All are welcome to attend the annual Farm to Flavor dinner event on Sunday, October 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Garver Feed Mill in Madison, WI. The event is designed to be an engaging evening of conversation, learning and tasting brought to you by Seed to Kitchen Collaborative, Culinary Breeding Network and Artisan Grain Collaborative (AGC). 

Tickets are available for $42 in-advance and $50 the day of the event (if still available). An early bird price of $35 is available until Sep. 15. Discounts are available for AGC members, farmers and students. Contact AGC for more information.

This public event brings together breeders, farmers, chefs, bakers, and beverage makers to celebrate the benefits of participatory plant breeding for culinary flavor and organic food production. The event will provide opportunity for researchers, farmers, chefs and food lovers to join in celebrating the development of new crop varieties. This event will have a special emphasis on culinary grains including wheat, rye, oats, barley, Kernza® and buckwheat. 

Explore more than 20 tables featuring information, research and delicious bites highlighting grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts. Wander through an art exhibit of food through the ages or purchase a book from the pop-up shop by The Republic of Letters & The Book Kitchen. Enhance your Farm to Flavor experience with tastings of beer, wine and spirits crafted from locally grown grains and fruit ($10 optional alcohol add-on).

“At this event, the curtain is pulled back.” says Culinary Breeding Network Executive Director, Lane Selman, “Attendees are introduced to the wizards making critical decisions before our farmers plant their seeds. It’s a unique chance to meet the plant breeders creating flavorful varieties for organic farmers.“ 

Attendees will also receive the special opportunity to purchase a Grains Exploration Box to get a taste of the breadth of regional grains produced by Midwest farmers and processors at home. Boxes will include at least five locally grown grains and other tidbits to keep the fun going following the event. 

For full details, visit https://www.graincollaborative.com/notes-from-the-grainshed/farm-to-flavor-2025.