SUPPORTING THE GRAIN COMMUNITY SINCE 2007
Upcoming Events
Bread Art – How to turn a delicious bread into artwork
October 22, 2022
10am-12pm EST
Virtual
Join Judith Lehnhardt, a self-taught sourdough baker from Germany specializing in bread art. Bread is delicious, it feeds us every day but did you know that it can also be turned into a beautiful work of art? In this workshop Judith will show you how to make bread art by using the most simple tools in your kitchen. We will look at three different techniques on how to decorate, score and shape your bread to make it look stunning.
The Kneading Conference
July 26th-28th, 2023
In-person & Virtual
A one of a kind event and going strong since 2007, the Kneading Conference brings together grainiacs and bread buffs from all over the country. Farmers, professional and home bakers, brewers, chefs, cooks, grain researchers, maltsters, food entrepreneurs, and wood-fired oven enthusiasts gather to educate one another about the art and science of growing and milling grains, baking artisan breads, and brewing delicious beer.
The Maine Artisan Bread Fair
Saturday, July 29th, 2023
9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Skowhegan State Fairgrounds
Free! Everyone is invited, and we encourage you to bring your family and friends to enjoy
PARKING: $5
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.
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Our Vision
We envision a world where local grain economies that are good for people and good for the planet can thrive.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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The MGA provides funds need-based technical assistance and equipment helping grain-based business owners secure economic opportunities. Most revently, the MGA has offered two rounds of Emergency Relief Funding in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrate Our Incredible Grain Community and Remember All the Fun from Kneading Conferences of the Past
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