About
Michigan’s dry edible beans
Michigan is known throughout the world as a top producer of dry edible beans for 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 Frankenmuth, Michigan. Frankenmuth is in the heart of the growing area, nearby State of Michigan governmental offices and research institutions such as Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. We all benefit from the efforts of The Michigan Bean Commission. There are more than 1,100 growers and related agri-business associates 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.
Committees for the 2022-2023 year
Executive Committee:
- Chairman – Kevin Noffsinger
- Vice-Chairman – Steve Ewald
- Treasurer – Ted Bauer
Production Research Advisory Board (PRAB)
- Chairman – Steve Ewald
- Greg Ackerman
- Ted Bauer
- Jessica Rader
- Dan Hensler
- Amy Sweeny
- Dan Armbruster
- Scott DeVuyst
- Allen Bischer, Alternate
- Kevin Noffsinger, Alternate
- JJ Metz, Alternate
- Justin Edwards, Alternate
SVREC Advisory Board
- Joe Cramer, Chair
- Allen Bischer
- Ross Voelker
- Clint Stoutenburg (Alternate)
Farm Produce Insurance Authority Board
- Steve Ewald (June 2019 – June 2023)
US Dry Bean Council Representative
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- Greg Ackerman – Delegate
- Clint Stoutenburg- Alternate
Commissioners by District:
District #1
Kevin Noffsinger – CHAIRMAN
3131 Worth Road
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 529-6449
Appointment: 1/1/17
Term expires: 12/31/25
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District #2
Ted Bauer – treasurer
220 North Block Road
Reese, MI 48757
989-737-3596
Appointment: 1/1/21
Term expires: 12/31/23
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District #3
Greg Ackerman
5486 Dixon Road
Vassar, Michigan 48768
(989) 529-6667
Appointment: 1/1/13
Term Expires: 12/31/24
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District #4
Clinton Stoutenburg
80 North Stoutenburg Road
Sandusky, Michigan 48471
(810) 648-3253
Appointment: 1/1/09
Term Expires: 12/31/24
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District #5
Allen Bischer
5072 Finkel Road
Minden City, Michigan 48456
(989) 553-0144
Appointment: 1/1/19
Term Expires: 12/31/24
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District #6
CHASE Voelker
934 South Caseville Road
Pigeon, Michigan 48755
989-550-2673
Appointment: 1/1/23
Term Expires: 12/31/25
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District #7
Jessica Rader
8537 Gravel Ridge Road
Lakeview, MI 48850
989-529-1580
Appointment: 1/1/20
Term Expires: 12/31/25
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Steve Ewald – VICE CHAIR
393 West Dickerson Road
Unionville, Michigan 48767
989-550-8670
Appointment: 4/1/18
Term Expires: 12/31/23
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shipper representative
Neil French
2455 Vassar Road
Reese, Michigan 48757
989-450-2993
Appointment: 1/1/13
Term Expires: 12/31/24
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MDARD Representative
Heather Throne
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, MI 48909
517-284-5736
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MSU Dry bean specialist
Scott Bales
3775 South Reese Road
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
989-262-8550
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Executive director
Joe Cramer
516 South Main St., Suite D
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
(989) 262-8550
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Meeting minutes
