Grain Finder
Track down ancient, heritage and landrace grains in your region
Organizations
ORGANIZATIONS
Grains
Amaranth
Hopi Red Dye Amaranth
High Desert Seed + Gardens
Montrose, CO
Pueblo Seed & Food Co.
Cortez, CO
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Seed
Barley
Barley
Barley, known for its rich, nutty flavor and chewy texture, is a versatile grain in baking and distilling. Its low gluten content makes it perfect for dense, hearty breads and flatbreads. In distilling, barley's enzymes and sugars contribute significantly to malt whisky's complex flavors and smoothness.
Bench View Farms
Rockland, ID
Finnriver Farm & Grainery
Chimacum, WA
High Desert Seed + Gardens
Montrose, CO
Poormon Farms
Seneca Falls, NY
Whole Grain Milling Co
Welcome, MN
Wild Hive Farm
Clinton Corners, NY
LCS Genie
Marc Arnusch Farms
Keenesburg, CO
LCS Odyssey
Marc Arnusch Farms
Keenesburg, CO
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Buckwheat, a gluten-free pseudocereal, is valued for its robust, earthy flavor and nutritional profile. It imparts a unique, nutty taste and a dense, hearty texture to baked goods. Popular in pancakes, noodles, and gluten-free recipes, its versatility is a boon for bakers and distillers seeking distinctive flavors.
Black Cat Organic Farm
Boulder, CO
Brandt Family Farm
Carroll, OH
Finnriver Farm & Grainery
Chimacum, WA
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Pfaltzgraff Farms
Haxtun, CO
Poormon Farms
Seneca Falls, NY
Red Tail Grains
Mebane, NC
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
Whole Grain Milling Co
Welcome, MN
Corn
Bloody Butcher Red Corn
Bloody Butcher, a heritage red corn variety, is renowned for its deep, rich burgundy kernels and robust, earthy flavor. It lends a unique color and hearty texture to cornbreads and polenta. With a higher starch content, it's excellent for distilling, producing spirits with a distinct, full-bodied character.
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Red Tail Grains
Mebane, NC
Blue Clarage
Brandt Family Farm
Carroll, OH
Blue Corn
Blue Corn, a unique maize variety, offers a sweet, earthy flavor with a hint of nuttiness. Its deep blue hue adds vibrant color to baked goods. High in antioxidants, it's ideal for making distinctive, nutrient-rich tortillas, breads, and chips. Popular in artisanal baking and distilling, it adds character to creations.
Bow & Arrow Brand
Towaoc, CO
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Flour
Jacob Springs Farm
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Moxie Bread Co.
Louisville, CO
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Flour, Food
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Storm King Distilling Co.
Montrose, CO
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Beverage
Whiskey Sisters Supply
Burlington, CO
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Grain
Concho Flint Corn
High Desert Seed + Gardens
Montrose, CO
Floriani Red Flint Corn
This red corn was originally from North America and taken to Italy hundreds of years ago where it has been grown and adapted for centuries by alpine farmers and became the staple polenta corn of people living in the Valsugana Valley.
Aspen Moon Farm
Longmont, CO
Hopi Blue Flint Corn
This blue corn was originally developed by the Hopi, the Pueblo Indians of the Rio Grande in New Mexico, and several Southeastern Tribes, including the Cherokee. It remains an essential part of Hopi dishes like piki bread.
Aspen Moon Farm
Longmont, CO
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Jimmy Red
Brandt Family Farm
Carroll, OH
Leaming Yellow
Brandt Family Farm
Carroll, OH
Oaxacan Green Corn
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Roy's Calais Abenaki Flint Corn
Ring-a-Ding Farms
Howard, CO
Wapsie Valley
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
White Corn
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Bow & Arrow Brand
Towaoc, CO
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Flour
Yellow Corn
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Bow & Arrow Brand
Towaoc, CO
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Flour
Poormon Farms
Seneca Falls, NY
Millet
Millet
Millet flour, notable for its slightly sweet, nutty flavor with an earthy undertone, is ideal for baking various flat and leavened breads. Among its varieties, pearl millet is commonly used for flatbreads globally, foxtail millet is favored for flatbreads and cakes, finger millet is versatile in puddings, breads, and cakes, and fonio is used in breads, rolls, and cakes, similar to couscous.
Golden Prairie
Nunn, CO
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Grain
Grains From the Plains
Hugo, CO
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Grain, Flour
Jones Farms Organics
Hooper, CO
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Grain
Pfaltzgraff Farms
Haxtun, CO
Roaring Fork Mill
Carbondale, CO
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Flour
Whiskey Sisters Supply
Burlington, CO
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Grain
Whole Grain Milling Co
Welcome, MN
Oats
Gehl Hull-less
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
Oats
Oats, known for their hearty texture and mild, nutty flavor, are versatile in baking and distilling. They add moisture, creating soft, chewy baked goods and a smooth mouthfeel in beverages. Rich in soluble fiber, they're ideal for health-focused recipes, from rustic breads to oatmeal stouts.
Golden Prairie
Nunn, CO
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Grain
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Poormon Farms
Seneca Falls, NY
Whiskey Sisters Supply
Burlington, CO
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Grain
Whole Grain Milling Co
Welcome, MN
Wild Hive Farm
Clinton Corners, NY
Whole Oat Groats
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Quinoa
Blanca Quinoa
Blanca Quinoa, commonly referred to as white quinoa or ivory quinoa, is known for its light, tender texture and milder taste compared to other varieties, making it ideal for baking. It works wonderfully in baked goods, offering a nutty flavor and crisp texture in recipes like cakes, cookies, and crumbles. This variety, developed by Ernie New in Colorado, is protein-packed and drought tolerant, adapting well to various climates and elevations.
Pueblo Seed & Food Co.
Cortez, CO
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Seed
Quinoa
Finnriver Farm & Grainery
Chimacum, WA
High Desert Seed + Gardens
Montrose, CO
White Mountain Farm
Mosca, CO
Rice
Brown Rice
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Carolina Gold Rice
California Gold Rice
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Rye
Danko Rye
Danko Rye, a robust winter rye variety, is renowned for its intense flavor and excellent baking qualities. It's particularly favored for its dense, hearty texture and deep, spicy undertones, making it ideal for robust rye breads. Its strong gluten helps in retaining the shape and structure of loaves, a crucial trait for artisan bakers. This variety's distinctive taste and texture make it a popular choice for both baking and distilling.
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Ring-a-Ding Farms
Howard, CO
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
Gazelle Rye
Gazelle Rye flour is known for its tangy, grassy flavor with complex floral notes. It's particularly suitable for feeding sourdough starters, enhancing their liveliness. Additionally, it can be used to add a mysterious depth of flavor to pancakes, pastries, and especially European-style loaves.
Cairnspring Mills
Burlington, WA
Wallis Rye
Black Cat Organic Farm
Boulder, CO
Wrens Abruzzi Rye
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Jones Farms Organics
Hooper, CO
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Grain
Sorghum
Black Amber Cane Sorghum
Black Amber Cane Sorghum is a versatile grain known for its deep, richly colored stalks and sweet sorghum syrup. Cultivated for both its grain and syrup production, it offers nutritional benefits and serves as a staple in sustainable agriculture. Ideal for diverse culinary uses, it embodies a balance of tradition and innovation.
Pueblo Seed & Food Co.
Cortez, CO
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Seed
Teff
Teff
High Desert Seed + Gardens
Montrose, CO
Wheat
Blue Emmer Wheat
Blue Emmer is a type of farro with a rich and nutty flavor! These heirloom varieties of wheat are more nutritious, flavorful, and easier to digest than conventionally used varieties. Heritage grains are often more drought resistant and can act as cover-crops for our soil.
Aspen Moon Farm
Longmont, CO
Clark's Cream Wheat
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
The Pig and the Plow
Fort Collins, CO
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Food
Common Wheat
Finnriver Farm & Grainery
Chimacum, WA
Durum Wheat
Durum wheat, known for its hard texture and high protein content, is primarily used in making semolina flour for pasta, couscous, and some Mediterranean breads. Its golden endosperm gives pasta its characteristic yellow color, and its gluten content helps maintain pasta's shape during cooking.
Aspen Moon Farm
Longmont, CO
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Jacob Springs Farm
Boulder, CO
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Grain
Jones Farms Organics
Hooper, CO
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Grain
Pastificio Boulder
Boulder, CO
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Food
Edison™ Wheat
Cairnspring Mills
Burlington, WA
Einkorn Wheat
Generally thought to be the most ancient of wheat varieties available today, einkorn is a diploid wheat with just two sets of chromosomes. While einkorn, with its hard-to-thresh hull, was abandoned as a mainstream crop, it’s still grown in Austria, southern France (where it’s called petit épeautre or “little spelt”), Italy (where it’s called farro piccolo or “little farro”), Germany, and some eastern European countries, in marginally fertile areas. More recently, farmers in Washington state and elsewhere are bringing drought-tolerant einkorn back into production in the U.S.
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Belle Valley Ancient Grains
Newell, SD
Bench View Farms
Rockland, ID
Black Cat Organic Farm
Boulder, CO
Brandt Family Farm
Carroll, OH
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Daily Grains Bakery
Lafayette, CO
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Food
Grand Teton Ancient Grains
Teton, ID
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
Emmer Wheat
The origin of emmer dates from prehistoric times. In historic times it seems to have been cultivated first in Switzerland. It has long been called White Spring, but is here named Vernal. Grown to a considerable extent in MN, ND, SD, and to a lesser extent in CO, KS, MT, NE, OK, TX, and WY. another heirloom from ancient times. Emmer was found in some of the earliest farming areas in Turkey and Greece. It is one of the parents of modern wheat. From Salt Spring Seeds: Also known as Farro. One of the first crops domesticated in the Near East. Gives good yields in poor soils and has good resistance to fungal diseases in wet soil. Excellent flavour eaten as whole grain. To cook, combine 1 part Emmer with 2 parts water, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes. Low in fat, high in iron and dietary fibre.
- Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Belle Valley Ancient Grains
Newell, SD
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance
Mancos, CO
Wild Hive Farm
Clinton Corners, NY
Expresso Wheat
Cairnspring Mills
Burlington, WA
Fortissimo Durum Wheat
Cairnspring Mills
Burlington, WA
Hard Red Spring Wheat
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
Whole Grain Milling Co
Welcome, MN
Wild Hive Farm
Clinton Corners, NY
Hard Red Spring Wheat, Sprouted
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Hard Red Winter Wheat
Hard Red Winter Wheat is a versatile bread wheat, prized for its excellent baking characteristics. It features a medium hard endosperm and red bran, contributing to its rich, deep reddish-brown grain color. This wheat is well-suited for creating hearty whole wheat products, particularly breads, due to its mellow gluten content.
Bench View Farms
Rockland, ID
Blue Grouse Bread
Norwood, CO
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Food
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Farmer Direct Foods
New Cambria, KS
Grains From the Plains
Hugo, CO
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Grain, Flour
Mountain Mama Milling
Monte Vista, CO
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Grain, Flour
Mountain Oven Organic Bakery
Paonia, CO
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Flour, Food
Red Tail Grains
Mebane, NC
Storm King Distilling Co.
Montrose, CO
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Beverage
The Pig and the Plow
Fort Collins, CO
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Food
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
Whiskey Sisters Supply
Burlington, CO
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Grain
India Jammu Wheat
India-Jammu is classified as a common wheat (Triticum aestivum ssp aestivum). It is a landrace from Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an awnless spring wheat and has a pale golden (white) seed color. The grains are hard enough to be graded as “hard white wheat”. The gluten is strong and typical of good artisan breadmaking hard red wheat cultivars, when the grain protein is 12% or more.
Speedwell Farm & Gardens
Longmont, CO
Kamut®/Khorasan Wheat
Bench View Farms
Rockland, ID
Black Cat Organic Farm
Boulder, CO
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Kamut International
Big Sandy, MT
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Kernza®
Kernza® grain is harvested from intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium). This (cousin) of annual wheat has been grown throughout the USA to provide fodder for livestock. Now intermediate wheatgrass is being domesticated as a grain for human food.
Intermediate wheatgrass can be grown as a “multi-functional” crop, yielding various commodities as well as ecosystem services. Kernza® grain is a perennial substitute for annual wheat in foods like baked goods and beer or can be used as a whole grain like barley or rice.
Black Cat Organic Farm
Boulder, CO
The Land Institute
Salina, KS
Marquis
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Mediterranean Wheat
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Oberkülmer Spelt
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Perennial Wheat
Finnriver Farm & Grainery
Chimacum, WA
Pima Club Wheat
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Plains Gold Antero
Marc Arnusch Farms
Keenesburg, CO
Pueblo White Wheat
Pueblo White Wheat, a descendant of Trego hard white winter wheat, is known for its excellent baking qualities and drought resistance. It's a semi-dwarf variety with high protein and dietary fiber. It produces a fine, white-yellow flour with a sweet flavor, ideal for bread, pizzas, and pastas.
Pueblo Seed & Food Co.
Cortez, CO
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Seed
Purple Straw Wheat
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Quanah Wheat
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Red Fife Wheat
Red Fife wheat, a hard red spring wheat, is valued for its robust flavor and strong baking qualities. It yields a stronger dough that rises well, featuring a nutty, herbaceous flavor with floral notes, and a crust with deep caramel tones. Its anise-like, sweet, and cinnamon-like flavor profile enhances earthy bread flavors.
Aspen Moon Farm
Longmont, CO
Belle Valley Ancient Grains
Newell, SD
Brandt Family Farm
Carroll, OH
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Farow
Niwot, CO
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Food
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Pastificio Boulder
Boulder, CO
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Food
Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance
Mancos, CO
The Pig and the Plow
Fort Collins, CO
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Food
Rouge de Bourdeaux Wheat
Rouge de Bordeaux, a heritage hard red winter wheat from France, offers a rich, nutty flavor with cinnamon and baking spice aromas. Favored by 19th-century French bakers for its high protein content, it excels in bread-making, providing a mellow taste, excellent rise, and open crumb, even in 100% whole grain breads.
Aspen Moon Farm
Longmont, CO
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Daily Grains Bakery
Lafayette, CO
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Food
Immunity Farms
Hotchkiss, CO
Jacob Springs Farm
Boulder, CO
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Grain
J&M Farm Co.
Crawford, CO
Jones Farms Organics
Hooper, CO
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Grain
Little Red Hen Bakery
Salida, CO
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Food
Mountain Oven Organic Bakery
Paonia, CO
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Flour, Food
Moxie Bread Co.
Louisville, CO
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Flour, Food
Primitive Beer
Wheat Ridge, CO
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Beverage
Ring-a-Ding Farms
Howard, CO
Roaring Fork Mill
Carbondale, CO
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Flour
Skagit 1109 Wheat
Cairnspring Mills
Burlington, WA
Snow White Wheat
Ring-a-Ding Farms
Howard, CO
Soft White Winter Wheat
Soft White Winter Wheat is ideal for tender baked goods like cakes, muffins, and pastries. Its white bran offers a sweet flavor, suitable for pastry baking and all-purpose flour. This wheat flour has a mild, sweet flavor and light color, perfect for yeast-based breads, tortillas, and pizza dough.
Bench View Farms
Rockland, ID
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Routt Distillery
Steamboat Springs, CO
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Beverage
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
Wild Hive Farm
Clinton Corners, NY
Spelt Wheat
Spelt wheat, compared to modern wheat, offers a subtly nutty and earthy taste, lending a unique depth to baked goods and culinary creations. It differs in properties from modern wheat flour, affecting the texture and rise of baked products. Due to its lower gluten content and distinct gluten structure, spelt may result in denser or more crumbly outcomes
Belle Valley Ancient Grains
Newell, SD
Blue Grouse Bread
Norwood, CO
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Food
Brandt Family Farm
Carroll, OH
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Farow
Niwot, CO
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Food
Finnriver Farm & Grainery
Chimacum, WA
Grand Teton Ancient Grains
Teton, ID
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Red Tail Grains
Mebane, NC
Rocky Draw Farm
Dolores, CO
The Pig and the Plow
Fort Collins, CO
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Food
Weatherbury Farm
Avella, PA
Whole Grain Milling Co
Welcome, MN
Wild Hive Farm
Clinton Corners, NY
Spelt Wheat, Sprouted
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Triticale
Triticale wheat, a hybrid of wheat and rye, offers a rich protein content and high yield. While its flour is less suited for bread, it can be blended with wheat flour for various food products. It's used in foods like cookies, pasta, pizza dough, and breakfast cereals.
Grains From the Plains
Hugo, CO
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Grain, Flour
Turkey Red Wheat
Turkey Red Wheat is a hard winter wheat, prized for its hardiness and adaptability to diverse growing conditions. It is characterized by its high protein content, which is crucial for gluten development in baking, yielding doughs with excellent elasticity and strength. As a heritage grain, it's also celebrated for its nutritional profile, higher in minerals and antioxidants compared to more common wheat varieties. Its resurgence in popularity among artisan bakers and chefs is partly driven by a growing consumer interest in traditional and sustainable agricultural practices, alongside a desire for more flavorful and nutritious food options.
Aspen Moon Farm
Longmont, CO
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Brandt Family Farm
Carroll, OH
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Grains From the Plains
Hugo, CO
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Grain, Flour
Jacob Springs Farm
Boulder, CO
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder, CO
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Grain, Flour
Owl Peak Farm
La Madera, NM
Red Tail Grains
Mebane, NC
Rocky Draw Farm
Dolores, CO
Warthog Wheat
Ring-a-Ding Farms
Howard, CO
White Sonora
White Sonora, an heirloom soft white wheat, is treasured for its tender texture and slightly sweet, nutty flavor. It creates a delicate, golden crumb in baked goods. With lower gluten content, it's ideal for pastries, tortillas, and flatbreads. Its adaptability makes it a favorite among artisan bakers and distillers.
Dry Land Distillers
Longmont, CO
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Beverage
Jones Farms Organics
Hooper, CO
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Grain
Mountain Oven Organic Bakery
Paonia, CO
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Flour, Food
Roaring Fork Mill
Carbondale, CO
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Flour
The Pig and the Plow
Fort Collins, CO
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Food
Troubadour Maltings
Fort Collins, CO
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Malt
White Sonora Wheat
White Sonora Wheat is also known by the names Kno Wheat; Trigo Flor (Spanish), Flor de America, Trigo Mota or Sonora Blanca; and Olas Pilcan (Pima). It is a soft, white winter wheat that has become adapted to the southwest coast of the United States; specifically the semi-arid climates of the Sonoran Desert in California and Arizona.
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Belle Valley Ancient Grains
Newell, SD
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
J&M Farm Co.
Crawford, CO
Owl Peak Farm
La Madera, NM
Yecora Rojo Wheat
Yecora Rojo, a hard red spring wheat, is favored for its strong gluten, ideal for structured, voluminous breads. It yields a fine, smooth flour with an earthy flavor, enhancing artisan breads. Balanced in protein, it excels in yeasted and sourdough recipes, making it a go-to choice for bakers.
Barton Springs Mill
Dripping Springs, TX
Blue Grouse Bread
Norwood, CO
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Food
Breadtopia
Fairfield, IA
Cairnspring Mills
Burlington, WA
Jones Farms Organics
Hooper, CO
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Grain