We invite farmers to participate in a University of Guelph research study examining current knowledge and familiarity among Canadian growers and processors regarding pseudocereals (such as buckwheat and quinoa). The purpose of this study is to identify barriers to cultivation and utilization and explore opportunities for growth in this sector.
Your perspective is essential to understanding adoption challenges and potential solutions whether you currently grow pseudocereals or not. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will remain open until January 31, 2026.
Please use this link to participate: Grower survey – buckwheat and quinoa | Qualtrics Survey
This study has received ethics approval (REB procedure #1814), and all responses will remain confidential. Anonymized data will be used to create a report that may be published in academic journals or presented at scholarly conferences. The outcomes may also inform government, growers, and producers with an interest in pseudocereals.
For more details, please see the attached advertisement document.
This study is conducted by:
• Dr. Iris Joye, Department of Food Science
• Dr. Andreas Boecker, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics
• Emily Lin (MSc researcher), Department of Food Science
University of Guelph
Thank you for considering this request. Your input will help advance knowledge and support Canadian farmers in diversifying crop production.
If you have any questions, please contact us at ijoye@uoguelph.ca or elin01@uoguelph.ca.