The Kernza Annual Monitoring Program (AMP) is the first comprehensive grain testing and monitoring program offered by The Land Institute. The program is designed to: measure and report on environmental and nutritional data on a lot-by-lot basis, inform a voluntary grain marketing dashboard, develop a non-standard grain dockage and grading guidelines Learn more about the … Continue reading Annual Monitoring Program: Free long-term annual grain testing for Kernza® growers
Farmers and water conservation district staff in the city of Adrian, Minnesota, are planting Kernza®, native perennials, and cover crops near drinking water wells to reduce elevated nitrate levels in groundwater caused by fertilizer use for row crops. To address this public health issue and comply with the Safe Drinking Water Standard, Adrien Public Utilities, … Continue reading Adrian, MN Protects Drinking Water With Kernza and Native Perennials
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative and partners Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) are hosting a Kernza® beer release party in Minneapolis, MN, on October 17th to celebrate FMR’s work in environmental conservation. The Plum Kernza Wheat Ale, named “Deep Roots, Clean Waters,” is a nod to the perennial grain’s ability to reduce fertilizer runoff and … Continue reading Kernza® Beer Release Party: Broken Clock Brewing and Friends of the Misssissippi River
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tammy Kimbler, Chief Communications Officer, The Land Institute, kimbler@landinstitute.org, +1-612-991-4747 The Land Institute Launches Perennial Percent™ Label to Increase Perennial Grain Adoption Salina, Kansas – October 7, 2024 – The Land Institute today announced the launch of the Perennial Percent™ label. This innovative initiative encourages food and beverage companies to incorporate small percentages of perennial … Continue reading The Land Institute Launches Perennial Percent™ Label to Increase Perennial Grain Adoption
A new article in NPR’s St. Louis Public Radio KWMU 1 discusses how consumer demand for Kernza® products can help spur a sustainable agriculture future where perennial grains deliver substantial benefits to people and the planet. This story follows a collaborative Kernza beer event held by Blue Jay Brewing, Millpond Brewing, Side Project Brewing, Switchgrass … Continue reading “Kernza could make agriculture more sustainable. It just needs a market to take off”
Brewers around the country are helping change agriculture by utilizing perennial grains like Kernza® in new beers that promote healthy soil, clean water, and climate resilience. With increased adoption of perennial grains by food and beverage makers and investments in perennial agriculture research and supply chain development, we can develop more robust markets to realize … Continue reading Kernza® perennial grain finds momentum in craft brewing industry
In a two-month series bringing attention to sustainability-focused businesses across the state of Minnesota, Michelle Sharp, Founder of Meet the Minnesota Makers, spotlighted several members of the Kernza® perennial grain community. Stories from this series cover this network’s work in food innovation, local sourcing, environmental stewardship, and more. Read the stories below to learn more … Continue reading Meet the Minnesota Makers Series Places Spotlight on State’s Kernza Community
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