Course Details:
Dates: June 16 - 18, 2026
Location: Northern Crops Institute
Registration Fee: $1,600.00
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026
Course Overview:
Join the Northern Crops Institute (NCI) in Fargo, North Dakota, for an in-person Food Barley Uses Course designed for food industry professionals. This program provides an in-depth examination of barley’s role in the global food and industrial sectors, encompassing breeding techniques, nutritional and health benefits, processing and milling methods, food product innovation, and market trends. Participants will engage in hands-on demonstrations of processing, milling, baking, and product development, while also exploring the sustainable uses of barley, contracting practices, and strategies to secure supply chains for future growth.
During this course, you will learn about the nutritional and health benefits of barley-based foods, gain insights into breeding techniques and barley’s unique applications in food, participate in hands-on activities across processing and product development, and explore sustainable uses, market dynamics, and emerging trends shaping the future of barley.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for ingredient companies, R&D professionals, U.S. barley suppliers, and others in the food barley supply chain who want to deepen their understanding of market trends, nutrition, and processing techniques.
Who to Contact With Question
Elizabeth Benson, Program Manager
elizabeth.k.benson@northerncrops.com
701.231.4578