Elevating Grain: A Hudson Valley Grain Fair Connecting Purchasers, Processors, and Producers
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August 29 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Join us for Elevating Grain, a regional gathering designed to strengthen connections across the grainshed, including stakeholders from production and processing to procurement and policy.
This interactive fair brings together growers, millers, bakers, food producers, institutional buyers, and decision-makers to build relationships, exchange knowledge, and showcase the diversity and potential of using regional and organic grains.
Two interactive skill building workshops will be followed by a panel of experts representing all parts of the supply chain including perspectives on market access and opportunities for regional and organic grain producers. We will wrap up with an “eat and greet” mixer featuring vendor samples and drinks all highlighting local and organic grains allowing attendees to sample potential products they could use in their meal programs and operations.
The event will feature vendors representing mission-aligned producers and organizations, with attendees/buyers from across the regional food system.
Featured speakers include:
- Luke Gianforte, Gianforte Farm
- Amber Lambke, Maine Grains
- Mike Dandola, School Food Service Director, Pine Plains Central School District
Who should attend?
This event is designed for food and farming stakeholders in the Hudson Valley and beyond: school food administrators and staff, food access providers interested or already participating in Nourish NY, NYC and NYS procurement professionals sourcing local and regional products, educators, and the middle supply chain actors including farmers, millers, artisan bakers, and processors.
Additional audiences include policymakers, legislators, and food system technical assistance providers. Variety Showcase participants and grant partners are also encouraged to participate!
Details
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 1-6 p.m.
1:00–5:00 PM | Fair & Programming
5:00–6:00 PM | Eat & Greet Mixer
Location:
Glynwood Center For Regional Food and Farming
362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring, NY, 10516
Cost: Free for Farmers, General Admission $25
Registration
This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).