This public event brings together breeders, farmers, chefs, bakers, and beverage makers to celebrate the benefits of participatory plant breeding for culinary flavor and organic food production. The event will provide opportunity for researchers, farmers, chefs, and food lovers to join in celebrating the development of new crop varieties. This event will have a special emphasis on culinary grains including wheat, rye, oats, barley, Kernza® and buckwheat.
“At this event, the curtain is pulled back.” says Culinary Breeding Network Executive Director, Lane Selman. “Attendees are introduced to the wizards making critical decisions before our farmers plant their seeds. It’s a unique chance to meet the plant breeders creating flavorful varieties for organic farmers.“
Explore over 20 tables featuring information, research, and delicious bites highlighting grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts. Dishes will feature curated crops including wheat, rye, oats, barley, buckwheat, bitter gourd, Calabrian peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, strawberries, blueberries, black currants, American persimmons, and more.
Learn about specific table offerings and get tickets at
https://www.graincollaborative.com/notes-from-the-grainshed/farm-to-flavor-2025
Wander through a special art exhibit of food through the ages, purchase a book from the pop-up shop by The Republic of Letters & The Book Kitchen, and enhance your Farm to Flavor experience with tastings of beer, wine, and spirits crafted from locally grown grains and fruit featuring State Line Distillery, Las Mujeres Farm & Winery, and others ($10 optional alcohol add-on).
Attendees will also receive the special opportunity to purchase a Grains Exploration Box to get a taste of the breadth of regional grains produced by Midwest farmers and processors at home. Boxes will include at least five locally grown grains and other tidbits to keep the fun going following the event.
Whether you’re a grower, maker, researcher, or a curious eater, you’ll leave with new insights and flavors to savor.
TICKETS:
https://farm-to-flavor-2025-gfm.tripleseattickets.com/
$35 early bird rate through Sept. 15
$42 Sept. 16 - Oct. 4
$50 day-of-event
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