Kneading Conference 2026

Kneading Conference 2026

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

10:30am EDT

Starting, Scaling, and Sustaining an Organic Grain Business with Halee Wepking Somerset Masonic Lodge #34Halee Wepking

1:30pm EDT

From Field to Flour: Regenerative Grains and the Future of Baking Skowhegan Center for EntrepreneurshipRyan Luttrell

3:00pm EDT

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

6:00am EDT

Sunrise Grain Walk with Richard RobertsRichard Roberts

9:30am EDT

Heritage Grains & Beans of the Northeast The Space on the River, LLCPaul Pollaro • Key Appliance

11:00am EDT

Building New Markets for Organic Straw The Space on the River, LLCAndrew Frederick

1:30pm EDT

Strengthening the Midwest Grain Chain: Artisan Grain Collaborative's Network & Model 185 Water StHalee Wepking • Alyssa Hartman

Kneading Conference 2026

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