New England RCA presents "Reviving the Past, Shaping the Future: Ancient Grains and Upcycling" Explore connections between the variety of Heritage Grains and flours our ancestors once knew and the efforts to repurpose food byproducts into tasty baked treats in efforts to protect our native resources while keeping all people fed delicious, healthy food. Leveraging Claire and Tristan’s industry expertise to navigate the importance of sustainability, the impact it can provide, the education goals, meanings of certifications, industry collaborations, as well as an explanation of the kit and where participants can find even after the event ends. The Maine Grain Alliance provides educational workshops on a range of grain and baking topics for Chefs, Bakers and Home Cooks while supporting the restoration of rare and heritage seed collections from the local farms in Maine. Renewal Mill transforms food ingredient materials that don’t otherwise have a home into delicious bakery kits for individuals as well as ingredients to the food industry. Finding overlooked ingredients and giving them a new purpose in our food system has a powerful impact on our waste streams so look for the Upcycled Product label to support.

CEU's Eligible: 1.5 CEU 

Speakers:

• Claire Schlemme (Renewal Mill)
• Tristan Noyes (Maine Grain Alliance)