David Benscher is a Research Support Specialist in the Small Grains Breeding Program, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Cornell University. For the last 16 years, he has been managing the field research portion of the program and varietal trials for spring and fall planted grains under conventional practices. Most recently, he has been trialing heritage wheat and ancient grains under organic practices.
Greg Roth is a professor of agronomy at Penn State University where he works on grain crops research and extension and focuses on management of grain crops like corn, wheat, barley and soybeans to improve the yield, quality, and value in the marketplace.
Elizabeth Dyck, coordinator of the Organic Growers’ Research and Information-Sharing Network (OGRIN), has conducted research in organic cropping systems for over 20 years, primarily through collaborative on-farm trials with growers. Her current research includes work with modern and heritage wheat and the ancient grains.