Kidney Beans from the Field to You!
Minnesota farmers grow a lot of kidney beans. They grow more kidney beans than any other state! Where do kidney beans come from?
1. Growing
In the spring, farmers plant kidney bean seeds. Over the summer, the seeds grow into plants with green pods. New beans grow inside these pods. In the fall, the pods turn brown. That means the beans are ready to harvest.
2. Harvesting
A big machine called a combine cuts the plants. The machine shakes the pods and takes out the beans.
3. Transportation
Trucks take the kidney beans from the farm to the processor.
4. Cleaning
At the processor, the kidney beans are dried and cleaned. This makes the beans safe to eat.
5. Beans in the Store
Your family can buy kidney beans at stores. Some beans are sold in bags. Some beans are cooked and put in cans.
6. At Home
Kidney beans are used to make chili, soup and salad.
Which comes first?
Farmer Chad and his family
Farmer Feature: Meet Farmer Chad!
Farmer Chad Huebsch and his family grow kidney beans near New York Mills, Minnesota.
Chad says, “We love growing kidney beans because they are really good for people and the earth. Beans help make our soil strong so we can keep growing healthy food!”
