Thank you, Dipak, for the pointer. Thanks also to Esther and Abhinav for their interest in a possible meeting on pearl millet. Dipak, I did actually reach out to Dr. Perumal last November, and will do so again. (Writing from a custom domain name sometimes means email goes to spam.) All, I think we'll have to work behind the scenes, as it were, to see how best to organize a Zoom on grain pearl millet. Btw, pearl millet is our "millet of the month" in April. Best to everyone, Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 4:41 PM Dipak Santra <dsantra2@unl.edu> wrote:

Dr. Ramaswamy Perumal at K-State University, Hays, KS is working to develop pearl millet grain type varieties for human consumption. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only public breeding program doing this.

Thanks

Dipak

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Thank you, Steve, for the question, and Joni, for the follow up.

Since there are several people on this list with an interest of one sort or another in pearl millet as a grain crop in the US for human consumption, as well as others who are not here, I've been thinking about ways to facilitate communication among people in this group.

A first question, however, is whether there is any existing group of people of any specialization in North America, concerned with growing grain pearl millet for human food?

If not, would there be interest in an online meeting on grain pearl millet in North America, to include interested researchers, farmers, processors, and culinary experts?

I'm bcc'ing Melanie Harrison of the USDA station in Griffin, Georgia, which deals with pearl millet (among some of the other millets) for her info and possible input regarding (1) seed, and (2) a possible interest group.

DO, EL, MI, US NAMA

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Steve, do you know Clint Jessen in WY? He grows it, want me to connect you?

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On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:22 AM Steve DeWitt via Collab < collab@lists.millets2023.space> wrote:

I have been searching for a source of grain type Pearl Millet seed for planting in Oklahoma this Spring. There are plenty of forage hybrids available, but I’ve had no luck finding a shorter statured grain variety. 10 to 50 pounds is sufficient. Any referrals or contacts are greatly appreciated. Steve DeWitt Willow Creek Farms wcfarms2010@icloud.com

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Thank you, Babak, for this pointer. Very interested to learn of the work of Dr, Om Dangi on pearl millet in Canada. Looking online, I see he has also worked on sorghum. The URL you supplied did something unusual - not your fault - but it led to the website of a US -based organization that states that it was AERC but is now Clean Earth Inc. at a different URL. The AERC you're referring to is Agriculture Environmental Renewal Canada (AERC) at https://www.aerc.ca - the only difference I see being the https rather than http in the URL. Please note https://www.aerc.ca as the good URL. In any event, someone reached out to me mentioning you (thanks for the referral) and I'll follow up with them and with Dr. Dangi, and will share what I find out with the list. All the best, Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 3:13 PM BABAK NAKHODA <b.nakhoda@yahoo.com> wrote:

Dear Colleagues, Regarding grain pearl millet for North America (US and Canada) you may contact Dr. Om Dangi at AERC. http://www.AERC.CA <http://www.AERC.Com>

Best regards Babak

*Babak Nakhoda (PhD)* *Department of **Molecular Physiology**,* *Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran,* *Seed and Plant Improvement Campus,* *Shahid-Fahmideh Blvd.,** P.O. Box: 31535-1897,* *Karaj** - Iran.* *Tel: +98 26 32709485 and +98 26 32700955* *Cell: +98 935 291 0160 and +98 912 367 7137* *Fax: +98 26 32701067* *Email: B.Nakhoda at yahoo.com <B.Nakhoda@yahoo.com>*

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 09:01:34 PM GMT+3:30, Don Osborn < don@milletsalliance.org> wrote:

Thank you, Dipak, for the pointer. Thanks also to Esther and Abhinav for their interest in a possible meeting on pearl millet.

Dipak, I did actually reach out to Dr. Perumal last November, and will do so again. (Writing from a custom domain name sometimes means email goes to spam.)

All, I think we'll have to work behind the scenes, as it were, to see how best to organize a Zoom on grain pearl millet.

Btw, pearl millet is our "millet of the month" in April.

Best to everyone,

Don

DO, EL, MI, US NAMA

On Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 4:41 PM Dipak Santra <dsantra2@unl.edu> wrote:

Dr. Ramaswamy Perumal at K-State University, Hays, KS is working to develop pearl millet grain type varieties for human consumption. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only public breeding program doing this.

Thanks

Dipak

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Thank you, Steve, for the question, and Joni, for the follow up.

Since there are several people on this list with an interest of one sort or another in pearl millet as a grain crop in the US for human consumption, as well as others who are not here, I've been thinking about ways to facilitate communication among people in this group.

A first question, however, is whether there is any existing group of people of any specialization in North America, concerned with growing grain pearl millet for human food?

If not, would there be interest in an online meeting on grain pearl millet in North America, to include interested researchers, farmers, processors, and culinary experts?

I'm bcc'ing Melanie Harrison of the USDA station in Griffin, Georgia, which deals with pearl millet (among some of the other millets) for her info and possible input regarding (1) seed, and (2) a possible interest group.

DO, EL, MI, US NAMA

On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 12:36 PM Joni Kindwall-Moore < joni@snacktivistfoods.com> wrote:

Steve, do you know Clint Jessen in WY? He grows it, want me to connect you?

*Joni Kindwall-Moore BSN-RN, BA* Founder, Innovator, Mother, Nurse, Activist

*P: 406-334-1608* *www.snacktivistfoods.com <http://www.snacktivistfoods.com/>* *Scan this QR code to experience the Snacktivist Nation! *

On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:22 AM Steve DeWitt via Collab < collab@lists.millets2023.space> wrote:

I have been searching for a source of grain type Pearl Millet seed for planting in Oklahoma this Spring. There are plenty of forage hybrids available, but I’ve had no luck finding a shorter statured grain variety. 10 to 50 pounds is sufficient. Any referrals or contacts are greatly appreciated. Steve DeWitt Willow Creek Farms wcfarms2010@icloud.com

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Thank you, Babak, This additional information is helpful. A key question will be about the intended use of these varieties. For example whether any are grown for grain, or if they are primarily for forage. All the best, Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM BABAK NAKHODA <b.nakhoda@yahoo.com> wrote:

Dear Don,

Thanks for your email and clarification. Yes, you are right. I meant Agriculture Environmental Renewal Canada (AERC):

Sorghum Seeds, Millet Seeds & Pearl Millet in Canada | AERC

Looking for high-quality sorghum and millet seeds in Canada? Look no further than AERC. We offer a wide selectio... <https://www.aerc.ca> Dr. Dangi and his team have been working on different kinds of sorghum and millets for north America and have successfully produced a wide range of hybrids for different agro-climatic conditions. Interestingly, they have hybrid foxtail millet too. Their varieties and hybrids are well adapted to cold weather in North America and short growing season. Hence, I assume that they will perform very well in Missouri too. I am working with them to evaluate their superior materials in Iran too. Just had some problems with the quarantine office for the "risk assessments"...!!! Hopefully, we can get the IPs by the next week after very long Holiday season...!

Best regards Babak

*Babak Nakhoda (PhD)* *Department of Systems B**iology**,* *Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran,* *Seed and Plant Improvement Campus,* *Shahid-Fahmideh Blvd.,** P.O. Box: 31535-1897,* *Karaj** - Iran.* *Tel: +98 26 32709485 and +98 26 32700955* *Cell: +98 935 291 0160 and +98 912 367 7137* *Fax: +98 26 32701067* *Email: B.Nakhoda at yahoo.com <B.Nakhoda@yahoo.com>*

On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 03:55:51 AM GMT+3:30, Don Osborn < don@milletsalliance.org> wrote:

Thank you, Babak, for this pointer. Very interested to learn of the work of Dr, Om Dangi on pearl millet in Canada. Looking online, I see he has also worked on sorghum.

The URL you supplied did something unusual - not your fault - but it led to the website of a US -based organization that states that it was AERC but is now Clean Earth Inc. at a different URL. The AERC you're referring to is Agriculture Environmental Renewal Canada (AERC) at https://www.aerc.ca - the only difference I see being the https rather than http in the URL. Please note https://www.aerc.ca as the good URL.

In any event, someone reached out to me mentioning you (thanks for the referral) and I'll follow up with them and with Dr. Dangi, and will share what I find out with the list.

All the best,

Don

DO, EL, MI, US NAMA

On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 3:13 PM BABAK NAKHODA <b.nakhoda@yahoo.com> wrote:

Dear Colleagues, Regarding grain pearl millet for North America (US and Canada) you may contact Dr. Om Dangi at AERC. http://www.AERC.CA <http://www.AERC.Com>

Best regards Babak

*Babak Nakhoda (PhD)* *Department of **Molecular Physiology**,* *Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran,* *Seed and Plant Improvement Campus,* *Shahid-Fahmideh Blvd.,** P.O. Box: 31535-1897,* *Karaj** - Iran.* *Tel: +98 26 32709485 and +98 26 32700955* *Cell: +98 935 291 0160 and +98 912 367 7137* *Fax: +98 26 32701067* *Email: B.Nakhoda at yahoo.com <B.Nakhoda@yahoo.com>*

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 09:01:34 PM GMT+3:30, Don Osborn < don@milletsalliance.org> wrote:

Thank you, Dipak, for the pointer. Thanks also to Esther and Abhinav for their interest in a possible meeting on pearl millet.

Dipak, I did actually reach out to Dr. Perumal last November, and will do so again. (Writing from a custom domain name sometimes means email goes to spam.)

All, I think we'll have to work behind the scenes, as it were, to see how best to organize a Zoom on grain pearl millet.

Btw, pearl millet is our "millet of the month" in April.

Best to everyone,

Don

DO, EL, MI, US NAMA

On Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 4:41 PM Dipak Santra <dsantra2@unl.edu> wrote:

Dr. Ramaswamy Perumal at K-State University, Hays, KS is working to develop pearl millet grain type varieties for human consumption. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only public breeding program doing this.

Thanks

Dipak

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Thank you, Steve, for the question, and Joni, for the follow up.

Since there are several people on this list with an interest of one sort or another in pearl millet as a grain crop in the US for human consumption, as well as others who are not here, I've been thinking about ways to facilitate communication among people in this group.

A first question, however, is whether there is any existing group of people of any specialization in North America, concerned with growing grain pearl millet for human food?

If not, would there be interest in an online meeting on grain pearl millet in North America, to include interested researchers, farmers, processors, and culinary experts?

I'm bcc'ing Melanie Harrison of the USDA station in Griffin, Georgia, which deals with pearl millet (among some of the other millets) for her info and possible input regarding (1) seed, and (2) a possible interest group.

DO, EL, MI, US NAMA

On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 12:36 PM Joni Kindwall-Moore < joni@snacktivistfoods.com> wrote:

Steve, do you know Clint Jessen in WY? He grows it, want me to connect you?

*Joni Kindwall-Moore BSN-RN, BA* Founder, Innovator, Mother, Nurse, Activist

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On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:22 AM Steve DeWitt via Collab < collab@lists.millets2023.space> wrote:

I have been searching for a source of grain type Pearl Millet seed for planting in Oklahoma this Spring. There are plenty of forage hybrids available, but I’ve had no luck finding a shorter statured grain variety. 10 to 50 pounds is sufficient. Any referrals or contacts are greatly appreciated. Steve DeWitt Willow Creek Farms wcfarms2010@icloud.com

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Thank you, Melanie, for your reply and the information you shared, including the attached "Report to the Sorghum and Millet Crop Germplasm Committee" (April 2024). The work you are doing is appreciated. May I ask if your office (and I might add to this question, the USDA station that David Brenner heads in Ames, IA) has any regular interaction with counterpart agencies in Canada and Mexico? The latter might have interesting potential for what we call "S9 millets," which scientists there would certainly be aware of. All the best, Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 8:54 AM Harrison, Melanie - REE-ARS < melanie.harrison@usda.gov> wrote:

Hi All,

I curate the pearl millet collection that is maintained in Griffin, GA. Our germplasm is available in small quantities (100 seed per accession) for researchers and plant breeders. Information about the collection which is part of the USDA National Plant Germplasm System can be found at https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/cropdetail?type=species&id=445. To note, the pearl millet is included in the S9 millets group.

I gave a report at the recent Sorghum and Millet Crop Germplasm Committee that was held in conjunction with the Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America (see attached). The report mainly focuses on sorghum but also includes information about the status of the pearl millet collection.

If you need additional information from me, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Melanie

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*Melanie Harrison, PhD.*

*Research Leader*

Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit <https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/griffin-ga/pgrcu/>

United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

1109 Experiment Street

Griffin, GA 30223

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Thank you, Steve, for the question, and Joni, for the follow up.

Since there are several people on this list with an interest of one sort or another in pearl millet as a grain crop in the US for human consumption, as well as others who are not here, I've been thinking about ways to facilitate communication among people in this group.

A first question, however, is whether there is any existing group of people of any specialization in North America, concerned with growing grain pearl millet for human food?

If not, would there be interest in an online meeting on grain pearl millet in North America, to include interested researchers, farmers, processors, and culinary experts?

I'm bcc'ing Melanie Harrison of the USDA station in Griffin, Georgia, which deals with pearl millet (among some of the other millets) for her info and possible input regarding (1) seed, and (2) a possible interest group.

DO, EL, MI, US

NAMA

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*Joni Kindwall-Moore BSN-RN, BA*

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On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:22 AM Steve DeWitt via Collab < collab@lists.millets2023.space> wrote:

I have been searching for a source of grain type Pearl Millet seed for planting in Oklahoma this Spring. There are plenty of forage hybrids available, but I’ve had no luck finding a shorter statured grain variety. 10 to 50 pounds is sufficient. Any referrals or contacts are greatly appreciated. Steve DeWitt Willow Creek Farms wcfarms2010@icloud.com

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We send seeds to Canada occasionally. The Canadians have a good proso millet collection. David Brenner ________________________________ From: Harrison, Melanie - REE-ARS <melanie.harrison@usda.gov> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 4:11 PM To: Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org>; dbrenner@iastate.edu <dbrenner@iastate.edu> Cc: collab@lists.millets2023.space <collab@lists.millets2023.space> Subject: RE: [External Email]Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed Hi Don, I do not interact with either of these agencies on a regular basis myself. David Brenner may have more interaction, but I will let him answer that question. 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All the best, Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 8:54 AM Harrison, Melanie - REE-ARS <melanie.harrison@usda.gov<mailto:melanie.harrison@usda.gov>> wrote: Hi All, I curate the pearl millet collection that is maintained in Griffin, GA. Our germplasm is available in small quantities (100 seed per accession) for researchers and plant breeders. Information about the collection which is part of the USDA National Plant Germplasm System can be found at https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/cropdetail?type=species&id=445. To note, the pearl millet is included in the S9 millets group. I gave a report at the recent Sorghum and Millet Crop Germplasm Committee that was held in conjunction with the Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America (see attached). The report mainly focuses on sorghum but also includes information about the status of the pearl millet collection. If you need additional information from me, please let me know. Sincerely, Melanie [USDA Logo Colored] Melanie Harrison, PhD. Research Leader Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit<https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/griffin-ga/pgrcu/> United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 From: Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org<mailto:don@milletsalliance.org>> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:49 PM To: collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:collab@lists.millets2023.space> Cc: Steve DeWitt <wcfarms2010@icloud.com<mailto:wcfarms2010@icloud.com>>; Joni Kindwall-Moore <joni@snacktivistfoods.com<mailto:joni@snacktivistfoods.com>> Subject: [External Email]Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed [External Email] If this message comes from an unexpected sender or references a vague/unexpected topic; Use caution before clicking links or opening attachments. Please send any concerns or suspicious messages to: Spam.Abuse@usda.gov<mailto:Spam.Abuse@usda.gov> Thank you, Steve, for the question, and Joni, for the follow up. Since there are several people on this list with an interest of one sort or another in pearl millet as a grain crop in the US for human consumption, as well as others who are not here, I've been thinking about ways to facilitate communication among people in this group. A first question, however, is whether there is any existing group of people of any specialization in North America, concerned with growing grain pearl millet for human food? If not, would there be interest in an online meeting on grain pearl millet in North America, to include interested researchers, farmers, processors, and culinary experts? I'm bcc'ing Melanie Harrison of the USDA station in Griffin, Georgia, which deals with pearl millet (among some of the other millets) for her info and possible input regarding (1) seed, and (2) a possible interest group. DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 12:36 PM Joni Kindwall-Moore <joni@snacktivistfoods.com<mailto:joni@snacktivistfoods.com>> wrote: Steve, do you know Clint Jessen in WY? He grows it, want me to connect you? Joni Kindwall-Moore BSN-RN, BA Founder, Innovator, Mother, Nurse, Activist [Image removed by sender.] P: 406-334-1608 www.snacktivistfoods.com<http://www.snacktivistfoods.com/> Scan this QR code to experience the Snacktivist Nation! [Image removed by sender.] On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:22 AM Steve DeWitt via Collab <collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:collab@lists.millets2023.space>> wrote: I have been searching for a source of grain type Pearl Millet seed for planting in Oklahoma this Spring. There are plenty of forage hybrids available, but I’ve had no luck finding a shorter statured grain variety. 10 to 50 pounds is sufficient. Any referrals or contacts are greatly appreciated. Steve DeWitt Willow Creek Farms wcfarms2010@icloud.com<mailto:wcfarms2010@icloud.com> Sent from my iPhone -- Collab mailing list Collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:Collab@lists.millets2023.space> https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab -- Collab mailing list Collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:Collab@lists.millets2023.space> https://lists.millets2023.space/mailman/listinfo/collab This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

Don, Information on the Canadian germplasm collection can be found at https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/science/collections/plant-gene-resources-ca.... Sincerely, Melanie From: Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:19 AM To: Brenner, David (CTR) - REE-ARS <david.brenner@usda.gov> Cc: Harrison, Melanie - REE-ARS <melanie.harrison@usda.gov>; dbrenner@iastate.edu; collab@lists.millets2023.space Subject: Re: [External Email]Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed Thank you Melanie, David. This information is appreciated. Where can one find more information about their activities? All the best, Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 12:48 PM Brenner, David (CTR) - REE-ARS <david.brenner@usda.gov<mailto:david.brenner@usda.gov>> wrote: We send seeds to Canada occasionally. The Canadians have a good proso millet collection. David Brenner ________________________________ From: Harrison, Melanie - REE-ARS <melanie.harrison@usda.gov<mailto:melanie.harrison@usda.gov>> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 4:11 PM To: Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org<mailto:don@milletsalliance.org>>; dbrenner@iastate.edu<mailto:dbrenner@iastate.edu> <dbrenner@iastate.edu<mailto:dbrenner@iastate.edu>> Cc: collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:collab@lists.millets2023.space> <collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:collab@lists.millets2023.space>> Subject: RE: [External Email]Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed Hi Don, I do not interact with either of these agencies on a regular basis myself. David Brenner may have more interaction, but I will let him answer that question. Melanie From: Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org<mailto:don@milletsalliance.org>> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 7:59 PM To: Harrison, Melanie - REE-ARS <melanie.harrison@usda.gov<mailto:melanie.harrison@usda.gov>> Cc: collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:collab@lists.millets2023.space> Subject: Re: [External Email]Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed Thank you, Melanie, for your reply and the information you shared, including the attached "Report to the Sorghum and Millet Crop Germplasm Committee" (April 2024). The work you are doing is appreciated. May I ask if your office (and I might add to this question, the USDA station that David Brenner heads in Ames, IA) has any regular interaction with counterpart agencies in Canada and Mexico? The latter might have interesting potential for what we call "S9 millets," which scientists there would certainly be aware of. All the best, Don DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 8:54 AM Harrison, Melanie - REE-ARS <melanie.harrison@usda.gov<mailto:melanie.harrison@usda.gov>> wrote: Hi All, I curate the pearl millet collection that is maintained in Griffin, GA. Our germplasm is available in small quantities (100 seed per accession) for researchers and plant breeders. Information about the collection which is part of the USDA National Plant Germplasm System can be found at https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/cropdetail?type=species&id=445. To note, the pearl millet is included in the S9 millets group. I gave a report at the recent Sorghum and Millet Crop Germplasm Committee that was held in conjunction with the Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America (see attached). The report mainly focuses on sorghum but also includes information about the status of the pearl millet collection. If you need additional information from me, please let me know. Sincerely, Melanie [USDA Logo Colored] Melanie Harrison, PhD. Research Leader Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit<https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/griffin-ga/pgrcu/> United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 From: Don Osborn <don@milletsalliance.org<mailto:don@milletsalliance.org>> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:49 PM To: collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:collab@lists.millets2023.space> Cc: Steve DeWitt <wcfarms2010@icloud.com<mailto:wcfarms2010@icloud.com>>; Joni Kindwall-Moore <joni@snacktivistfoods.com<mailto:joni@snacktivistfoods.com>> Subject: [External Email]Re: [Collab] Seeking Pearl Millet Seed [External Email] If this message comes from an unexpected sender or references a vague/unexpected topic; Use caution before clicking links or opening attachments. Please send any concerns or suspicious messages to: Spam.Abuse@usda.gov<mailto:Spam.Abuse@usda.gov> Thank you, Steve, for the question, and Joni, for the follow up. Since there are several people on this list with an interest of one sort or another in pearl millet as a grain crop in the US for human consumption, as well as others who are not here, I've been thinking about ways to facilitate communication among people in this group. A first question, however, is whether there is any existing group of people of any specialization in North America, concerned with growing grain pearl millet for human food? If not, would there be interest in an online meeting on grain pearl millet in North America, to include interested researchers, farmers, processors, and culinary experts? I'm bcc'ing Melanie Harrison of the USDA station in Griffin, Georgia, which deals with pearl millet (among some of the other millets) for her info and possible input regarding (1) seed, and (2) a possible interest group. DO, EL, MI, US NAMA On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 12:36 PM Joni Kindwall-Moore <joni@snacktivistfoods.com<mailto:joni@snacktivistfoods.com>> wrote: Steve, do you know Clint Jessen in WY? He grows it, want me to connect you? Joni Kindwall-Moore BSN-RN, BA Founder, Innovator, Mother, Nurse, Activist [Image removed by sender.] P: 406-334-1608 www.snacktivistfoods.com<http://www.snacktivistfoods.com/> Scan this QR code to experience the Snacktivist Nation! [Image removed by sender.] On Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 9:22 AM Steve DeWitt via Collab <collab@lists.millets2023.space<mailto:collab@lists.millets2023.space>> wrote: I have been searching for a source of grain type Pearl Millet seed for planting in Oklahoma this Spring. 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