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- 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.
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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.
  - View the Directory
- About Us
Field Notes
Education
Donate

Field Notes

Kernza Production & Marketing Webinar Series

Kernza® at work

01.17.2024

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A webinar series on Kernza® production and marketing begins this week and continues through early March, with several of the crop’s leading experts present to speak on Kernza production in the Upper Midwest (MN, WI, IA, SD, ND), although the content of these webinars will be relevant to growers across the US. See the schedule below for details of the webinar series and links to register for each individual session on Zoom.

Intro to Kernza – Breeding and Licensing

Jan 17, 2024 1 – 2 PM CST

Speakers : Lee DeHaan (The Land Institute), Prabin Bajgain (UMN), Colin Cureton (UMN Forever Green)

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Kernza Planting and Management

Jan 24, 2024 1 – 2 PM CST

Speakers : Jake Jungers (UMN)

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Kernza Harvesting

Feb 7, 2024 1 – 2 PM CST

Speakers : Carmen Fernholz (A-Frame Farm), Kurt Kimber (Kimber Contours)

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Kernza Marketing

Feb 21, 2024 1 – 2 PM CST

Speakers : Alex Heilman (Mad Ag), Hana Fancher (The Land Institute), Nicole Tautges (Michael Fields Institute)

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Kernza as Forage

Mar 6, 2024 1 – 2 PM CST

Speakers : Stan VanderKooi

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