Mission Statement:
The mission of the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission is to develop, carry out, and participate in programs of research, education, market development, and promotion aimed at enhancing the profit potential and economic well-being of dry bean producers and processors in Nebraska.
Who we are:
The Nebraska Dry Bean Commission is a grassroots, producer and processor financed agency. Since 1987, the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission has been administering a check-off on dry beans collected by the First Purchasers on dry beans produced in the State of Nebraska.
The Nebraska Dry Bean Commission is comprised of nine members; two who shall be selected by the Commission and seven who shall be appointed by the Governor. Overall, the Commission is made up of six growers and three dry bean processor representatives.
Processor Representatives
Chris Kelley
Kelley Bean Company
(308) 635-6438
Courtney Schuler
Trinidad Benham Corporation
(308) 586-1010
Dave Weber
New Alliance Bean
(308) 762-8014
Grower Representatives
David Howell – District 1
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 762-8852
Justin Relka – District 2
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308)641-8051
District 3
Vacant
District 4
Vacant
Jeff Jenkins – At-Large District 1 & 2
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 641-3457
At-Large District 3 & 4
Vacant
Ex-Officio
Dr. Mitchell Stephenson, Interium Director
University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center
Scottsbluff, NE
(308) 632-1254
Office
Lynn Reuter
4502 Ave I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-1258
