Kneading Conference 2026 has ended

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Kneading Conference 2026

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

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Grayling Bauer

2:00pm EDT

Check-In The Skowhegan Hotel

6:00pm EDT

Presenters Dinner Sponsored by Maine Grains The Biergarten at the Spinning MillMaine Grains • The Miller's Table at Maine Grains

7:00am EDT

Check-In & Breakfast The Skowhegan Hotel

8:00am EDT

David Bauer - Keynote Address The Skowhegan Opera HouseDavid Bauer • Maine Grains

10:00am EDT

The Whole Grain Baguette 185 Water StGraison Gill • The Bankery

12:30pm EDT

Local Lunch The Skowhegan Hotel Maine Grains Grist Mill Tour Maine GrainsMaine Grains

1:30pm EDT

Additions: Scalds, Sprouts & Porridges The Maine MealRick Cook • Whitemore's Real Estate From Field to Flour: Regenerative Grains and the Future of Baking The Space on the River, LLCRyan Luttrell • Somerset Public Health • Five County Credit Union

3:00pm EDT

Buyer Panel: Expanding Grain Markets Through Collaboration The Skowhegan HotelAmber Lambke • Kerry Hanney • Kim Butz • Joel Alex • Kyle DePietro • The Skowhegan

6:00am EDT

Sunrise Grain Walk with Richard RobertsRichard Roberts • KVCC • Real Maine

9:00am EDT

Scaling Your Bakery: Challenges, Opportunities, and Risks Tewksbury HallDaniel Leader • Walden Mutual

1:30pm EDT

New Techniques for Baking with Maize and Buckwheat Tewksbury HallDavid Bauer • Key Appliance • Holland's Variety Drug