Emerging Crops Outreach Program Coordinator
Division of Extension - Agriculture Institute | Crops and Soils - Emerging Crops
Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
Steffen Mirsky, Emerging Crops Outreach Program Coordinator, supports new crop development in Wisconsin to help diversity our food and farming systems. He is involved in research, farmer technical assistance, education outreach, and supply chain development. His current areas of focus include honeyberries and Kernza perennial grain.
Areas of expertise continued: Hazelnuts, Kernza perennial grain.
Talks:
Honeyberry - A Promising New Cold-Hardy Berry for Wisconsin
Honeyberries are an exciting new berry crop for growers and consumers! These high antioxidant berries have a delicious flavor often described as a cross between a raspberry and blueberry! Suitable for the home garden and commercial plantings, honeyberries, also known as haskap, are gaining in popularity. Come find out why!
Transforming our Agricultural Systems with Kernza Perennial Grain
Kernza perennial grain is the world’s first perennial grain. Rather than having to replant every year, Kernza can be harvested for three years and grows roots over 10 feet deep, providing tremendous benefits for water quality and soil health. Learn about this transformative new perennial grain in Wisconsin!