Â鶹´«Ã½

Late Biology Professor Hobb’s Bean Legacy Continues to Grow

Clinton H. HobbsThe Record Courier recently highlighted the legacy of Hobb's Goose Beans, heirloom beans named after the late Â鶹´«Ã½ biology professor Clinton Hobbs who died in 2009.

Hobbs developed a dedicated following in Portage County from the beans, and now the beans are now grown and coveted by a few passionate gardeners and passed from friend to friend.

The fact the beans are still growing in the area came as a surprise to Hobbs’ daughter Melissa Hobbs, who now lives in California.

To read the story behind Hobb’s bean legacy at Kent State and in Portage County, visit .

Photo: Clinton Hobbs. Passed away in 2009. Worked for Â鶹´«Ã½ from 1945 to 1980.
POSTED: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 11:04 AM
Updated: Friday, December 9, 2022 07:17 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Francesca Barrett