Building a Grainshed (literally!)

A new grain storage bin went up at Marksboro Mills last week, and we are very excited. Sure, we proud of every step forward in this adventure, but this one feels especially meaningful. Over the past five years, we have been able to recruit farmers to grow heritage grains using regenerative methods, and we’ve been able to mill those grains ourselves. We’re grateful for the customers who keep coming out to buy our products, for the bakers who turn the flour and oats into the tastiest breads, cakes, granolas, cookies, and so much more.

But in order for River Valley Community Grains to be truly sustainable, and in order to scale up, we need to fill in some gaps that remain in the infrastructure. As we grow, we are able to address these missing pieces in the small-scale local grain economy. One of those gaps is safe, clean storage for large amounts of grain. This storage bin will hold all of the Redeemer winter wheat that was grown at Ruthie’s farm across the street, so it will remain fresh and we will be able to mill it on demand. Look at all those gorgeous waves of grain!

Thank you for coming along for the ride as we built this local grain hub. We’re constantly fine-tuning, improving, and trying to do better for all of the people and small businesses who are our stakeholders and friends.