Pulse growers association sponsoring, featured at Montana Grain Growers Convention

Press release

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Northern Pulse Growers Association is set to be a major sponsor, and featured commodity with canola, at the Montana Grain Growers Association Convention this Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 in Great Falls, Montana.

In addition to pulses and canola being featured on the agenda, the association along with the Pacific Northwest Canola Association will host a “Meet and Greet” featuring Shaun Haney from RealAgriculture Nov. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The free event will allow attendees to ask questions and be part of a live taping of RealAg Radio for SiriusXM radio. The meet and greet will also feature foods made with pulse and canola ingredients and swag bags for the first 30 attendees in the door.

“While this won’t be the stand alone ‘Montana Pulse Day’ event that everyone is used to, we’re excited for this opportunity to work with the MGGA and PNW Canola Association to put together a solid agenda that will cover pulses, cereals, and canola,” said Shannon Berndt, executive director for the Northern Pulse Growers Association. “This will be a fantastic opportunity for producers to learn about diversifying their cropping operations and will also provide ample time to network with a variety of industry professionals.”

The Northern Pulse Growers Association is a membership-based organization that represents pulse farmers in Montana and North Dakota. Together, these two states make up 80 percent to 85 percent of all dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils grown in the United States. Pulses make a great addition to crop rotations due to their low water use, low input costs, and their ability to fixate nitrogen back into the soil.

Registration is open for the MGGA Annual Convention and can be found on the MGGA website at http://www.mgga.org .