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And, pulses Data from the USDA National are Nutrient Database Bold text ≥ 10% DVGLUTEN-FREE! Highlighted boxes ≥ 20% DV (“Excellent Source”) 100 grams, WWRRihchiietcieete BBRRrrooiiccwweenn QQuiuninooaa Lentils Pinto Chickpeas100 gramcos,ockoeodked Beans 1<133000.5 11011.822 1112.2900 116 164 Calories < 02..45 02..38 41.4.9 < 0.5 116 2.6 Calories 22.43 241.4 9.0 < 0.5 8.9 22.81 27 Fat (g) 21.48 127.28 20 7.8 7.6 Fat (g) 161.7452 7.9 22 291 Protein (g) 17.98 1.5 369 7.3 2.9 704.495 3.3 358 48CaPrrobtoehiny(dgr)ates (g) 22.49 0.5 36 2.2 43CarbohyFdibraetres(g()g) <290.5PFoitbaesrs(igu)m (mg) < 02.95 2119.35 Iron (mg)Potassium (mg) Magnesium (mg)Iron (mg) 1.5Magnesium (mg) 13 44 64

USA Pulse Growing Regions by County, 1995 Source: USDA/FSA1995 Dry Pea Lentil Chickpea Dry Bean TotalAcres 221,300 169,000 30,600 2,035,700 2,456,600Prod. (MT) 269,073 100,880 21,455 1,370,589 1,761,997

USA Pulse Growing Regions by County, 2017 Source: USDA/FSA2017 Dry Pea Lentil Chickpea Dry Bean Total(NASS) 1,182,000 1,109,000 603,800 1,507,700 4,402,500Acres 338,247 258,343 1,343,399 2,643,337Prod.(MT) 703,348

TOTAL REACH 2016: 3.44+ BILLIONEarned Media Social Media Ambassadors Influencers Digital Ads 3B 94.6M 109.3M 158.1M 74M >57,500 Pledges >827,300 Website Users >240,000 Facebook Fans

Flexible + Vegetarian = FlexitarianAbout 1/3 of population fits our definition of Flexitarian About ½ of population will eat more plant- based food in 2018 Source: Mattson



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Agriculture Act of 2014 u Promote increased interest and awareness in the number and variety of pulses and pulse-based foods among school-aged children. u Evaluate changes in availability and consumption of pulses and pulse-based foods in school meals. u Evaluate the acceptability of pulses and pulse-based foods among schoolchildren. ­ One out of 3 children are obese or overweight before their 5th birthday.FY19 - $2 million



FAT CELL-NORMAL DIET FAT CELL-PULSE DIET

FY19 - $25 million Research Priorities *Health & Nutrition *Functionality *Production *Sustainability

No SECTION 199AC-Corp Entities? Private vs. Co-op? The Solution: Equality for all.

FUNDING REQUESTIndia Tariffs 80,000 MT 33,000 MT*Dry Peas - 50% (green & yellow)*Lentils – 30%*Chickpeas – 30% U.S. Stocks-on-Hand Dry Peas: 14% higher than average; Lentils: 15% higher than average.India is the U.S. Pulse Industry’s #1 importer of dry peas, and lentils.





New Pulse Products Launched 2005- 2017 includes pet food and beverages1,4001,200 1,150 Dried Peas1,000 Navy Bean 800 600 Chickpea Flour Pea Fibre Pulses Pinto Bean Kidney Bean400 Pea Protein200 Black Bean Chickpea 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Source: Mintel