Blue Bird Grain Farms Organic Whole Grain Emmer Farro - 1lb

Bluebird Grain Farms' goal is to cultivate and mill the most irresistible, nutrient-rich ancient grains they can while leaving this land healthier for the next generation.

In 2004 they started Bluebird Grain Farms as a husband and wife team because they could not find locally grown organic grains in the Pacific Northwest. They started by growing and selecting their ancient grain seed sock, cultivating and harvesting grains, and processing them to order, farm-direct to provide the market with the freshest, highest quality grain money can buy. For their family and staff, great taste, real nutrition, and a thriving countryside go hand in hand—you simply don’t get one without the others.

From the farm, “Moving toward the future, Bluebird’s founding principles in soil health, nutrition, and agroecology are expanded beyond the Methow Valley as we partner with like-minded “tried and true” organic grain farmers who share our founding principles of growing food for soil health and optimal nutrition. As we build regional farmer partnerships and expand our network of certified organic growers, our commitment to the land and our customers only gets stronger.”

The most popular seller, Emmer is a type of farro (ancient hulled wheat) that dates back to early civilization. It is a simple grain of 28 chromosomes that pre-dates Spelt. It is prepared like brown rice and cooks in 50-60 minutes (or can be soaked overnight to reduce the cooking time). It makes a fabulous pilaf, grain salad, risotto, addition to soup, or sprouted for bread and salads. When cooked, its dark, plump berries add full-bodied flavor, chewy texture, and high nutritional value (over 16% protein) to every meal. This versatile grain is a staple food in our household. When Emmer is mixed with lentils, beans, or chickpeas it makes a complete protein. This product received the national EXPO West “NEXTY” award in 2020 for “best new organic food.”