Save the date for a food-grade grains field day June 19

Christine Charles<charl122@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension -

Highlighting the steps from the field to mug, spoon and jug!

Rows of tan barley.
Barley variety trial in field. Photo by Brook Wilke, MSU.

Are you interested in growing, processing, marketing or using food grade grains in the Upper Midwest? If so, join Michigan State University Extension for a collaborative conversation and field tour of food-grade grains on June 19 at the Michigan State University (MSU) Kellogg Biological Station, 9693 N 40th St., Hickory Corners, MI, 49060. The field day will begin at 9 a.m. with the field tour occurring from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and ending with a free lunch.

There are multiple factors and players in the supply chain of growing and processing food-grade grains. We are excited to bring together participants from across these markets while highlighting multiple crops and research trials. During this field day, presenters and attendees will discuss the agronomic, processing and end user quality needs and considerations of various grains. The event will specifically highlight wheat, canola, buckwheat, rye, barley and oats but experiences around growing or using other small grains are welcome.

Email Brook Wilke at wilkebro@msu.edu or Christine Charles at charl122@msu.edu for more information or accessibility needs. This event has been approved for three certified crop advisor continuing education credits for crop management. The event is free, but registration is strongly encouraged.

Register for Food-Grade Grains Field Day

 

This event is co-hosted by Michigan Agriculture Advancement, Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research program and MSU Extension with funding support provided by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education and Star of the West Milling Co. through a climate grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.

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