Ancient Grains of the Great Plains Handbook

This Northern Crops Institute booklet has been designed to provide an overview of the broad category of crops known as ancient grains, which are also known as heritage grains. The purpose of the booklet is to deliver an introduction into ancient grains categories, their characteristics and uses. We hope this information will aid you to gain an understanding and appreciation of the value of ancient grains as highly nutritional and functional food ingredients. The booklet aims to provide introductory information on ancient grains so that you will delve deeper into the production, procurement, processing, and/or marketing of ancient grains and ancient grain products.

In contrast to other publications that go into great detail to describe crops and their uses, this booklet is designed to provide you, the reader, with a broad outline of the wide range of crops that can encompass the term ancient grains. There is no official definition of ancient grains. Many authors limit the category of ancient grains to include only cereal grains. The booklet takes the liberty of broadening the unofficial definition of ancient grains to include pulse and oilseed crops. Many pulse and oilseed crops can arguably fall under the umbrella definition used for ancient grains in that they are largely biologically unchanged over the last several hundred years.

Included in this booklet are those ancient grains that are grown within the U.S. Great Plains region that includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana. The four-state region is unique in that it boasts the ability to produce an abundant variety and reliable supply of annual crops that include grains, pulses and oilseed. The region provides an ideal environment for the potential production large volumes of high-quality ancient grains.

This booklet is an invitation for you to gain basic, introductory knowledgeable about ancient grains features and benefits. The Northern Crops Institute strives to provide encouragement for our readers in that they will continue to explore the vast array of ancient grain opportunities to improve the health and wellness of consumers of all ages.

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