Name: Building New Markets for Organic Straw
Start: 2026-07-24T11:00:00-0400
End: 2026-07-24T12:00:00-0400

We envision a world where local grain economies that are
good for people and good for the planet can thrive.

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

As demand rises for climate-friendly construction, grain growers are uniquely positioned to help supply a new generation of carbon-storing building materials.

In this workshop, Andrew Frederick, founder of Croft, will share how straw is being transformed into high-performance building systems and why this emerging market could create new opportunities for Maine's organic grain growers. The session will explore what makes straw suitable for construction use and how regional supply chains could connect Maine farms with Maine manufacturing.

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Andrew Frederick

Andrew Frederick is the founder of Croft, a Maine-based firm delivering the future of construction with plant-based building materials. As head of product development, Andrew is at the forefront of innovating new markets for a soil-based economy, and defining a holistic vision that... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Space on the River, LLC 181 Water St, Skowhegan, ME 04976, USA

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