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Why has the grain supply chain fared pretty well with COVID-19? This episode asks questions about resiliency at a time when flour is in high demand and draft beer… really isn’t. A look at why the summer of 2020 might be a very strong season for farmer’s markets, but a worrying time for growers. Plus, Amber Lambke of Maine Grains shares what it’s like to run a mill when more people than ever are baking at home.

Note: Johanna Davis was incorrectly mentioned as Johanna Smith in this episode. Sorry!

Produced in collaboration with Maine Grain Alliance.

What’s the big deal with regional grains anyway? This episode looks at what Maine’s bakers, brewers, millers, maltsters, and growers think about grains these days, and how it all connects back to Wonder Bread and Budweiser. Somali growers at Liberation Farms give us food for thought. Plus, baker Matt DuBois (from The Bankery in Skowhegan) talks about storytelling and selling bread in central Maine.

Produced in collaboration with Maine Grain Alliance

How did parts of Maine’s grain production go from zero to sixty in twenty-five years? This episode tracks the change in the grain economy that have led to the abundance of breweries and bakeries we see in the state today. A deep dive into the historical records shows us what’s different about the present moment. Plus, Joel Alex tells us about craft malting in the northeast.

Produced in collaboration with Maine Grain Alliance.