Hi Vishal, all, Vishal's request went out to this list (Collab) and also to FAO's list, Millets (which now appears to again be posting messages from members). Several replies from subscribers to the latter who are not on Collab also came via reply-to-all to the Collab list administrator, and I'll concatenate them below for everyone's information, but with contact information munged. I can provide that information to anyone who needs it, or you can look it up on the Millets list archives at https://dgroups.org/fao/millets/discussions . These replies address the question of bulk supply of organic sorghum, and come from India and Kenya. It would also be of interest to hear about suppliers of organic sorghum in the US, Canada, and Mexico. (Re the US, I'm bcc'ing Lanier Dabruzzi of Sorghum Checkoff, who you will recall presented in our July 2023 Millets Webinar, and Kristine Dvoracek-Jameson of the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board, in case they have any leads to pass on. Ms. Dvoracek-Jameson succeeded Nate Blum as executive director of NGSB, and Nate of course now is CEO of Sorghum United, as well as being a subscriber to Collab. I'll also bcc the senders of the three messages copied below, for their information.) Messages: --------------------------------------------------------- From: debopamdatta75 (at) gmail.com Hello Mr. Vishal, I am Debopam Datta from Bangalore, India. The organisation that I am professionally associated with provides post-harvest cleaning, grading and sorting solution for all grains including millets. By virtue of our offerings, we are closely connected with suppliers of millets including sorghum who are users of our equipment. I think I can help in connecting you with some organisations who can supply sorghum depending upon your need. I am available on +91- ... (Whatsapp). We can take this discussion further per mutual convenience. Warm Regards - Debopam --------------------------------------------------------- From: soma (at) vattamagro.com Dear Vishal, This is Somasundaram (Soma) from Chennai ? INDIA. I represent the KATAAKSHAM FARMERS PRODUCERS COMPANY LTD, that works with 500+ farmers for millets and we have marketing company called VATTAM AGRO & DAIRY INDUSTRIES PVT LTD. We are already working in exporting millets in bulk to various countries with white labelling on your brands too. Do let us know how we can help you. Regards Soma +91-.... --------------------------------------------------------- From: nellychebet.nc (at) gmail.com Hello all, I am from Kenya and I do supply millets. However, how large is large quantities? Different varieties have different uses and may vary with quantities too. --------------------------------------------------------- DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 10:29 PM Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org> wrote:
Hi Vishal, and thank you for the questions.
With regard to sourcing organic sorghum (or any other millet), one of our hopes is that an online group such as this could facilitate seeking and sharing info on and contacts for supplies and expertise.
With regard to a millets advisory board, it would be helpful to understand more about how you foresee that functioning. Could something more like an open online millets research & development community achieve what you are seeking?
One issue with setting up a board (as I understand it) is identifying members, and defining how it functions and to whom it answers. Thinking in terms of an open virtual community (or possibly more than one for different areas of focus like crops, processing, etc.) could potentially provide a richer resource.
Of course, if you are seeking a millets advisory board primarily for your company or initiative, you could also assemble one by invitation, and perhaps ask the community for recommendations or volunteers?
All the best,
Don
Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance
On Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 6:42 PM Vishal Ramakrishnan via Collab < collab@lists.millets2023.space> wrote:
Hello All,
I previously reached out to this group in regards to establishing a millets advisory board focused on creating additional value-added products from millets besides food products.
As part of this initiative, I am reaching out to understand if there are any bulk suppliers of Organic Sorghum in this group. I would like to establish a steady source of supply in large quantities of this grain and would greatly appreciate any assistance on this matter.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or requests for further information.
Best regards,
Vishal Ramakrishnan Whatsapp: +1-732-218-2522
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