Michigan Bean Commission

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 St. Johns. St. Johns is just south 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. The primary objectives of the Commission are research and promotion. We all benefit from the efforts of The Michigan Bean Commission. There are more than 2500 growers 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

Home page and meeting information

Contact information

Joe Cramer

Executive Director

Department

The Michigan Bean Commission

Phone

(989) 262-8550

Current members

Kevin Noffsinger

Pinconning

Member

Term ends 12/31/2025

Seat represented

District 1

Jessica Rader

Lakeview

Member

Term ends 12/31/2025

Seat represented

District 7

Chase Voelker

Pigeon

Member

Term ends 12/31/2025

Seat represented

District 6

Greg Ackerman

Vassar

Member

Term ends 12/31/2024

Seat represented

District 3 growers

Neil French

MUNGER

Member

Term ends 12/31/2027

Seat represented

Processors, shippers, and handlers

Clinton Stoutenburg

Sandusky

Member

Term ends 12/31/2024

Seat represented

District 4 growers

Stephen Ewald

Unionville

Member

Term ends 12/31/2026

Seat represented

District 2 growers

Ted Bauer

Reese

Member

Term ends 12/31/2026

Seat represented

Growers at large

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