All Things Kernza – A Virtual Discussion
All Things Kernza – A Virtual Discussion
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
💻 Location: Online (Join via Zoom)
Join us for an exciting conversation about Kernza, a groundbreaking perennial grain that’s transforming agriculture and baking!
Speakers:
🌱 Wendy Johnson, Joia Food & Fiber Farm (Floyd County) – Farmer and advocate for regenerative agriculture, Wendy will discuss growing and marketing Kernza.
🥖 Emily Murray, Carbo Load Baked Goods (Floyd County) – A local baker using Kernza for unique and delicious baked goods, Emily will share insights on working with this versatile grain.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Kernza is grown and its benefits for soil health, water quality, and climate resilience
- Its uses in baking, brewing, and value-added products
- The opportunities and challenges of marketing this perennial grain
Kernza is planted once for multiple harvests, can be grazed and harvested in the same year, and has deep root systems that mimic prairie grasses—making it a key player in sustainable food production.
Who Should Attend?
Farmers, bakers, brewers, food entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the future of sustainable grains!
🔗 Register for the Zoom Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85291105526?pwd=CNvSENBXCibdmUxKO52WVm4dxOdzav.1
Let’s talk All Things Kernza—don’t miss it!