Article by Sylvia Bachmann, photos by Dodd Demas Paul Novotny, 51, farms nears Chatfield, Minn., pursuing a career he hadn’t even considered until about 15 years ago. While his grandfather came from a farm, Paul’s family was in the trucking business, and he also kept busy as a City Council member. But in 2006, an … Continue reading Meet Paul Novotny, Continuous Living Cover farmer, steward & community leader

University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Ag and Natural Resources reports on the new Cascadian Farm Kernza® Flakes with Honey Oat Clusters Cereal that benefits the environment with every spoonful.

Greenmatters explores Kernza – it isn’t just a fad food or a scientific anomaly, it’s a food product that has the potential to change agriculture forever.

News outlet Newsy explores Kernza® and talks to plant breeder Lee DeHaan. WATCH VIDEO

Sustainable Baker host Caroline Saunders investigates, talking with Dr. Tessa Peters of The Land Institute. And she shares a recipe for perennial-grown Kernza bread.

Scientists hope this new kind of perennial grain Kernza offers a taste of what environmentally friendly farming could look like. Read the interactive article here by The Washington Post. Or click here for a pdf version.

Whole Foods Market included Kernza in their top 10 food trends for 2022, saying “grocery grains are refocusing on the environment in 2022. We’re talking grains grown via agriculture practices and farming processes that help address soil health. Kernza® — a perennial grain developed by The Land Institute with a sweet, nutty flavor and long … Continue reading Grains That Give Back – Kernza Makes Whole Foods Top 10 Food Trends for 2022

Sustainability outlet Treehugger reports on the new cereal from Cascadian Farm made with “Climate Smart” Kernza® perennial grain, that’s available at Whole Foods Markets.

Summer of 2021 the USDA solicited comments on advancing racial justice and equity within their programs. Kernza®CAP authored a comment (signed by four other CAPs across the country) on how CAP application process can support projects that will meaningfully support racial equity. You can read our comment here.

Patagonia Provisions, in partnership with Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) in Portland, OR, has just released Patagonia Provisions Long Root IPA, a traditional West Coast style IPA made with organic ingredients and Kernza® perennial grain. Looking for solutions to repair our food systems, this third release in Patagonia Provisions’ lineup of beers represents another step towards … Continue reading Patagonia Provisions and Hopworks Partner on Kernza® Long Root IPA Beer