Emmer Wheat
Wheat, Grains
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
Organizations
Barton Springs Mill
Hill Country's first new mill in a century, opened 2017. Stone-milling organic heritage grains for 370+ Texas restaurants, bakeries, and distilleries.
Belle Valley Ancient Grains
Fifth-generation South Dakota farm growing organic ancient grains including einkorn, emmer, spelt. Certified organic 2018, zero pesticides for 19 years.
Breadtopia
Fairfield Iowa online retailer selling bread-making supplies and kitchen equipment since 2006. Mills own grain on-site in 40,000 sq ft facility. Local pickup available.
Breadtopia
Fairfield Iowa online retailer selling bread-making supplies and kitchen equipment since 2006. Mills own grain on-site in 40,000 sq ft facility. Local pickup available.
Moxie Feed & Seed / The Mill Site
Boulder NoBo Arts District location milling organic heirloom grains in-house. 2020 opened The Mill Site nonprofit wholesale stone mill next door. Sources regionally.
Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance
Mancos CO nonprofit working with 200 grain growers trialing 250+ varieties of ancient heritage grains. Seed School programs at Laughing Wolf Farm. PO Box 405.
Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance
Mancos CO nonprofit working with 200 grain growers trialing 250+ varieties of ancient heritage grains. Seed School programs at Laughing Wolf Farm. PO Box 405.
Wild Hive Farm
Clinton Corners NY flour mill since 1982 by Don Lewis. Five stone mills stone-ground organic ancient heritage grains. Amish-style burr granite stones. 25% pandemic retail jump.
Wild Hive Farm
Clinton Corners NY flour mill since 1982 by Don Lewis. Five stone mills stone-ground organic ancient heritage grains. Amish-style burr granite stones. 25% pandemic retail jump.
Connections
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Related Updates
Connecting grain growers to millers, bakers, and grain visionaries in our region
Bringing back grains that have fallen out of favor in our food system requires farmers to relearn how to grow them and to determine what grows best in their region. The Kitchen Trials are a “citizen science” effort to understand more about how these grains bake as each region offers a different growing environment that impacts the grains (protein level, flavor, etc.). The knowledge gained will inform the effort to create viable supply networks for large-scale production and consumption.
December 17th, 2021
Curator's Notes
Added to database and published to site.
General event, Posted by Paul Bonneville December 18, 2021
Last updated February 4th, 2024