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be emphasized when Kernza products more extensively hit the market. Kernza has been successfully used in making bread, pasta, and beer. Before producers start raising Kernza, they will want to know if an infrastructure leading to a market exists for this unusual grain. Besides improving Kernza, e Land Institute is developing a supply chain and leading the commercialization process for the grain. Already the outdoor gear company, Patagonia, has made two beers from Kernza called Long Root Ale and Long Root Wit. "I sold my 2018 crop for seed. I had to send the grain in totes to North Dakota where it was dehulled and cleaned. It will be easier once more farmers are raising Kernza, and an infrastructure is in place," said Engellant. " I sold the 2019 crop to Patagonia Provisions. In the future I plan to have a contract for it," Besides Patagonia, General Mills and several smaller operations are presently buying Kernza. Will Montana farmers be raising Kernza by 2035? Many concede that they have never heard of Kernza, but with the agricultural industry making so many dramatic changes, they agree that new crops aren't surprising, and they have become adaptive to change. Montana farmers will have an advantage. Engellant will be around to provide encouragement when the intermediate wheatgrass plants fail to emerge at the expected time. Engellant examines 2019-grown Kernza® grain raised on the family farm near Geraldine. Fort Benton Realty LLC (406) 622-3803 • www.fbrealty.com FBR Fort Benton Realty, LLC Price $216,500 Price $625,000 Price $625,000 MONTANA FARM INVESTMENT 9,200 Acres: located in central Montana, N of Lewistown. Includes 7,200 acres of cropland, two homes & two sets of farm buildings with 1/3 million bushels grain storage and a 4,000 head feedlot capacity. Local cropping practices include Winter & Spring Wheat, Barley and Pulse Crops. Irrigation rights and development are possible. There's Elk, Deer, Antelope & Pheasant hunting on this farm, and Fishing in this area. Enjoy income and modest return on investment with hunting privileges as a significant Montana Land Owner. Farm is priced at $1,850 per acre To see Incredible Aerial Video of this Property, go to link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgBiT_fFu8I&feature=youtu.be Call Mark Pyrak, Broker 406-788-9280 Price $16,789,000 Price $16,789,000 EAST CONRAD FARM 19 Acres with 14 acres non-irrigated cropland located 20 miles East of Conrad, MT. Includes nice 4-bedroom home and good set of farm buildings with shop, storage bldgs and grain storage. Large garden area and tall matures trees around buildings. Water District provides 700,000 gallons of water annually. Near Glacier National Park. Good hunting and fishing nearby in Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Marias River, and Tiber Reservoir. Total Price is $625,000. farm406 22