Discussion and networking will continue on the potential opportunities and challenges of increased organic dry bean production in New York State. The demand for organic dry beans continues to increase. While there are a number of growers producing organic dry beans in NY it is a very small percentage of the total dry bean production in the state.  The interest in this topic is broad based, and includes growers, shippers, processors, brokers, NY Certified Organic, and NOFA-NY. Topics covered will include: the exploration of the demand for increased organic dry bean production, the discussion of the specifics of producing organic dry beans, the discussion of organic certification of farms and facilities, and brainstorming matching organic dry bean production with cleaning capacity.

All those interested in organic dry bean production and marketing are invited to join the discussion at Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County. There is no charge but please preregister by Tuesday, November 24.  Contact Carol MacNeil at crm6@cornell.edu or 585-313-8796.