Available for Nebraska 1st and 2nd grade teachers to help educate Nebraska students about Nebraska grown dry edible beans.

If you are interested in receiving either Benjamin Bean Book, please e-mail our office at: office@nebraskadrybean.com or fax request to 308-632-1371.

The "New" Pork and Bean Recipe Challenge

Today's pork is leaner than ever and dry beans are an excellent low-fat  source of fiber and protein. Together, pork and beans share a winning combination of great flavor and powerful nutrition.

Help us add a new twist to an old favorite by summiting a recipe.

Requirements: Recipe must use either boneless pork loin or tenderloin and any dry edible bean may be utilized, canned or dry-packaged.

Grand prize: $1,000; Runner-up: $500; 2nd place: $250

Recipe submission deadline: July 15, 2008

Please submit typed recipes by mail only to:

Link to Panhandle Research and Extension Center