Grown on small family farms, in the high desert of Southwest Colorado. Dove Creek, Colorado is known as the Pinto Bean Capital. These beans are Non-GMO, grown from seed beans saved from each years harvest and are famous for their bright, vibrant color and delicious flavor. They are high in protein and fiber, low in fat, rich in antioxidants and iron. Beans are cheap, tasty, healthy, and store beautifully, you can use dried beans for up to a year or more, so it's worth your time, and will help your budget, to learn how to store them properly. Follow these tips to store dried beans in your pantry successfully. The process is easy. * Careful processing and procedures, high standards of quality control and the most modern equipment available are used in the cleaning, processing and packaging of this product. However, beans are a natural product of the earth. We suggest that you examine the contents carefully, sort out any foreign items such as small pebbles and plant stems, but do not wash the beans at this time. Transfer your dried beans to a food-safe storage container with a tight sealing lid. Place the container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. For best results, use your beans within a year. They will still be safe to eat after a year, but they will dry out more over time and just take longer to soak and cook. If your beans are more than a year old, don't be too quick to toss them. Some studies have found dried beans can be stored for many years. Sort and Rinse thoroughly with clean water before cooking to assure maximum Wholesomeness.