Buckwheat! Community Call with the Staple Crop Growers Network

Returning from Summer Break, 2026 Staple Crop Community Call series is joined by MFAI Research Director and Agroecologist Dr Nicole Tautges to dig into the beauty of buckwheat. A gluten free crop often included in the grain family, this plant from the knotweed family brings great potential to the field and table. Cultivated originally in China, buckwheat is a staple crop for cultures from France to Tibet to Japan. Discuss best field and processing practices for small scale farms in the Midwest, as well as learn about consumer preferences from Nicole’s field variety and flavor trials. 

This webinar is part of an ongoing series focused on the food crops that sustain us, connect us to our heritage, and help us adapt to changing climates and food systems. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and share experiences from the field.

Participants will also connect with farmers and resource providers from Michael…