Growing and Processing Staple Foods
Although the focus of growing your own food is often on things like fruits and vegetables it is also entirely possible to grow the calorie-dense foods that sustain us. In this class, we will go over how to grow, process, and store staple crops including roots, grains, dried beans and peas, and nuts. So if you've ever wondered how to grow these things this class will cover the best ones to grow in the St. Louis climate that are easy to process on a small scale. We will cover a large number of things including potatoes, grain peas, lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, sorghum, corn, millet, amaranth, hazelnuts, chestnut, and even edible acorns.
How to Make a Grain Huller: • Converting A Grain Grinder Into a Rice Huller