Grains Grown

It all started with a colorful kernel...

What began as a large garden experiment in our front lawn after watching and being inspired by Chef's Table quickly scaled to converting acres of our crop land to a spectrum of the most beautiful, colorful grains. 

Evan is constantly studying and testing varieties to see what will work best in our Wisconsin climate with our soil type and regenerative practices. We work with great independent crop and soil consultants to ensure that our soil stays as healthy and biologically active as possible. Ultimately we're looking to build healthy soil to grow nutrient-dense foods for our community. All of our grains are non-GMO wheat and corn varieties. (There are no GMO wheat varieties in the marketplace.)

Farming From The Ground Up

We believe a healthy farm starts with healthy soil. Our approach is rooted in regenerative agriculture and a holistic mindset focused on building a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem.

While we are not currently certified organic, we believe in farming with nature, not against it. We are intentional about the practices and products we use on our land and regularly test our soils and apply targeted soil amendments to make sure we’re balancing macronutrients, micronutrients, organic matter, and biology. Healthy soil is alive and thriving! When we nurture the living biology beneath our feet, our plants grow stronger and are naturally more resilient to pests and disease. The result? Less pest and disease pressure and fewer inputs needed overall. Nature working in harmony!

We rely on regenerative principles like crop rotation and cover cropping to build soil health, support beneficial soil biology, and minimize chemical use. We prioritize no-till and biodiversity to build a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem to reduce or eliminate use of pesticides. We use Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which means we only spray if or when absolutely necessary to save our crop from loss. 

We believe in letting nature do what it does best. By protecting beneficial insects, encouraging biodiversity, and nurturing the living organisms in our soil, we create an environment where nutrients can cycle naturally and healthy, nutrient-dense crops can thrive.

Think of it like a sourdough starter: give the good bugs the right environment, let them do their thing, and a healthy ecosystem begins to take shape. 

We're continually learning and evolving on our regenerative journey, with the goal of leaving our land healthier and more vibrant for our children and generations to come.

You can read more about Our Regenerative Journey and how we implement the 6 principles on our land.