OUR VALUES

Honest - Transparent - Quality Focused

This has been our motto from the start. Creating a true and transparent identity-preserved supply chain for selling flour from wheat that is produced by regenerative farmers demands accountability. In a world where greenwashing is far too common, we have been distinguishing ourselves for over 20 years as pioneers in direct food supply chains built on verifiable regenerative agricultural practices. What you see here is what you get. The flour in the bag comes from a farm that has adopted regenerative practices. Read more about Regenerative Agriculture here, and visit our Research page that highlights the proof that our farmers are creating nutritious food while significantly sequestering carbon in their soils.

We also knew from the beginning that if the resulting flour from our farms was not good quality, this whole endeavor would go nowhere. But why settle for just "good?" It became clear that if we maintained identity of the wheat from the farms through the milling process, we could put together an unmatched quality control program. We take great pride in this and will always continue to be quality-focused. Read more about our Flour Quality here.

Food Alliance Certified

Food Alliance is a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive, whole system certification that addresses safe and fair working conditions, humane treatment of animals, and environmental stewardship for farmers, ranchers, and the food and beverage industries. Farms, ranches, and food and beverage businesses that meet Food Alliance’s standards, as determined by a third-party site inspection, use Food Alliance certification to differentiate their products, strengthen their brands, and create transparency around social and environmental responsibility. Shepherd's Grain's farmers, flours, and Grain Craft's mills that produce Shepherd's Grain flour are all Food Alliance Certified.

Salmon Safe Certification

Salmon-Safe's peer-reviewed certification and accreditation program, leads the movement to implement farming practices and developments that protect water quality, maintain watershed health and restore habitat. The Salmon-Safe farm certification program is focused on management practices in six primary areas: riparian area management, water use management, erosion and sediment control, integrated pest management, and water quality protection, animal management, and biodiversity conservation. Shepherd's Grain farmers are Salmon-Safe certified.

Non-GMO Project Verified

The Non-GMO Project is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to building and protecting a non-GMO food supply.

The Non-GMO Project Standard is a consensus-based document crafted with the insight from dozens of industry experts, reflecting a dynamic range of perspectives. In a world of shifting and quickly developed technologies, the Standard remains current and collaborative through ongoing public comment periods. Because of this collaboration with engaged stakeholder groups, Non-GMO Project Verified is a meaningful and achievable way for suppliers, brands and retailers to show their commitment to providing consumers transparent choice in the marketplace.

All Shepherd's Grain flour products are Non-GMO Project Verified.