DENVER—Leading the way to meet growing customer and consumer demand, Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, is hosting a series of grower meetings in the West.
These sessions are opportunities for growers to learn more about Ardent Mills' Organic Initiative 2019, announced in mid-December.
Ardent Mills VP of Risk Management Mike Miller says, "We're very eager to work with farmers as they transition to this growing market and to provide our customers with an assured supply in support of their new product and menu introductions. We are certain that current demand will continue to increase well into the future. We've heard from farmers we work with, and we understand the barriers faced when shifting a portion or all of their crops to organic. Ardent Mills is addressing these challenges with our Organic Initiative 2019."
"Due to a groundswell of interest, we've asked Oregon Tilth to share additional information about organic wheat certification. As farmers join this effort, they will have direct support services, workshops and long-term contracts for transitional and organic wheat bushels," said Shrene White, director of specialty grains with Risk Management, Ardent Mills.
Three meetings will be conducted this month on a first-come, first-served basis:
* In Fargo, N.D., on Tuesday, Jan. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Candlewood Suites, 1831 NDSU Research Park Drive (with lunch provided). Attendance for the event is closed.
* In Fort Morgan, Colo., on Friday, Jan. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Country Steakout, 19592 E. 8th Avenue (with lunch provided). Attendance is still open for this event.
* In Pocatello, Idaho, on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, 1555 Pocatello Creek Road (with lunch provided). Attendance is still open for this event.
To RSVP for either the Colorado or Idaho events, please complete the registration form at ardentmills.com/tcap. Additionally, farmers interested in working with Ardent Mills on its Organic Initiative 2019 can contact Shrene White by email at Organic.Initiative2019@ardentmills.com, or phone toll free 844-421-2068 or visit ardentmills.com/tcap.