While living in a teepee on Hillside Ranch, my parents began farming and ranching on this land in the early 1970s before I was born. Over time, my dad became an award-winning grain grower and a major contributor to the brewing industry.  Now it is our turn to create the next chapter by building on our parents’ hard work and the long-term sustainability of our family farm. 

My brother, Justin, is working to improve our water management and soil health, while I have been focusing on processing our grain to create more direct connection between farmers and our greater communities. 

Grain may seem and taste about as exciting as cardboard and at industry scale it may be. But there are purple, even black varieties, there are some that go dormant under a blanket of snow in the winter, there are perennial wheats that have roots up to 15 feet long, and even some with immune boosting beta glucan! The flavor that all natural and fresh flour offers is distinctly appealing.  

We are exploring different varieties looking for what is best for the land and the environment, specifically: low water needs; higher carbon sequestering; hardy against disease and pests; and of course, what provides great flavor and nutrition. 

Hillside Ranch is integral part of who we are and our family. It is the land on which we were raised, and, in a sense, it is the land that raised us. Fresh, nutritious food is of great importance to us and we are honored to provide locally grown wholesome grains and freshly milled flours. 

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