kernza® & miso cookie mix
GRASS PICKEREL - Kernza Miso Cookie Mix
Why This Mascot: Grass pickerel thrive in clean waterways protected from harmful agricultural runoff by Kernza's deep root systems, which filter water naturally and prevent soil erosion.
Fun Facts:
- Smallest member of the pike family, usually under 12 inches long.
- Can live in water as shallow as 6 inches.
- Indicator species for clean water - their presence means healthy aquatic ecosystems.
- Ambush predators: they hide among vegetation and dart forward with lightning speed to catch prey.
- They spawn in flooded marshes in early spring, making them sensitive to habitat changes.
Biodiversity & Ecosystems
Native plants: Common Milkweed, Prairie Rose
Insects: Leaf beetles, predaceous spiders
Birds (Merlin): Eastern Kingbird, Dickcissel, Red-winged Blackbird
Observations: The integration of Kernza and alfalfa offers an excellent foundation for both soil conservation and biodiversity. Alfalfa functions as a perennial nitrogen fixer while Kernza supports root stability, erosion resistance, and seasonal cover for wildlife.
Soil Health & Emissions
Perennial grains are champions at pulling carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil. This agricultural approach has a significant, measurable impact:
- Negative Carbon Footprint: Our Kernza® and Salish wheats have negative carbon intensities, meaning they remove more greenhouse gases than they produce.
- Impressive Sequestration: Just one acre of Kernza® in our blend sequesters carbon equivalent to taking 2 cars off the road each year and offsets the energy use of more than 1.5 homes.
- Quantifiable Soil Gains: We expect a minimum of 616 kg of carbon per acre to be added back into the soil, enriching it for future growth.
Nutrient Density & Wellness
Healthier soil means healthier plants, which leads to more nutritious food. Perennial grains grown in regenerative systems are naturally more nutrient-dense.
What this means for your flour
The grains are able to absorb a wider array of vitamins and minerals from the thriving soil ecosystem.
Along with more protein and fiber than other grains, perennial flours have richer, nuttier, and more complex flavor profile.