We will quantify the economic and environmental benefits of organic naked barley production and products. Workshops will educate stakeholders on best management practices and processing procedures. We will evaluate agronomic, food, feed, malting, and brewing performance. We will assess germplasm under organic conditions in school and home gardens, university research stations, and on-farm trials. Development, assessment, and participatory breeding of naked multi-use barley will be conducted in five representative regions/states - Pacific Northwest (OR, WA), Upper Midwest (MN, WI) and North East (NY) - using three classes of germplasm: a composite targeted to K-12 students and gardeners, a large diversity panel to apply genetic data to improve barley for organic systems, and a multi-regional trial to identify varieties for release. We will breed for naked barley and a modest level of &beta -glucan to create varieties suitable for brewing, feed use, and that will meet FDA guidelines for soluble fiber in human diets. Currently, organic barley end-uses and markets are stratified due the presence of an adhering hull and grain &beta -glucan content. Our long-term goal is to provide organic gardeners, growers, processors, and consumers with an alternative crop, food, and raw material that will be economically rewarding and sustainable. r/Portland is a subreddit for the Portland Metro Area but is not affiliated with the city or other local governments.Non Technical Summary Organic growers need new crops, markets, and rotation options supported by varieties that are developed specifically for organic conditions.
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