We grow and market Kernza®, the world’s first perennial grain, empowering farmers and delivering regenerative ingredients for brands.
In 2021, Minnesota organic farmer Carmen Fernholz drafted the earliest plans for this new cooperative. Engaging other farmers in his vision, a farmer-led steering committee was formed and the cooperative was launched. Today the PPGC represents more than 30 farmers spread across eight states: Minnesota, Nebraska, Montana, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Iowa, and Wyoming.
Kernza’s commercial launch is the result of an unprecedented coalition of land grant universities, farmers, research partners, processors, and CPG companies from 15 states and 10 countries, including leadership from The Land Institute and the University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative.
Farmer-owned model that ensures fair returns
Growing perennial grains across multiple states
Regenerative perennial grain production
From a single planting cycle
As a farmer-led cooperative we offer a number of benefits for our members. Between technical assistance, collective marketing and grower events, we are here to advocate for farmers that are stewarding their land for the generations to come.
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