Northern Grain Growers Collaborative

NGGC is a vibrant network of growers, bakers, researchers, millers, maltsters, distillers, researchers, seed preservationists, and food system enthusiasts, rooted in Vermont. Our focus is on all aspects of grain production and on cultivating collaboration within the grain community across the northern region. 

Our mission is to promote the growth and renewal of grain cultivation in the Northeast by supporting farmers through education, variety trials, and by building a network of collaborators throughout the grain economy.

FEATURED
 
OUR NORTHERN GRAINS

Explore the diversity of grains and pulses that can grow in our region.

 
FINDING LOCAL GRAINS

Here are some options for locating and sourcing local grains in the northeast.

 
RESEARCH AND TESTING

Understanding grain quality is critical to providing a high-quality product.

View upcoming events under the Happenings Tab

  • Rice Growing Workshop Series

  • 2025 Grain Growers Conference

WHEN: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Essex Resort & Spa, 70 Essex Way, Essex, VT 05452

The Links of a Local Grain Supply Chain is our theme for the 2025 Grain Growers Conference. View the full brochure here that includes the Agenda and speaker bios.

Participant and sponsor registration is open here.  Cost is $85 per person and $60 per NGGC member.

Grain Growers Conference sponsor information is available. We cannot offer exhibitor table opportunities due to space. Registration deadline is February 24, 2025.

Calling all Bakers for the Baker's Showcase! We are sending an invitation to all bakers to enter a loaf of bread in this year's (our first) Baker's Showcase - click to learn more.

If you require an accommodation related to a disability, please contact UVM Student Accessibility Services at access@uvm.edu, or (802) 656-7753 as soon as possible. 

Thank you to our Conference Sponsors at the following levels: Gold Level - Le Moulin des Cedres, Red Hen Baking Co., and King Arthur Baking Company. Silver Level - Glynwood. Bronze Level - Arthur Carroll Insurance

The Northern Grain Growers Collaborative works in collaboration with the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops & Soils Program.