Staple Crops:
The Building Blocks of Our Food System
What Are Staple Crops?
Staple crops are the foods people eat every day - grains, beans, roots and tubers, and oilseeds that provide most of our energy and nutrients.
Why Grow Staple Crops?
Staple crops offer steady markets and reliable demand, while also strengthening your farm’s bottom line. They bring rotation benefits that improve soil health, reduce pests, and break disease cycles, all while providing storable, shelf-stable products that give you flexibility in marketing. By growing staples, you not only build resilience into your operation but also support traditional foodways, and build local food security and strong regional food systems.
Join The Staple Crop Cohort
Join our Staple Crop Cohort webinar conversations listed below about how these crops can bring resiliency to our fields, food system and families. Can't make it to the live sessions? Check out the recordings on YouTube.
Staple Crop Cohort Webinar Conversations
Let's Connect!
Curious about staple crops and want to learn more? Want to chat with someone about your farm or garden's needs? Want to get involved in events near you? Have an idea for a future workshop?
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