KS Western Star Hard Red Winter Wheat

USDA Organic

Kurtz Brothers Farms 

Grown in Missouri, Organic Soft Red Winter Wheat has low protein and weak gluten and is often used in confectionary applications such as cakes, cookies and crackers.

Soft Red Winter Wheat

Organic

Get growing organic farm

We produce Organic Buckwheat in Alberta, Canada, providing a different terroir than Manitoba and more options for mills and manufacturers. We were early members of the Global Organic Alliance and follow the strict protocols of certification including crop rotations, soil management and IPM.

Buckwheat has grown in popularity due to it being gluten-free and with its versatile uses for honey, malt, brewing, distilling and milling and distinctive taste. The whole grain typically targets 11% protein.

Buckwheat

Kern Farm

We grow Organic Canola Oilseed in Ontario, Canada using sustainable practices, like crop rotations to help prevent the risk of insect or disease issues and to maintain healthy soil.

Canola is a Winter and Spring crop that produces beautiful fields covered in yellow flowers. The name canola is a contraction of Canada, where canola was developed, and ola, referring to oil.

To earn the name canola, products must meet internationally regulated standards, notably for oil production.

Canola

Bozarth Farms

Sonora White Wheat is as prized for its delicate flavor and soft texture as it is low in protein. It is one of the oldest surviving wheat varieties in North America, tracing its origin to the Sonora region of Mexico. Growing the crop in Oregon, this wheat's deep root structure can reach deep into the soil for water and nutrients and doesn't need irrigation.

Sonora White Wheat

Conventional (Non-GMO)

Scarpholt Farms

Yellow Peas is a cool-season crop that has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a soft, granular texture.

Yellow Peas

Green Lentils are a cool-season crop that can be grown in semi-arid climates without irrigation, but they need at least 10 inches of annual rainfall. They are known for their lens-shaped seeds and flavor profile that can add texture, richness and complexity to many formulations.

Green Lentils

We produce Organic Red Chief Lentils in Alberta, Canada. Red Chief lentils are smaller in size and have a rich red-orange color and a mild, nutty flavor. They are very popular in Indian dal dishes and are known as Mansoor.

We were early members of the Global Organic Alliance and follow the strict protocols of certification including crop rotations, soil management and IPM to produce our Organic Red Chief Lentils.

Red Chief Lentils

Henry Farms

Organic Soft Red Winter Wheat has low protein and weak gluten and is often used in confectionary applications such as cakes, cookies and crackers. This 2025 crop is available for contract now.

CEAD Farms 

Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat comes from a dedicated farm in Colorado and is free of chemicals and boasts a higher nutritional yield per wheat berry.

Hard Red Winter Wheat

Carter Farms Inc

We are a family farm that is diverse in production, specializing in non-GMO soybean, organic corn and organic edible beans.  We are a 2nd generation farm in eastern North Dakota.  In the last few years we have noticed a strong disconnect between consumer and producer, using this marketplace we hope to close the gap between us.  Join us in our journey of transitioning into a more sustainable farm and bringing our product right to the gardens and fields of our customers! 

Yellow Corn

This Koto Buckwheat was cultivated for malting purposes.

Koto Buckwheat

Cunningham Ranch

Our certified Organic Elbon Rye was cultivated for distilling and malting.

Elbon Rye

Meyer Farms

AC Hazlet Rye has a rich vanilla note, with less of the pepper and spice notes commonly found in rye whiskey or flour.

AC Hazlet Rye

Our Synergy Malting Barley was cultivated for malting and brewing.

Two-Rowed AAC Synergy Malting Barley

Triple K Farming 

The fermentation process of Black Barley lends itself well to beer making processes and is rising in popularity amongst brewers. It has a deeply satisfying nutty flavor when cooked and can be added to soups, salads, stuffing, pilafs and more. This crop is available for 2025 harvest.

Black Barley

Jay Clark Farms LLC

Organic Hard White Wheat has a slightly more mild taste than Red Wheat. It can be used to provide a high-protein, strong gluten and superior dough performance.

Hard White Wheat

Middle J Farms

Organic Hard White Wheat has a high protein content and a hard texture, making it well-suited for bread making and other baking purposes. It is often milled into flour, which can then be used to make a variety of baked goods, including bread, rolls, bagels, pastries, and more. Its high protein content and strong gluten formation make it particularly well-suited for producing bread with good structure, volume and texture.

Additionally, organic hard white wheat is used to make other wheat-based products such as pasta, malt, and breakfast cereals. Its versatility and nutritional benefits make it a popular choice among brewers, artisan bakeries, and food manufacturers seeking high-quality, organic ingredients.

Hard White Winter Wheat

Organic Proso Millet, also known as broomcorn millet or white millet, is one of the oldest cultivated grains in the world, with origins dating back thousands of years to regions of Asia and Africa. Proso millet is valued for its nutritional content, adaptability to various climates and soil types and versatility in culinary applications.

Proso millet grains are small, round, and typically creamy-white or pale yellow in color. They have a mild, slightly nutty flavor and a soft texture when cooked. Proso millet is gluten-free, making it suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.

Because it is gluten-free, it is often used by breweries and distilleries to produce gluten-free alcohol. Proso millet grains can be cooked and used as a whole grain in dishes such as porridge, pilafs and salads. They can also be ground into flour and used to make flatbreads, pancakes and baked goods.

Proso Millet

Byrd Farms LLC

Soft Red Winter Wheat has low protein and weak gluten and is often used in confectionary applications such as cakes, cookies and crackers.

Organic Dark Hilum Soybeans are versatile and can easily be incorporated into several American dishes. They have a milder flavor than yellow soybeans and can be substituted for any dish that calls for black beans. Applications include soy products with a savory taste like hummus, bean dips and soups.

Dark Hilum Soybeans

Johnson Farms

Organic KS Western Star Hard Red Winter Wheat grown in Kansas. 

KS Western Star has good test weight, and good milling and baking qualities. In general, its grain protein content is similar to Joe. Its flour extraction rate is very high, which is about five percentage points more than Joe. KS Western Star has good mixing tolerance, which is similar to Tatanka and SY Monument. It has more water absorption than Joe.

Kansas, United States

Western Star Hard Red Winter Wheat

Fieldcraft Direct