The Mid Atlantic Grains Conference is Seeking Presenters!

The Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026, at The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley.

The mission of the Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference is to build a stronger regional grain value chain through networking, education, and sharing products made with regional grain and staple foods. This annual conference brings together grain practitioners and enthusiasts from across the Mid-Atlantic grain value chain, from breeders and farmers to millers, distributors, bakers, pasta makers, brewers, maltsters, distillers, and other grain artisans. The conference includes presentations, discussions, grain workshops, and networking sessions that seek to improve the Mid-Atlantic grain value chain for all stakeholders. Learn more in the Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus.

If you are a researcher, farmer, or industry professional and interested in presenting, please use this Request for Proposals form to submit a proposal for the Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference. Programming tracks include: 

• Regenerative and Organic Grain Farming
• Grain Processing, Milling, and Quality
• Baking and Food Craft
• Malting, Brewing, and Distilling
• Markets, Business & Regional Food Systems

Potential presentation topics range from techniques (best practices for managing specialty grain crops, milling and grain storage, business tips) to certifications and food safety compliance, to policy and regional food networks, plus baking demos, tastings, and plenty of networking opportunities. Presentations can go for 60 or 90-minute blocks. We can work to accommodate slides, posters, hands-on, or other interactive presentation formats.

Proposals are due by December 20, 2025. Selected presenters will be notified in January.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to Ryan Spelman, rms6953@psu.edu or Abbe Hamilton, avh111@psu.edu