> -----Original Message-----
>
> Subject: FW: Buckwheat information
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: john pike [mailto:jpike@siu.edu]
>
> Ms. Kelly,
> I am looking for information and possible contacts concerning
> buckwheat.
> I am a grain specialist for alternative/value-added crops for a project
> sponsored by the Council on Food and Agricultural Research at Southern
> Illinois University. At this time my main concerns are with production
> and
> marketing. Any beneficial aspects of growing the crop related to insect
> or
> disease management or effects on the soil such as nutrient availability
> would be of interest. Most of the interest in buckwheat at this time is
> coming from organic or transitional producers with the hope of taking
> advantage of the benefits listed above. I have not had a great deal of
> luck finding documentation to back up many of these beneficial claims. In
> the area of marketing, I am interested in finding buyers for buckwheat and
> what specifications they have for the grain including standard grading
> perameters and desired volumes. Any information or contacts you could
> provide would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
> John
> John Pike
> Office of Economic and Regional Development
> Southern Illinois University
> Carbondale, IL 62901
>
> (618) 453-3017
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