{"id":1548,"date":"2013-01-25T11:52:48","date_gmt":"2013-01-25T16:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/?page_id=1548"},"modified":"2020-02-05T14:05:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T19:05:55","slug":"maine-grain-workshop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/maine-grain-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Maine Grain Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Grains\"<\/p>\n

Friday, March 13, 2020
\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:45 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBlack Bear Inn and Conference Center,
\n4 Godfrey Drive, Orono, Maine (I-95 Exit 193)
\n<\/strong>(Directions<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Cost is: $35 on or before Tuesday, March 3; otherwise $45.<\/p>\n

Registration Deadline \u2013 Friday, March 6.<\/strong>
\nNo refunds can be offered for registrations made by check OR after March 3, 2020.<\/p>\n

Registration includes morning snack and lunch.
\n4.5 CCA credits will be offered for this program.<\/p>\n

To Register click HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/a>Agenda<\/strong><\/h3>\n

8:30-9:00 a.m. \u2014 Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:00-9:10 a.m. \u2014 Welcome and Announcements<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellen Mallory<\/strong>, UMaine<\/p>\n

9:10-10:00 a.m. \u2014 Evolution of an Organic Grain Farm on Prince Edward Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mark and Sally Bernard<\/strong>, Barnyard Organics, Freetown, PEI, Canada<\/p>\n

Mark and Sally grow organic grains, oilseeds, and pulses, raise layers and broilers and operate a certified organic livestock feed mill and a poultry processing facility on their 500-acre farm. Previously a conventional potato operation, the farm now has a diverse 5-year rotation. Hear how their operation has evolved and their current production practices, including rotations, and weed and fertility management.<\/p>\n

10:00-10:40 a.m. \u2014 Adding Value on the Farm, or Farming to Add Value<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrea and Christian Stanley<\/strong>, Valley Malt, Hadley, MA
\nMark and Sally Bernard<\/strong>, Barnyard Organics, Freetown, PEI<\/p>\n

Andrea and Christian will join Mark and Sally to talk about their approaches to operating value-added enterprises on the farm, including benefits, drawbacks, considerations, and lessons learned. The Stanleys own and operate Valley Malt, which was the Northeast\u2019s first micro malthouse when they opened in 2010. They malt about 500,000 pounds of barley and other grains per year, some of which they grow but most of which they buy from local farms.<\/p>\n

10:40-10:50 a.m. \u2014 BREAK<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:50-11:00 a.m. \u2014 UMaine\u2019s Pilot Plant \u2013 Helping Develop Local Maine Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rob Dumas<\/strong>, Manager, UMaine Pilot Plant<\/p>\n

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. \u2014 Malt Barley Varieties for Local Craft Brewing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jacob Buck, Jason Perkins, Andrea Stanley, and Tom Molloy<\/strong> of Maine Malt House, Allagash Brewing Company, Valley Malt, and UMaine<\/p>\n

What\u2019s it take to develop a local taste? In this session, we\u2019ll discuss evaluating malt barley varieties from field to pint glass, with a focus on the characteristics that are important at each step along the way, for farmers, maltsters, brewers, and consumers. Help taste test two promising new varieties.<\/p>\n

12:00-12:15 p.m. \u2014 Announcements, Open to All<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:15-1:15 p.m. \u2014 Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

1:15-1:45 p.m. \u2014 Grain Project Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maine Grain Alliance<\/strong>, Maine Potato Board<\/strong>, and UMaine Extension<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll hear updates on a variety of grain projects and research trials going on in Maine, including grain drying and storage, pulse and other rotation crops, weed management, green manures, and oat varieties.<\/p>\n

1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. \u2014 Connecting with Customers Along the Value Chain<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matt LeRoux<\/strong>, Ag. Marketing Consultant, Ithaca, NY<\/p>\n

Matt has nearly 20 years\u2019 experience, through Cornell Cooperative Extension, non-profits, and consulting, helping a diverse mix of farmers and food businesses develop marketing strategies. He will discuss how to use your marketing strategy and sales goals to create a message that resonates in all channels. Matt will cover marketing techniques, how to develop a strategy and characteristics of both wholesale and end-user customers. This session is for everyone along the value chain (farmers, processors, and end-users), and will include time to work on your own marketing message.<\/p>\n

3:15-3:30 p.m. \u2014 The Northeast Grainshed and \u201cSquareFeet”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrea Stanley<\/strong>, Valley Malt<\/p>\n

Andrea will share an exciting new regional marketing initiative to increase consumer awareness and demand for locally grown grains that highlights all the pieces of the local bread and beverage supply chain, including malt houses, mills, and farms.<\/p>\n

3:30-3:45 p.m. \u2014 Wrap Up and Adjourn<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>Directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n