| Formal Name: | Nebraska Dry Bean Commission |
| Contact Person: | Lynn Reuter |
| Purpose: | The Neb. Dry Bean Commission was established in 1987. The Commission administers the check-off on dry beans at the first point of sale and invests those funds in foreign and domestic marketing, research, education, promotion and communication. |
| How Many Affectable: | 1,500 producers and processing companies |
| How Many Served: | 2,500 producers, processors and landlords |
| Year Created: | 1987 |
| Year Active: | 1987 |
| Sunset Date: | none |
| Authorization Citation: | 81 |
| Parent Agency: | Contracted with NE Dept of Ag for auditing, fee collection and accounting |
| Number Of Members: | 9 members; 6 grower representatives 3 processor representatives |
| Who Appoints: | Governor appoints 7, 2 At-large Growers appointed by Commission |
| Legislative Approval: | No legislative approval |
| Qualifications Of Members: | 1 grower representative for each district, 3 processor representatives and 2 At-Large grower representativesEx-Officio is the Director of the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Scottsbluff, NE |
| Per Diem: | NO |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | 3 year terms may serve up to 3 terms, terms overlap |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 5 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 5 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 5 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 5 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 5 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 5 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Separate |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $40,736.41 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $42,5569.39 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $44,773.08 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | Yes |
| Since July 1, 2012: | Since 2012, the NDBC has been committed to helping the state's dry bean industry advance through programs of international and domestic marketing, research and consumer education. The NDBC looks for opportunities to increase the consumption of dry edible beans, educate consumers about the health benefits of incorporating dry beans into their diets and continues to fund research aligned with the goals of the Commission. |