Burlington City Market The Dish: A Series For Inquisitive Eaters: Going with the Grain

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As Vermont's local food culture becomes more entrenched and increasingly mainstream, many farmers are looking to grow staple crops such as wheat, oats, rye, spelt, and dry corn. Many of these cultivars flourished in the northeast in centuries past, but are sensitive to erratic weather and require long growing seasons, extensive acreage, and lots of machine-based tillage, among other inputs. Local chefs, bakers, brewers, distillers and other food-related consumers are keen to find a steady supply of quality local grains. To what extent can the state supply these businesses with homegrown grain? In this panel discussion, Vermont grain farmers chat with bakers, distillers, and maltsters about what is possible, practical, and sustainable for the land and its people. Brought to you by City Market and the Intervale Center with special thanks to ArtsRiot.

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