Growers

Grains were last grown on a large scale in Vermont in the 19th century, when wheat was a large part of our agricultural market and our state heritage, as evidenced by the shocks of wheat on the state flag.

Combine Unloading Rye into the Gravity Wagon at Thornhill Farm, VT on August 11, 2018
Photo credit: Todd Hardie

Resources:

Growing Organic Small Grains in the Northeast (pdf) by R. Kersbergen, E. Mallory, T. Molloy
Small Organic Grain Production (pdf) by ATTRA
Top Ten Factors to Consider Before Growing Grains(pdf) by Dr. Heather Darby
Managing Cereal Grains for Forage(pdf) by Dr. Heather Darby
Cereal Grains Grown in New England(pdf), ongoing list
What Works For Us: Crop Rotation and Weed Control in Organic Cash Crops (video of Steve Lalonde’s presentation at 2011 NGGA winter conference)

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