Our goal is to link production, handling and processing of value-added grains inclusive of the grass family of grains that are not corn, know as "small grains" and organic grains.   We've provided a number of resources here to help you access current, accurate information quickly for your segment of agriculture.

"Value-added" is an over-stated concept in the entire US food system currently for several reasons.

1.  True value-added must deliver more profit at the farm and end-user level. 

2.  Capturing only one segment of the value chain seldom translates into higher farm income.

3.  Value decays over time as more supply of the same becomes available. 

4.  Relationship building is necessary for horizontal and vertical linkages to ensure loyalty to all parties.   

Extending crop rotations can provide production benefits while providing better quality grains and consistency to the end-user and improves stewardship of the land and environment.   Commodity corn and soybean markets are the most "fluid", the easiest, but are low value.

Managing in this new era of agriculture is complex.  The new government farm bill provides more support for conservation programs.  Conservation Security Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program will provide grant money for "Innovation and Water Conservation".  (Program Details)

Oatlink will bring new information as it becomes available