Kernza is a form of intermediate wheatgrass, a distant cousin of wheat that was introduced to this country over a century ago as a forage crop. Over the years, groups like the Land Institute have been working with the University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative to develop a line of Kernza that can produce both forage and grain in the Upper Midwest without being replanted year-after-year. Farmers in the region have found that thus far, they can grow it for roughly three years without replanting it, making it the world’s first commercially viable perennial grain. Markets are still being developed for Kernza, and farmers are working with agronomists, plant breeders, processors, and equipment experts to develop planting, harvesting, and handling techniques for this crop. On this page you will find numerous resources related to best practices for Kernza, including how-to videos. For more information on Kernza, see