Nov 12, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardCommon Grains Alliance Quarterly Meeting
The meeting featured a panel discussion on the regional grain value chain, focusing on challenges and strategies for supporting local grain economies. Key topics included the importance of local sourcing, the impact of conventional corn and soybean models on infrastructure and soil health, and the difficulties in maintaining product consistency in local and regional grain processing. The panelists discussed historical and agronomic factors affecting regional grain production and shared insights on overcoming supply chain challenges through networking and value-added marketing.