Farmers are increasingly seeking innovative ways to diversify their crops and tap into new markets. A recent project led by farmer Will Glazik and the IDEA Farm Network in Illinois is demonstrating how heirloom corn could unlock market opportunities. Glazik's $17,530 North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farmer Rancher project investigated the potential of growing heirloom corn varieties, such as Bloody Butcher, Wapsie Valley and Hopi Blue, specifically for use in the production of craft spirits.
Heirloom corn offers flavor, potential
In Illinois, farmers and researchers investigated the potential of growing heirloom corn varieties, such as Bloody Butcher, Wapsie Valley and Hopi Blue, specifically for use in craft spirits production.
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