How much is shipping? Do you ship?

We ship anywhere in the U.S. Currently, all prices include FREE shipping to anywhere in the U.S. and it’s territories. Be aware that orders of 48 pound bags to locations outside of the continental U.S. will be sustituted with multiple 15 pound bags.

Does the wheat ship in a box, or just the bag?

We want to ensure that your order arrives safe and sound, and we have a great track record. Orders of 5 and 15 pound bags are normally shipped in a tearproof poly or Tyvek mailing bag. Orders of 30 pounds may be shipped in a poly mailer, or in a box, depending on destination. All 48 pound bags are shipped in boxes. We will never ship wheat in a bag without some additional packaging.

How long can you store wheat? And what is the best way to store?

When stored properly wheat can remain edible for 10-20 years. In all scenarios, remember to keep your wheat DRY, keep it away from PESTS (rodents, pantry moths), and avoid high temperatures (room temp is fine. cool is better). Provided a storage area is secure and dry, the original bag is sufficient for storage of 1-2 years. For longer term, a sealed bucket, glass jars, or other sealable rigid containers work best. For the absolute longest term storage, add oxygen scavenging packets, though this is only necessary if you’re planning to store for 10 years or more.

Do you offer bulk orders?

Depends what bulk means, but regardless the answer is YES. Our largest bag size is 48 lbs. and is our best value. All orders of $200 or more AUTOMATICALLY receive a large order discount. We can ship up to 2000 lbs. in a tote with discount pricing. Contact us for details.

Do you spray the wheat with glyphosate?

No, we do not. There are far reaching reports that wheat is routinely sprayed with glyphosate close to harvest time to act as a desiccant, which expedites ripening of the grain. While using glyphosate in this way is permissible by law, it is rare in the arid western states. Our summers here in Oregon are hot and dry, often resulting in the wheat ripening too fast, rather than too slowly.

Is this wheat non-GMO?

Yes. All our wheat is Non-GMO. However, this statement needs clarification since there isn’t any GMO wheat for sale in the United States. Yes, you read that correctly. Widespread use of Non-GMO labels on wheat and wheat products has left many with the impression that buying wheat with a Non-GMO label means they are purchasing a distinctive product. This is an implicit lie promulgated by marketers to falsely make their products more attractive. While some seed companies have developed GMO varieties, none have been approved for commercial planting or sale in the U.S. This stands in contrast to Corn, Soybeans, Cotton, Canola, and Sugar Beets, to name a few, for which both GMO and non-GMO options are available. Wheat is a major export product of the United States, and several of its major customers will not purchase GMO products. As a result, wheat farmers and the wheat industry as a whole have resisted introduction of GMO varieties since this would jeopardize billions of dollars in trade. Several countries other than the U.S. have commercialized GMO wheat, most notably Argentina in 2022, but as of December 2023 the U.S. has not followed suit, nor is it poised to do so. For some general information on U.S. wheat and this issue, see USDA ERS - Wheat Sector at a Glance

Is this wheat organic?

This wheat is not grown for organic certification. For certified organic products always look for the certifiers seal on the products package. If you’re in the market for organic soft white wheat, support one of our neighboring Oregon farms by visiting www.riseandshineorganics.com

How do I turn wheat berries into flour?

At home, the quickest and easiest way is to use a domestic mill. Numerous hand crank and electric models are available. We don’t endorse a mill at this time, but have been using a Nutrimill Classic for some time with good results. Don’t own a mill? Small amounts of berries (1-2 cups at a time) can be ground into flour using a kitchen blender. Yield is approximately 1.5 cups of flour per cup of wheat berries. It is advisable to freeze the berries before placing them in the blender as the blades can create excessive heat and reduce flour quality.

Can you ship flour?

At the present time we can only ship flour within our home state of Oregon. Additional licensing is required to ship a “processed” product such as flour across state lines. We are in the process of getting the additional licensing and may be able to offer flour shipments by early 2024.

Will this wheat sprout and grow new wheat plants?

Yes. While this wheat is not specifically marketed as seed, it has a high germination percentage and will sprout and grow into wheatgrass. Given enough time it will make a head and produce a like crop of grain.

Is your wheat from heirloom varieties?

This wheat is not from heirloom varieties, such as Sonora White or Turkey Red, to name a few. Our wheat varieties have been selected for their adaptation to our arid growing environment as well as for their end use (i.e baking) quality.