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Why Kernza^®?
Resources
- Resources for:
- GrowersWhether you are a Kernza® grower, or are interested in becoming one, you will find what you need to participate in the perennial revolution here.
- HandlersThe definitive source for everything between the farm and the plate including transportation, storage, cleaning, milling and more.
- MakersFor everyone turning Kernza® into tasty foods and beverages via consumer packaged goods or restaurant menus.
- ConsumersAre you a curious eater interested in joining the perennial revolution? Find a tasty Kernza® product near you.
- ResearchersA global research collective is improving seed and investigating the ecological and social impacts of Kernza® grain.
- FundersKernza® grain is a new crop in development: learn how it is funded, and how you can make a difference.
- Perennial Percent^™The Perennial Percent™ program allows innovative food and beverage makers to showcase their products by labeling them as made with perennial grain ingredients, like sweet and nutty Kernza.
Network
- The Kernza^® NetworkKernza® development is made possible by a network of brilliant and passionate people and organizations.
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Field Notes

Interview with a Soil Ecologist – Tim Crews

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10.11.2019

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Tim Crews, Director of Research and soil ecologist for The Land Institute talks about his research around the development and maintenance of soil fertility. He has a special interest in nitrogen fixation and has developed KernzaKernza^®-alfalfa intercropping experiments to test how legumes like alfalfa could help share this critical nutrient with other nearby crops. In addition, the biculture plots allow for other experiments like pest and pathogen pressures as well as water resource allocations. Read the interview here.