Are you a Local Grain Champion?

Do you frequent bakeries that use local and regional flour?
Do you love getting to know farmers growing grains and makers who use them?
Do you seek grains and flour from nearby when you stock your pantry, and
seek these things when you travel?
If yes, then you ARE a Local Grain Champion!

To show how much we appreciate you—the many thoughtful eaters and drinkers that are part of our regional grain chain and help strengthen the Midwest grainshed—we made you this awesome embroidered patch!

To request a patch, just click the button below and we'll ship it to you in November.

Patch me please!

Did you already pick up a patch from your favorite local grain grower or maker?
GREAT! Share a pic on socials with the hashtag #localgrainchampion and tag us — @artisangraincollab on Insta, @graincollab on Facebook — and we’ll be glad to re-share. Bonus points if you expound on what you love about local and regional grains!

Below are some ways you can learn more and share about why local and regional grains matter. Follow the links to engage more with the grain chain of farmers and makers working to increase diversity on the agricultural landscape across the Midwest.

Read: The Crumb

Get AGC's monthly e-newsletter, The Crumb, in your inbox to get to know regional grain farmers and makers, hear about projects and events that are growing the regional grains movement, and stay in touch with ways to get involved.

Find: Regional farmers and makers

When you champion local grains, you champion their benefits, from environmental services like building soil health to community-building aspects like keeping small- to mid-sized farms and value-added businesses thriving. Click the button below to find a farmer, baker, or maker in your area from our member map, searchable by state and by grain chain role.

Find Farmers + Makers

Learn: Grain Zines

Learn the background of eight grains frequently produced in the Midwest—including history, how they’re grown, tips for culinary uses, and more.

Explore Zines

Watch: Grain Chain Connections series

AGC's video series, Grain Chain Connections, is designed to highlight some of the many collaborations across grain chain roles. Our network relies on these connections for support and to increase the ways they work together towards a thriving regional grainshed.

Watch Videos