Steven Edwardson | North Dakota Barley Council
- What is your role/position at ND Barley Council?
- Steven Edwardson serves as executive administrator for the ND Barley Council. The role involves implementation of projects and procedures as directed by the board of directors.
- Tell me a little bit about what the ND Barley Council does.
- The ND Barley Council:
- Supports research and development of new barley varieties.
- Provides education to buyers on barley production and procurement practices.
- Develops markets for barley in the domestic and international marketplace.
- Supports agricultural policies that are beneficial to barley producers.
- The ND Barley Council:
- General status of barley in your industry/future of barley in North Dakota?
- Barley has become a specialty crop that is essentially an ingredient produced under contract, with the majority of the production targeted to the malting and brewing industry.
- Barley is also an ingredient in pet food. Approximately 25% of North Dakota barley production is utilized in pet food.
- Barley will continue to be produced in North Dakota provided it is profitable in comparison with other crop enterprises.
- Why did you decide to sponsor Think Barley?
- Because it is important to continue to promote barley utilization as a food ingredient as well as an ingredient for malting and brewing.
- What do you want people to know about Think Barley?
- Think Barley is an excellent site for learning about barley utilization and supply.
- Where would you like to see Think Barley in the future?
- Think Barley should consider expanding the depth of information for barley utilization in food ingredients as well as malting and brewing applications.
Think Barley is a great source of information for anyone seeking knowledge on barley utilization.