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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.

Leslie Fincke

Walden Mutual Bank

Business Development Officer

Concord, NH

Https://waldenmutual.com

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Happy to be supporting MGA's work with loans to sustainable farms and food businesses (and other sustainable organizations supporting our local food ecosystem), and deposit accounts (checking & savings) for businesses that want support our mission with their deposit dollars.

8:00am EDT

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

10:00am EDT

Flavorful, Wild-Fermented, Gluten-Free Sourdough Bagels! The 1909 HouseSarah Magid • Hight Famliy of Dealerships

11:00am EDT

Fork to Future: Creating Educational Experiences for Entrepreneurs in the Food, Beverage and Hospitality Industry Skowhegan Center for EntrepreneurshipStephanie Swane • Bread Bakers Guild of America

1:30pm EDT

Scaling Up: Partnering with a Co-Packer to Grow Your Bakery Skowhegan Center for EntrepreneurshipNaomi Neville • Paul Farrell • Damons

3:00pm EDT

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

6:00pm EDT

Dinner / The Grain Social: Where Markets Meet Community The Biergarten at the Spinning Mill

7:30am EDT

Breakfast The Skowhegan Hotel

8:30am EDT

Bread Baking Fundamentals The 1909 HouseKaren Bornarth • Lodge

9:00am EDT

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

12:00pm EDT

Maine Grains Grist Mill Tour Maine GrainsMaine Grains

1:30pm EDT

Strengthening the Midwest Grain Chain: Artisan Grain Collaborative's Network & Model Somerset Masonic Lodge #34Amy Halloran • Halee Wepking • Alyssa Hartman • Animal Medical Clinic

2:30pm EDT

Baking Local: A Conversation on Place, Grains, and Maine's Baking Identity The 1909 HouseHeather Kerner • Christine Cascella • Kathy Gunst • Joe's Flat Iron Café

4:15pm EDT

Closing Remarks The Skowhegan HotelTristan Noyes

9:00am EDT

Maine Artisan Bread Fair Skowhegan State Fairgrounds