  1. John Densmore,      Michigan Bean Commission  
  2. Clint Stoutenburg,  Michigan Bean Commission
  3. John Krick,               Michigan Bean Commission
  4. Greg Ackerman,      Michigan Bean Commission               
  5. Allen Bischer,         Michigan Bean Commission, Alternate
  6. Ross Voelker,          Michigan Bean Commission, Alternate
  7. Keith Martus,          Michigan Bean Shippers
  8. John Cnudde,          Michigan Bean Shippers
  9. Dan Armbruster,     Michigan Bean Shippers
  10. Dan Hensler,            Michigan Bean Shippers, Chair
  11. Keith Paige,              Michigan Bean Shippers, Alternate
  12. Jim Howe,                 Michigan Bean Shippers, Alternate 

                        

 United States Dry Bean Council (USDBC):

 

  • Delegate - Ross Voelker
  • Alternate - Clint Stoutenburg                

 

 

Saginaw Valley Research and Education Center Fund Raising Committee 

 

  • Jack Frank
  • Joe Cramer

 

 



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