About the Conference

Mark your calendars for June 25, 2024, for the Northern Crops Institute’s Ancient Grains Conference! This conference will be held at the Northern Crops Institute, in Fargo, ND, and aims to provide an educational and promotional setting to explore the characteristics and utilization of Ancient Grains.

The conference will begin with registration, refreshments and networking at 8:00 am (CDT) at the Northern Crops Institute on NDSU's campus in Fargo, ND. There will be a number of presentations and breakout sessions for participants to choose from. The event will offer complimentary breakfast and lunch, as the event will end at 5:00 pm (CDT).

Conference Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Northern Crops Institute, 1240 Bolley Drive, Fargo, ND 58102

About Ancient Grains

Ancient Grains, also known as Heritage Grains, have provided food for humans and have had minimal changes to their genetic coding by selective breeding. Ancient grains can be classified as cereal grains that include wheat, barley, sorghum, oats, millet, rice, and rye; pseudo-cereals include amaranth, buckwheat, chickpeas; and as oilseed, such as flax, hemp, safflower, and soybeans. Today, many ancient grains remain dietary staples for diverse populations in many parts of the developing world.

In the United States, Ancient Grains are starting to make a comeback within the food industry. They offer infinite ways to be prepared. NCI recognizes that these grains are underutilized, and the industry has only touched the surface in new food and beverage development.

The Ancient Grains Conference aims to provide an educational and promotional setting to explore the characteristics and utilization of Ancient Grains.

We look forward to seeing you at this year's conference!