Memberships

The CDBC promotes the Colorado bean industry by being members of and sponsoring the following groups:

Colorado Chef's Association / American Culinary Federation

We are a member of and sponsor of the association. They promote beans by teaching programs for chefs, offering unique bean dishes at their monthly meetings and developing new recipes.

Colorado Restaurant Association

We are a member of and sponsor of the association. They promote beans though advertising, chef training and serving unique bean dishes at their events.

United States Dry Bean Council

We are members of the council. They promote beans through facilitating bean exports and national marketing campaigns.

Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association

We are a member of and sponsor of the association.

Eco-Cuisine

We have partnered with Chef Ron Pickarski to show culinary professionals how to cook beans and prepare bean dishes for the center of the plate.

American Natural Foods

Formed by Chef Ron Pickarski, their mission is to promote plant based foods.