Organic

Question

Hello, I am a farmer in southern Kansas and am considering getting into the organic wheat business. I was hoping anyone on here is currently or has tried to get the organic business. Why did it work or why did you end up not pursuing it more. Love any feedback from anyone.

Answer

I have been consulting for organic/transitional farms for ten years. Happy to help if you need/want some direction. I also have connections with a large organic food label based in Michigan. They are always looking for organic product for their soup/canning lines.

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Hi my name *************. We are located in Northwest CA and we are trying some organic small grains this year with wheat being one of them. You can email me at *******************  I would also be interested in some contact info for the Michigan food company. Thanks

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we got into organics back in 2017 because 10-$12 wheat was a lot better than $4 wheat even tho you are growing less bushels. However it takes a lot of tillage, weeds are always an issue. Nutrients get depleted. This is our last year of it and we’re going to start spraying again. Also you have to have your own storage and must be patient to sell you’re grain. I can go on and on but not to stereotype but a lot of organic grain buyers really drag their feet and kick the can down the road. If you’re wheat is under 12 protein good luck selling it for a premium. To us now there’s no need to be organic anymore not to mention the mountains of paperwork. You have to be able to haul you’re crops as well. We’ve hailed lots of wheat and corn 4-500 miles one way.

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