| Formal Name: | Nebraska Dry Bean Commission |
| Contact Person: | Lynn Reuter |
| Purpose: | The Nebraska Dry Bean Commission invests check-off funds in programs of promotion to expand markets on a domestic and international basis, consumer education and research to address the needs of dry bean producers and processing companies in the State of Nebraska. |
| How Many Affectable: | Domestic and international consumers across the globe |
| How Many Served: | All dry bean producers and processing companies in Nebraska |
| Year Created: | 1987 |
| Year Active: | 1987 |
| Sunset Date: | none |
| Authorization Citation: | Dry Bean Resources Act section 2-3735 to 2-3765 |
| Parent Agency: | blank |
| Number Of Members: | 9 |
| Who Appoints: | 7 appointed by Governor 2 At-Large appointed by Board |
| Legislative Approval: | no |
| Qualifications Of Members: | 1) A citizen of Nebraska2) At least 21 years of age3) have actually been engaged in growing dry beans in the state for at least 3 years4) Derive a substantial portion of their income from growing dry beans. |
| Per Diem: | none |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Actual approved expenses reimbursed |
| Term Length: | 3 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 17-18: | Meet at least once every three months and at such other times as called by the chairperson or by any three members of the Commission |
| Held FY 17-18: | 5 |
| Required FY 18-19: | 5 |
| Held FY 18-19: | 5 |
| Required FY 19-20: | 5 |
| Held FY 19-20: | 5 |
| Support Staff: | 1 |
| Shared or Separate: | Separate |
| FY 17-18 Budget: | $576,532 |
| FY 18-19 Budget: | $648,224 |
| FY 19-20 Budget: | $656,145 |
| Other Funding Sources: | blank |
| Spending Authority: | FY 19-20 $649,770 FY 20-21 $651,352 |
| Since July 1, 2016: | 2016-2019 hosted, in conjunction with US Dry Bean Council, international reverse trade missions of international dry bean buyers. 2018-2019, worked with Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to sponsor culinary workshop for Nebraska School Food Service Managers, ProStart and Consumer Science instructors to demonstrate easy, versatile recipe developed to show case dry beans. |