Tuesday, July 22, 2014 from 1 to 3 pm at
Gibson Farms, 3861 County Route 21, Schodack Landing
For large-scale & small-scale operations
· Managing machinery and processes for quality grain
· Evaluating grain quality
· What bakers, maltster, and distillers need for quality
· Managing pest in stored grains
· Grain storage safety issues
Please RSVP by contacting Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496, adg12@cornell.edu
Managing barley, wheat, and other small grains from harvest through storage is a new challenge as growers learn to meet quality standards for the new local markets of brewers and bakers. Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Carey Institute for Global Good are sponsoring an on-farm workshop, “Small Grains: Harvesting, Handling, Drying, and Storing”. Hosted by Gibson Farms LLC, 3861 County Rte 21, in Schodack Landing from 1 to 3 pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Gibson Farms has been growing grains on over 1000 acres for many years, marketing to grain companies and local livestock producers. They will share their expertise and explain the various machines and components to their grain business. Aaron Gabriel, agronomist for Cornell Cooperative Extension, will discuss the principles involved in managing grain from harvest through storage, including pest management and safety. Machinery and handling will be discussed for both large-scale and small-scale growers. Quality requirements for small grains to meet the local markets will also be explained. Please RSVP to Aaron Gabriel (518-380-1496, adg12@cornell.edu).
