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Ancient Grains Conference

July 25th, 2023 | Oliver Kelley Farm

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WELCOME TO THE ANCIENT GRAINS CONFERENCE

HOSTED BY THE NORTHERN CROPS INSTITUTE

Mark your calendars for July 25, 2023, for the Northern Crops Institute’s Ancient Grains Conference! This conference will be held at the Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, MN, 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 Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, MN. 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.

Types of Ancient Grains

Ancient grains can be classified as cereal grains that include wheat, barley, sorghum, oats, millet, rice, and rye; pseudo-cereals include amaranth, buckwheat, chickpeas; and as oilseed, such as flax, hemp, safflower, and soybeans.

Facts About Ancient Grains

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.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Alyssa Hartman
Executive Director | Artisan Grain Collaborative

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Alyssa Walters
R&D Research Chef | Ardent Mills

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Andrew Heyn
Owner | Elmore Mountain Bread; Co-Owner | New American Stone Mills

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Angie Echols
Food Security & Regulatory Compliance Manager | Bay State Milling Compan

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Dana Thompson
Co-owner/COO | The Sioux Chef

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Laurie Scanlin, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist | Ardent Mills Innovation Center

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Mala Ganiger
R&D Lead | Minn-Dak Growers Ltd.

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Shrene White
General Manager | Annex by Ardent Mills

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SCHEDULE

EVENT TIME TABLE
PRE-CONFERENCE RECEPTION
Evergreen Room, Hampton Inn & Suites, Rogers, MN

The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a welcome reception at 6:00pm the day before the event, July 24, 2023, in the Evergreen Room at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Rogers, MN. Heavy appetizers and a cash bar are available for participants.

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CONFERENCE VENUE
OLIVER KELLEY FARM

The Northern Crops Institute is hosting the Ancient Grains Conference at the Oliver Kelley Farm, an educational facility that highlights past and present farming, food, and agriculture. It features a historic 19th-century farmstead, excellent conference venue, multiple crop plots, and nature trails along the Mississippi River. The Oliver Kelley Farm honors past accomplishments in agriculture and is the ideal setting for this Ancient Grains Conference.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Hampton Inn & Suites Rogers

The Northern Crops Institute has reserved a block of rooms for the travel associated with this conference at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rogers. There are a limited number of rooms available. Make your reservation by clicking the link below. Room blocks ARE NOT included in registration.

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REGISTRATION

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STANDARD
PRICE INCREASES TO $250 AFTER JUNE 19TH
$195/person
  • ➊ Access to conference
  • ➋ Complimentary breakfast and lunch
  • ➌ Invite to pre-conference reception
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-22%%
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%

Ancient Grains Conference - 2022 Recap

For those who missed the conference last year, enjoy a quick recap!