Culinary Breeding Network | Variety Showcase 2024

Please join us for an engaging evening of conversation, learning, and tasting brought to you by the Culinary Breeding Network.

This public event is designed to build community among plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, bakers, distillers, retailers, distributors and consumers interested in the local food system. Attendees have the unique experience to taste new and in-development vegetable, fruit, and grain cultivars. They can engage in conversation, share opinions, and take part in breaking down the walls between eaters and breeders. Our 2024 Variety Showcase will have a special emphasis on culinary grains and dry-farming. Come learn, taste, and engage!

“At this event, the curtain is pulled back.” says Culinary Breeding Network Director, Lane Selman, “Attendees are introduced to the wizards making critical decisions before our farmers plant their seeds. It’s a unique chance to network, build community and meet the plant breeders creating flavorful varieties for organic farmers.”

This event is partially funded by the USDA-NIFA-OREI project Value-Added Grains for Local and Regional Food Systems III” and the ODA-SCBPG project “Collaborative Market Development for Climate Resilient Vegetables in Oregon”. And generous sponsorships from Organically Grown Company, Market of Choice, Gowan Seed, Oregon Organic Coalition, USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program, Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Hummingbird Wholesale and Rubinette Produce.

See full list of participants here.