Kneading Conference 2025: Grid

We envision a world where local grain economies that are
good for people and good for the planet can thrive.

Maine Grains	TBD

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Maine Grains Grist Mill Tour 10:00am - 11:00am

Presenters Dinner Sponsored by Maine Grains 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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185 Water St	Coburn Park	Downtown Skowhegan	Maine Grains	Maine Grains Parking Lot	Maine Wood Heat	Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship	Tewksbury Hall	The Maine Meal	The Space on the River, LLC	The Strand Cinema	Unwined Skowhegan

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Registration & Breakfast 7:30am - 8:30am

Sourdough 101 9:30am - 12:00pm

Local lunch 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Going Crackers! 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Local Supper 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Afternoon Yoga 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bread Break 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Maine Grains Grist Mill Tour 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Innovative Oven Construction and Heritage Corn Preservation: DAY ONE 9:30am - 5:00pm

Mastering the Art of Oven Building: A Workshop with Scott Barden 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Name Your Terms: Taking a proactive approach to your growing bakery business 9:30am - 12:00pm

Finding Hope in our Food System 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Nixtamalization & Tortillas 9:30am - 12:00pm

Einkorn Sourdough & Cottage Baking Journey 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Cooking with Steam: Asian Breads and Dumplings 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sunrise Yoga with April 7:00am - 8:00am

The Bake Sale Project: Reimagining community events as a tool for connection and aid 9:30am - 12:00pm

Dr. Marion Nestle - Keynote Address 8:30am - 9:30am

Grain Gab 5:00pm - 5:45pm

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185 Water St	Downtown Skowhegan	Jackson Farm Field	Maine Grains	Maine Grains Parking Lot	Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship	Tewksbury Hall	The Maine Meal	The Millers Table at Maine Grains	The Space on the River, LLC

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Breakfast 7:30am - 8:15am

Local lunch 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Reviving Tartary Buckwheat on Maine Farms 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Closing Remarks 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Bread Break 10:30am - 11:00am

Sunrise Grain Walk with Richard Roberts 6:00am - 7:00am

Maine Grains Grist Mill Tour 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Innovative Oven Construction and Heritage Corn Preservation: DAY TWO 8:30am - 4:00pm

The Soul of Panettone – Mastering Sourdough for Italy’s Regal Br... 8:30am - 9:30am

From Hello to Thank You: Skills to Help You to Shine at the Front Counter 9:30am - 11:00am

Light as Air - Freshly Milled Flour in Chiffon Cakes and Sponges 8:30am - 11:00am

Arepas & Empanadas 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Seasonal Wafu Miso Fruit Pie 9:30am - 12:00pm

Good Grains on the Go - Making a meaningful impact with local grains in school food systems 9:30am - 12:00pm

Sunrise Yoga with April 7:00am - 8:00am

How to Market Your Grain Business 8:30am - 10:30am

Running a Mill on a Farm 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Maine Artisan Bread Fair 9:00am - 3:00pm