In this Issue
New Name!
Upcoming Market Dates
Notable Conferences
Home Bakers Meet-Up
Grains 2018: A Year in Review
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The Greenmarket Regional Grains Project is now
GrowNYC Grains!
This new name more closely reflects how we are part of New York City’s largest environmental non-profit organization. Founded in 1970,
GrowNYC
's mission is to improve New York City's quality of life through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and empower all New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment for future generations. Learn more at www.grownyc.org. We are as committed as ever to our work to bring small grains and field crops back to their proper place at the foundation of our local food system and to provide consumers access to local staple crops.
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Grainstand Pop-Schedule
#drinklocal
: Beer & Spirits of New York pop-ups are currently on hiatus. Check back soon for the return date.
Wholesale orders of $250 or more can be delivered through
Greenmarket Co.
, GrowNYC's wholesale distribution program.
For more information or to place an order, email us at
grains@grownyc.org
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Events: Winter is Conference Season + HBMU returns
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February 1st. 5th Annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School
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The focus this year is on accessing and developing markets for value-added grains, with topics to include current grain market sectors and their quality requirements, developing direct markets to consumers, developing a grain-processing enterprise, distribution strategies, accessing capital, and marketing tools.
March 1st. Philadelphia Grain & Malt Symposium
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An opportunity to collaborate, network, educate, and share products made with grain & malt, this event is open to all farmers, maltsters, millers, brewers, distillers, bakers, chefs, restaurateurs, and consumers who are interested in grain & malt.
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Get Your Tickets for the Home Bakers Meet-Up
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Break bread with GrowNYC Grains and your fellow home bakers!
Bakers of all experience levels are welcome to swap samples with fellow grain geeks and share secrets on how to get a really crusty crust.
Some of New York City's best professional bakers will also be on hand to talk tips and techniques.
Bring a loaf of your favorite home baked bread, made with locally-grown grains and flours, and copies of your recipe and/or starter to trade with others.
Tickets include event entry and one drink.
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A Look Back at 2018 for GrowNYC Grains
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2018 Year in Review
It was another action-packed year, with new projects sprouting up daily, as the staple crop revolution continues to take root across the country.
Our intrepid leader June Russell traveled the country to share lessons from the front lines at several key conferences, starting with her keynote address at the
Cascadia Grains
Conference in Olympia, Washington. We also attended:
We love sharing our story, offering lessons learned, and gaining inspiration from the many folks we meet.
Follow
this link
for the GrowNYC's full year in review.
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GrowNYC
is
a 501(c)3 environmental nonprofit organization.
Donate Today
to support GrowNYC Grains, neighborhood Greenmarkets, community gardens, recycling and hands-on education programs for youth.
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GrowNYC/Greenmarket | 212-788-7900 | www.grownyc.org
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