Are you interested in growing grains? Upcoming event: Re-inventing the Hudson Valley Breadbasket

Join us Monday, June 24, 2013. 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Migliorelli Farm, Red Hook, NY.
This special event features:

• A tour of Cornell’s Hudson Valley regional wheat and barley variety trials
• Dr. Mark Sorrels will discuss Cornell’s initiative to develop regionally-adapted small grains varieties for local and specialty markets
• A discussion of small grains production considerations for the humid northeast
• A discussion panel and Q & A with representatives of emerging markets for:
  • Artisan baked goods
  • Craft brewing
  • Micro-distilleries
  • NYC-metro Greenmarkets

Registration: $25, if registered by 6/20, $30 afterwards. Registration fee includes lunch. Please register by 6/22.  The registration form is available on-line here. For registration information, contact Carrie Anne at 845-340-3990 x311. For more information about the program, contact Justin O’Dea, at 845-340-3990.