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.

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OUR NORTHERN GRAINS

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

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FINDING LOCAL GRAINS

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

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RESEARCH AND TESTING

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

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2026 Grain Growers Conference - Save the Date!

Scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at The Essex Resort and Spa in Essex, VT.

View http://go.uvm.edu/conferences for updated details when available.

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