Ardent Mills Tour and Marketing Local Grains
Event Details
Date
June 23, 2023
Time
1pm - 4:30pm
Location
101 Normanskill St
Albany, NY 12202
Host
CCE Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program
Aaron Gabriel Sr
518-380-1496
email Aaron Gabriel Sr
An Educational and Networking Opportunity
for conventional & organic grain growers, organic grain buyers and ag professionals
- Tour of Ardent Flour Mill (> 2million pounds/day capacity)
- Opportunities to sell soft red winter wheat to Ardent Mill
- Opportunities to sell organic grains to regional buyers
- Network with Ardent Mills, Milestone Mill, Middle Brook Mill, Vermont Tortilla Company and others
- Discussion of Wheat, Wheat Grading, Grain Varieties
Free Pre-registration Required. Info & registration here. or call 518-765-3518.
For program questions or special accommodations, contact, Aaron Gabriel (518-380-1496, adg12@cornell.edu).
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