Conservation Innovation: Ben and Alison Sklarczyk, Sklarczyk Seed Farm

Описание: Sklarczyk Seed Farm is a third-generation operation farming over 2,000 acres of barley, oats, wheat, corn, and soybeans, as well as 50,000 square feet of greenhouse space. They have received MAEAP certification for the Farmstead, Cropping, and Greenhouse Systems. Their hydroponic seed potato greenhouse operation is the focus of their diversified farm, producing over nine million seed potatoes of over one hundred different varieties annually. Their on-site tissue culture lab produces plantlets for the greenhouse as well as a handful of other growers. All mini-tubers produced are certified to be virus and disease free by the Michigan Seed Potato Association.

In 2019 the farm produced its first crop of malting barley for Great Lakes Malt, exceeding malting standards in the quality of their barley. Since then, they have continued to explore barley varieties through on-farm trials to achieve the highest possible quality in their region. They are dedicated to pursuing long-term sustainability goals through increased diversification, practical research and regenerative practices.

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