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Ancient Grains Conference

June 25th, 2024 | Fargo, ND

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WELCOME TO THE ANCIENT GRAINS CONFERENCE

HOSTED BY THE NORTHERN CROPS INSTITUTE

Mark your calendars for June 25, 2024, for the Northern Crops Institute’s Ancient Grains Conference! This conference will be held at the Northern Crops Institute on the campus of North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND, and aims to provide an educational and promotional setting to explore the characteristics and utilization of Ancient Grains.

The conference will begin with registration at 8:00 am (CDT) at the Northern Crops Institute in Fargo, ND. There will be a number of presentations and breakout sessions for participants to choose from. The event will offer complimentary lunch and end at 5:00 pm (CDT).

About Ancient Grains

Ancient Grains, also known as Heritage Grains, have provided food for humans and have had minimal changes to their genetic coding by selective breeding. They are classified as cereal grains that include wheat, barley, sorghum, oats, millet, rice, and rye; pseudo-cereals that include amaranth, buckwheat, chickpeas; and as oilseeds that include hemp, safflower, and soybeans. Today, many ancient grains remain dietary staples for diverse populations in many parts of the developing world. They also offer infinite ways to be prepared.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Amrita Ray, Ph.D.
Milling Specialist | Northern Crops Institute
Charles Steenwyk
Director of Emerging Nutrition | Ardent Mills
Earl Roemer
Founder and President | Nu Life Market
Ellen King
Owner | Hewn Bread
Eric Wenberg
Executive Director | Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA)
Laurie Scanlin, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist | Ardent Mills Innovation Center
Len Marquart
Assistant Professor | University of Minnesota
Lindsay Malone
Assistant Professor, Climate Smart Approaches in Ag | NDSU
Mary Niehaus
Food Technologist | Northern Crops Institute
Rachel Carlson
Food Scientist | Northern Crops Institute
Sue Marshall
Founder and CEO | NetZero

SCHEDULE

EVENT TIME TABLE
PRE-CONFERENCE RECEPTION
Drekker Brewing Co. at Brewhalla

The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a welcome reception in Fargo, ND, at 4:30 pm the day before the event, June 24, 2024. It will be held at Drekker Brewing Co. in the loft of Brewhalla. Appetizers and drink tickets are available for participants. A hotel block at Brewhalla is also available. Please contact Brewhalla and mention the Ancient Grains Conference to reserve your room.

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CONFERENCE VENUE
Northern Crops Institute

The Northern Crops Institute (NCI) is hosting its third Ancient Grains Conference at a new location in 2024. The Northern Crops Institute located on the campus of North Dakota State University will host this year's event.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Clubhouse Hotel & Suites

The Northern Crops Institute has reserved a block of rooms for the travel associated with this conference at the Clubhouse Hotel & Suites in Fargo, ND. There are a limited number of rooms available. Make your reservation by calling the hotel at (701) 282-5777 and mention the Ancient Grains Conference. Room blocks ARE NOT included in registration.

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REGISTRATION

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STANDARD
REGISTRATION FEE
$250/person
  • ➊ Access to conference
  • ➋ Complimentary breakfast and lunch
  • ➌ Invite to pre-conference reception
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EDUCATOR
DISCOUNT RATE FOR EDUCATORS
$100/person
  • ➊ Access to conference (earn CEU’s)
  • ➋ Complimentary breakfast and lunch
  • ➌ Invite to pre-conference reception
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-60%
STUDENT
Discount rate for students
$50/person
  • ➊ Access to conference
  • ➋ Complimentary breakfast and lunch
  • ➌ Invite to pre-conference reception
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-80%

Check out Photos from Past Ancient Grains Conferences

Enjoy a sneak peak into the action!