Why I’m Proud to Represent Kentucky Small Grain Growers
Pat Clements, Chairman
Kentucky Small Grain Promotion Council
Growing wheat and other small grains means staying on your toes—it’s a crop tied to a constantly changing market. Here in Springfield, KY, I love raising wheat because it pushes me to keep learning, especially through ongoing research.
As Chairman of the Kentucky Small Grain Growers Promotion Council (KYSGGPC) and President of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), I’m grateful for the opportunity to advocate for small grain growers—both here in Kentucky and across the country.
Kentucky’s voice in national wheat production is stronger than ever, thanks to our state’s involvement with NAWG and the leadership of Kentucky farmer Bernard Peterson, who recently completed his term as Chairman of the National Wheat Foundation.
Latest News
Kentucky Wheat Summary
Events & Education
2024 Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest
Learn about our Rye Project and Soil Conservation
This video from The Nature Conservancy features several Kentucky farmers, including KySGGA president Sam Halcomb.
Our Programs
Research & Variety Testing
More than $2.5 million have been directed to research projects aimed at increasing profitability for Kentucky's small grain farmers. See the latest list of projects and research reports.
Market Development
We are dedicated to strengthening existing markets and finding new markets for Kentucky's small grain farmers. Specialty food products and a growing brewing and distilling industry are new opportunities. Learn more
Grower Education
Providing the latest agronomic and marketing information helps growers make decisions on their farms for maximum profitability. See our list of production resources and education events.
Gifts of Grain
KySGGA has established an endowment fund at the University of Kentucky to ensure the advancement of production research. KySGGA will match grower and private company contributions up to $50,000. Learn more
Consumer Education & Promotion
Promoting the benefits of small grain foods is the first step in developing strong markets. This is accomplished through consumer and classroom programs. Learn how we promote grain foods.
Wheat Yield Contests
KySGGA sponsors the annual Kentucky Wheat Yield Production Contest administered by the University of Kentucky. Each state (convention and no-till categories) and area winners receive a cash prize. Learn more
Snapshot of Kentucky's Small Grain Production
The USDA released the results from the 2022 Ag Census in 2024. We made note of the farms and acres devoted to small grain production in the Commonwealth. While the Kentucky Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Office regularly keeps data on wheat produced within the Commonwealth, the 5-year census is the only document that reports on lesser small grains.
