SUPPORTING THE GRAIN COMMUNITY SINCE 2007
Upcoming Events
November 22nd
4-6 PM
Zoom
Wholegrain Holiday Baking
With Dawn Woodward, Baker & Owner of Evelyn’s Crackers
The holiday season quickly approaching and we have partnered with Dawn Woodward, owner of Evelyn’s Crackers, to give you the tools you need to create delicious, whole grain, treats!
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.
Grants
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
Explore Dozens of Educational & Instructional Videos from MGA
Baking Tips and Recipes from Kneading Conference Presenters
Kneading Conference Photo Galleries by Year
Explore the 2019 Kneading Conference via #KneadingConference2019
Help Us Make A Difference For Grain Businesses In A Time of Need
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