U.S. Dry Bean Council

I was really impressed by the U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director's presentation at Bean Day 2012.  Ms. Jeane Wharton gave a presentation on the "U.S. Beans in the International Scene" and reported on their activities within the council.  It is so inspiring to see the advocacy for beans.  Watch for the bottom logo on your beans!  Also, for more excellent resources, check out their website at:  http://www.usdrybeans.com/.

Logos from U.S. Dry Bean Council

Tip of the Day:  Enjoy the Ride.

Scholarship Opportunity

We jut got some information from the Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation that we would like to pass along.  This is a 2012-2013 Scholarship Program in honor of Dr. Michael S. Turner.  Eligibility:  "Scholarships will be awarded to sons/daughters of a parent/legal guardian who has been an active member, director, or employee for at least the prior three years of a cooperative which has been a member in good standing of the Council for the past five years.  Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability."  Please check it out!  This is a great opportunity for students entering University of Nebraska-Lincoln or Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis.  Also, for current students at Chadron State.


Please see http://www.nebr.coop/1213app%20form%20and%20coop%20promo.pdf for the print out of the flyer or http://www.nebr.coop/ to find an electronic version of the application or call (402) 475.6555.   Applications must be completed by April 15th, 2012 for further consideration.

Tip of the Day:  Each day is a special occasion so get out the china, burn the candles, and enjoy life.  Today is Special.

Representation!

I would like to congratulate Courtney Schuler for being elected to the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission on behalf of Stateline Bean Producers Cooperative.  She will take Mr. Don Orr's position as a processor on the board.      http://nebraskadrybean.com/bean-info/

Also, I would like to send a shout out to our representation on the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association board.  It is great to see alot of familiar names on the board of an organization striving to support our bean industry.      http://beangrower.com/

Tip of the Day:  Dream while you are awake!

Pinto Bean Pie

So....I just realized that I did not share the wonderful "Pinto Bean Pie" recipe from our Annual Meeting.  I would like to send a quick thank Jamie Meisner for making these pies at our meeting and also for providing us with this excellent recipe.  Enjoy!  It's totally worth it!  

http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2009/03/pinto-bean-pie-sweet-not-savory.html

P.S.  I have even used mixed Pintos and Great Northerns....all = DELICIOUS!

Tip of the Day:  The BEST is YET to come!

Bean Day 2012

Bean Day 2012 was a huge success!  Congratulations.  Great fellowship with fellow processors and growers.

Tip of the Day:  Communication and Respect can go a LONG way.

Perspective

Living in the west is so different from where I grew up in the midwest.  I am thankful for my experiences here which have opened my eyes to numerous new ways of life outside of what I am familiar with.  Last night, as I was driving back to Nebraska from Colorado, I pulled over to the side of the road just north of Kimball to watch the beautiful sun set behind the windmills.  At first glance, the moon was really big and beautiful too and it got smaller as I continued driving towards home.

Tip of the Day:  When you wake up say, "Today, my purpose is...."

Before the Sunrises....

I got here a little early the past few mornings so the guys could use my truck to load those boxcars sitting out back.  My truck allows them to pull the goose-neck efficiently.  They start loading before sunrise....which is the best part of the day, in my opinion!

60* and Sunny

~Beautiful day here!  January 5th and it's 60* and SuNNy!  Life is GOOD!~

Day in the Life

Busy day at the office!  Lots of great visits with growers.  Stop by to book your seed for next year!

Live Simply.

Happy New Year!

What a great way to start off the New Year!  Lots of warm weather this week!  I'll take it after that crazy blizzard on Saturday!  I'm so glad that I was inside....I hope everyone was off the roads at that time!  Here is a little post card to welcome in our WONDERFUL new year!