Freeland Bean and Grain Inc. recognized as Michigan’s 2026 Agriculture Exporter of the Year

  • MDARD Director Tim Boring presents the 2026 Ag Exporter of the Year Award to Freeland Bean & Grain Marketing Manager Roger Hupfer at a ceremony in Freeland, MI on Aug. 12, 2026.
    MDARD Director Tim Boring presents the 2026 Ag Exporter of the Year Award to Freeland Bean & Grain Marketing Manager Roger Hupfer at a ceremony in Freeland, MI on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • Freeland Bean & Grain’s facility in Freeland, MI.
    Freeland Bean & Grain’s facility in Freeland, MI.

    FREELAND

    Director Tim Boring of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) presented the 2026 Agriculture Exporter of the Year Award to Freeland Bean and Grain Inc. at a ceremony held at the company’s facility in Freeland.

    “Freeland Bean and Grain Inc. is Michigan’s Agriculture Exporter of the Year thanks to their team’s commitment to opening new markets for Michigan produc…