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maine grain alliance we provide opportunities to learn and share how best to grow grains and bake breads using local nutritious and sustainably grown ingredients using a combination of traditional and innovative techniques our story our story board of directors staff in the news kneading conference workshops monthly grain education workshops organic grain and seed summit bread fair seed summit fair video library video library login seed grants technical assistance grants emergency relief fund grain education events workshops organic grain and seed summit the kneading conference grain to glass freeport maine craft pizza kids education baking tips recipes educational instructional videos bright spots directory members membership our sponsors sponsorship benefits business member profiles donate pizza select page supporting the grain community since 2007 learn more about the kneading conference july 22 24 2026 upcoming events register webinar direct to consumer grain flour sales date may 19 12pm location virtual via zoom price free there is a growing community of home bakers home millers and home brewers around the usa looking for grain and not finding you partnering with successful ecommerce baking milling and brewing brands can be an easy quick and cheap way to reach new customers join erik fabian ceo co founder of sourhouse for a discussion on partnering with e commerce brands to reach new audiences for grain and flour we will discuss co marketing and dropshipping strategies and examples for reaching regional and national customers using newsletters social media and ecommerce tools like shopify this session is for anyone selling grain or flour directly to consumers who are looking to reach their first or more customers this event is made possible with support from the usda transition to organic partnership program about the presenter erik fabian is a homebaker dad and the ceo co founder of sourhouse based in asheville north carolina sourhouse makes award winning tools that simplify sourdough baking and inspire people to make more bread he speaks with authors of sourdough cookbooks on his podcast bake this book register for the general session sign up for one on one time grain expert office hours with deborah neher date may 21 2026 location virtual via zoom with individual or small group consultation to follow price free as part of mga s ongoing efforts to support organic transitioning grain growers we are now hosting office hour sessions with experts on all sides of the regional grain economy this event is made possible with support from the usda transition to organic partnership program about the presenter deborah deb neher is a soil ecologist and professor emerita at university of vermont she gained formal education in plant pathology plant population ecology and environmental science her experience as a researcher educator and graduate student mentor spans 35 years throughout her career deb s research focused on developing biological indicators for soil health she has published 114 peer reviewed articles and 27 book chapters on topics of biological indicators of soil health ecotoxicology and biotechnology risk assessment climate change and soil biological crusts plant pathology and sustainable agriculture her research has been featured in over 40 popular press articles podcasts and youtube videos web page https www uvm edu cals ale profile deborah neher where you can find links to google scholar and comprehensive list of publications register facility tour heiwa tofu date may 29 2026 11 00 am location heiwa tofu 201 west street rockport me 04856 price free this event is part of mga s ongoing efforts to provide organic grain and soybean growers with firsthand exposure to how their crops are cleaned processed marketed and transformed into finished products this event is made possible with support from the usda transition to organic partnership program register field day integrating organic grains on a vegetable farm with seth kroeck date may 30 2026 11 00 am location crystal spring farm 277 pleasant hill road brunswick me 04011 price free join seth kroeck for a hands on field day at crystal spring farm exploring small scale grain production on a vegetable farm seth will walk attendees through his organic grain operation sharing the successes the lessons learned and how it all integrates with the rest of the farm a practical on the ground look for established and aspiring grain growers alike this event is made possible with support from the usda transition to organic partnership program register grow your own nitrogen with rye date june 3 12pm location virtual via zoom with individual or small group consultation to follow price free ditch the synthetic nitrogen farmer educator sandy syburg will show you how rye can do the work for you drawing on decades of advising farms and gardens across the midwest and beyond sandy will explore the unique impacts of this grain on soil structure and fertility as well as his work with the rye revival project which supports ecological rye production and promotes rye s role in human health animal agriculture and culture this event is made possible with support from the usda transition to organic partnership program register corn workshop with scratch baking co date mon jun 8 2026 9 00 am 3 00 pm location scratch bread kitchen 207 broadway south portland me me 04106 price 200 the crop we call corn is the only grain native to north america and cultivated by native americans our original corn farmers corn was such an important form of sustenance the grain was revered and celebrated ceremoniously ritualistically and agriculturally we will use sweet corn and flint corn in bread flatbread cookies and other fun ways that highlight the melding of cultures and history that is north america lunch is included register for the general session sign up for one on one time webinar marketing that actually works with mallory seargeant date june 18 12pm location virtual via zoom with individual or small group consultation to follow price free as part of mga s ongoing efforts to support organic transitioning grain growers we are now hosting office hour sessions with experts on all sides of the regional grain economy in this session we ll break down what it actually takes to market your business effectively in today s digital landscape without wasting time creating content that doesn t connect we ll cover how to clearly position your business identify and speak to the right audience and better understand how social media algorithms and content strategy work together about the presenter mallory seargeant is the founder of ramper creative and a marketing strategist specializing in cpg and food brands with a background in photography and creative direction she brings a unique blend of visual storytelling brand strategy and industry expertise to her work she is also the founder of the american made project an initiative dedicated to helping american farmers ranchers and producers build profitability into their businesses through connections to brand builders and financial support through her work mallory has helped producers and value driven brands connect with the right audiences through authentic storytelling and intentional marketing strategies register field day rogers farm date jul 8 2026 05 00 pm location umaine rogers farm 914 bennoch road old town me 04468 price free join umaine researcher tom molloy for a tour of umaine s rogers farm in addition to getting a firsthand look at the farm s small grain variety trials attendees will learn about best management practices for organic spring cereals and explore new research on living winter rye mulch interseeded with soybeans this event is made possible with support from the usda transition to organic partnership program register growing rice in maine with ben rooney date september 12 11 00 am location ararat farms 55 vancycle road lincolnville me 04849 price free maine grown rice you heard that right this tropical grain may seem out of place here in the northeast but ben rooney of the maine rice project has been proving otherwise for over a decade join us september 12th at ararat farms to see ripening rice crops up close both upland and paddy varieties and learn how you can organically cultivate and process this grain crop right here in maine this event is made possible with support from the usda transition to organic partnership program inspiring empowering grain community our mission to inspire empower people who are building local grain economies we create connections share grain traditions innovations from earth to table make a donation our vision we envision a world where local grain economies that are good for people and good for the planet can thrive become a member our current programs rare heritage seed restoration our seed restoration project aims to restore rare and heritage variety grains by turning handfuls of carefully kept seed into commercially viable quantities for farms learn more grain baking education our grain and baking education program provides live and online workshops baking tips free learning resources videos handbooks and more provided by experts in the field learn more supporting grain farms the ability to handle and finish grain to meet top quality standards is critical on farms this project will purchase equipment and demonstrate its best uses on seven farms throughout maine learn more kneading conference maine artisan bread fair the annual conference and fair held in skowhegan me features two full days of intensive workshops on grain topics and hands on baking experiences where participants rub elbows with the some of the world s most acclaimed bakers chefs learn more grants mga provides funds need based technical assistance and equipment helping grain based business owners secure economic opportunities most recently mga has offered two rounds of emergency relief funding in light of the covid 19 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