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Rediscover Nature’s Wheat

Bake With Heritage Grains

Heritage wheat grown the way nature intended: regenerative, non-GMO, and glyphosate-free.

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Palouse Heritage grows heritage grains in the Palouse region of Washington State. We are dedicated to reviving the world’s original wheats and barleys that existed naturally before hybridization.

We raise heritage wheats like White Sonora, Turkey Red, English Redhead, and more. Heritage grains are superior in flavor and nutrition compared to modern wheats.

Our mission is to reconnect modern kitchens with the flavors and stories of the past while restoring soil health and protecting biodiversity.

White Sonora Wheat

Discover America’s Wheat Origins

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White Sonora is one of the oldest wheats in North America. Its soft texture, warm golden color, and naturally sweet flavor make it a favorite for pastries, pancakes, tortillas, and everyday baking.

This is a grain with history in every kernel. Start baking today!

Turkey Red Wheat

Robust Flavor Rooted in Heritage

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Brought to America by Mennonite farmers in the 1870s, Turkey Red is a richly flavored wheat known for its deep color and full-bodied taste.

Ideal for artisan breads, sourdough, and hearty baked goods, this grain has stood the test of time, in the field and on your table.

Why Heritage Grains?

Packed full of flavor

Superior Nutrition

Naturally resilient

Glyphosate-free

Grown Regeneratively

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 FAQs

  • Modern grains have been bred by scientists to maximize yield, but this has come at the cost of soil health, environmental sustainability, nutrition, and flavor. In spite of those issues, modern varieties comprise nearly all of today’s global grain production.

    Heritage grains offer richer flavor, higher nutrition, and deeper historical authenticity than modern wheat thanks to their unique genetics, deeper root systems, and direct connection to original farming traditions. Reviving and maintaining these rare varieties help restore soil health, preserve biodiversity, and strengthen local and global food security. For more details, please read our full summary about what makes heritage grains so much better than modern varieties.

  • You can view all the grain varieties we currently raise here.

  • Our farm is located near Endicott, Washington in the Palouse region of southeast Washington State. We also have a small network of partner growers here in the Palouse who help us raise our heritage grains.

  • Yes! But keep in mind that you will likely need to make some adjustments based on grain variety, flour type (whole vs. sifted), and recipe. To help make this easy, we have this guide on how to bake with our grains. We also have a growing collection of recipes for you to enjoy that feature our grains.

  • Not necessarily. Heritage grains are a classification of grain types. To learn more about grain types, see our grain definitions here.

    Organic certification has to do with the growing and processing methods of grains, regardless of the type of grain. To learn more about organic and other types of growing practices, visit our blog post on the topic.