Bluebird Grain Farms

What Bluebird Grain Farms does

Bluebird Grain Farms is a vertically integrated, family-owned organic grain company headquartered in Winthrop, Washington, founded in 2005 by Sam and Brooke Lucy. The company grows, mills, and packages 100% certified organic ancient whole grains (Emmer Farro, Einkorn branded as Einka®, and Spelt), heritage wheat and rye varieties (Sonora, Methow Hard Red, Pasayten Hard White, Heritage Rye), fresh-milled flours, and handcrafted blends and mixes, supported by complementary goods such as sourdough starters, honey, teas, cookbooks, and gift boxes. Core production technology consists of small-batch hammer-mill flour milling, custom de-hulling of ancient hulled wheats without pearling (preserving bran and germ), and a milled-to-order workflow (grain cleaned Monday, milled Tuesday/Wednesday, shipped within 3–4 days) that anchors the company's freshness and quality positioning.

Revenue is generated through three primary channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via bluebirdgrainfarms.com with a subscription (CSA) program offering 5% recurring-order discounts; direct wholesale to bakeries, restaurants, grocery/specialty stores, and food-service operators with volume discounts above 10,000 lbs; and distribution wholesale flowing through national partners UNFI and KEHE as well as regional distributors (Crown Pacific Fine Foods, Merlino Foods, The Chefs Warehouse) and food-manufacturer accounts purchasing truckload volumes in 2000 lb totes. The customer base is a hybrid of health-conscious home cooks, artisan bakers, food-service operators, and food businesses, with pricing ranging from $7.55 for 12 oz packaged items to $157.63 for 25 lb bulk, supplemented by a 35-SKU catalog.

The company holds six stacked certifications (WSDA Organic, Regenified, Kosher, Salmon Safe, Whole Grains Council, and SQF), operates a modernized processing facility opened in 2022, and is supported by grower partnerships with Schmaltz Family Farms (Rugby, ND) and Lenwood Farms (Connell, WA) for non-Washington production of ancient grains. The company is privately held by the founding family with no external funding rounds disclosed, and operates a lean team of approximately 11–50 employees spanning processing, operations, sales, finance, and customer service.

Name

Bluebird Grain Farms

Legal name

Bluebird Grain Farms

Website

https://bluebirdgrainfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bluebird Grain Farms is a family-owned, vertically integrated organic grain company in Winthrop, Washington, producing 100% certified organic ancient whole grains, fresh-milled flours, and handcrafted blends sold direct-to-consumer and through wholesale distribution nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Ancient Grains and Fresh-Milled Flour

NAICS

Other Grain Farming (11119)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty/Heritage Grain Farming (Ancient Grains: Spelt, Einkorn, Emmer, Teff) (AFAGAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grain Seed Production (Cereal Seed Multiplication) (AFAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Organic ancient grains
• Fresh-milled flour
• Regenerative agriculture
• Whole grain milling
• Farm-direct grains

Headquarters

HQ city

Winthrop

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Product Sales: E-commerce sales of organic ancient grains, fresh-milled flours, handcrafted blends, and complementary goods directly to consumers. Products include Emmer Farro, Einkorn, Spelt, heritage wheats (Sonora, Methow Hard Red, Pasayten Hard White), rye, and prepared blends.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale accounts for bakeries, restaurants, grocery/specialty food stores, food service, distributors, manufacturers, and exporters. Includes direct wholesale and distribution wholesale channels with volume pricing.
3. Subscription Model: Subscribe and save program offering 5% discount on recurring orders. Subscriptions ensure fresh, milled-to-order grains with priority fulfillment and help the farm plan ahead and reduce waste.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bluebird Grain Farms is a vertically integrated organic grain farm that grows, processes, and sells 100% certified organic ancient whole grains, fresh-milled flours, and handcrafted grain blends farmed under regenerative practices. Its core product line centers on three ancient hulled wheats — Emmer Farro, Einkorn (branded Einka®), and Spelt — alongside heritage wheat and rye varieties, sold direct to consumers via e-commerce and CSA subscriptions and to wholesale accounts through national and regional distributors.

Product overview

Bluebird Grain Farms operates as a vertically integrated organic grain company offering 100% certified organic ancient whole grains, fresh-milled flours, and handcrafted blends farmed under regenerative practices. The core product portfolio centers on three ancient hulled wheats—Emmer Farro, Einkorn (branded as Einka®), and Spelt—alongside four heritage wheat and rye varieties (Sonora, Methow Hard Red, Pasayten Hard White, and Heritage Rye). Products are organized into whole grain berries, fresh-milled flours, and handcrafted blends/mixes, with complementary goods including sourdough starters, honey, teas, and cookbooks. The company sells direct-to-consumer via online retail and subscription (CSA-style) programs, and to wholesale/food service accounts through a distribution network including UNFI and KEHE national distributors. All products are certified organic by WSDA, Certified Regenified, Certified Kosher, Salmon Safe, Whole Grains Council, and SQF, with no GMOs, glyphosate, or pearling—grains are de-hulled to order for maximum freshness and nutrition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Einka: Brand name for Bluebird's whole grain Einkorn wheat products, grown from a pure genetic variety of Triticum Monococcum (never blended with other wheat products, hybridized or modified).

Products and services

• Organic Whole Grain Emmer Farro Bluebird's flagship ancient grain — a 28-chromosome unpearled emmer wheat with over 16% protein content, certified organic and Regenified. Sold as whole grain berries for grain bowls, salads, soups, pilafs, and baked goods.
• Organic Emmer Flour Nutty ancient whole grain flour milled to order from emmer farro with 13–17% protein content. Naturally sweet with a nutty flavor; suited for muffins, quick breads, yeast breads, and pasta; absorbs moisture rapidly.
• Organic Einkorn Flour (Einka®) Fresh-milled whole grain einkorn flour from a pure, never-blended strain of Triticum Monococcum, with 16–18% protein and a simple gluten structure. Light, soft, and slightly sweet with vanilla tones; suited for cookies, cakes, muffins, quick breads, and pasta.
• Organic Whole Grain Einkorn Berries Whole grain einkorn berries — the oldest cultivated wheat species, a genetically pristine ancient grain. High in protein, phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, antioxidants, and amino acids; can be cooked as a whole grain or milled to flour.
• Organic Spelt Flour Ancient wheat flour with a sweet, malty flavor and a distinctive rounded kernel shape; low glycemic index and suitable for yeast and sourdough breads; positioned as an alternative for those seeking lower gluten options.
• Organic Pasayten Hard White Wheat Flour High-protein hard white wheat flour milled from the Pasayten variety; mild, gentle flavor with high gluten content — described as a 'whole grain all-purpose flour' for bread bakers wanting mild flavor and protein content.
• Organic Methow Hard Red Wheat Flour Whole grain flour from the Marquis Red Wheat heritage variety, with 12.5–14.5% protein and a stronger tannin flavor. Used as a classic whole wheat bread flour for yeast breads and baked goods.
• Organic Sonora Heritage Soft White Wheat Flour Heirloom flour from the 17th-century Sonora wheat variety; soft, mild, slightly sweet with a low glycemic index and 13% protein (higher than typical soft wheats); ideal for pastries, cakes, and artisan bread.
• Organic Heritage Rye Berries (Tetra Pectas) Heritage rye berries from the Tetra Pectas variety — a rare variety rooted in Eastern Washington for over 100 years. Tangy, earthy flavor; lower glycemic index than modern wheat; promotes rapid satiety.
• Organic Sonora Heritage Soft White Wheat Berries Whole grain berries from the heirloom Sonora wheat variety with a rich, soft, buttery texture; cook in 20–30 minutes and used in pilafs, grain salads, and soup additions.
• Organic Potlatch Pilaf Handcrafted whole grain blend featuring split emmer farro and wild rice as a pilaf-style grain mix.
• Organic Emmer Pancake & Waffle Mix Ready-to-use handcrafted pancake and waffle mix made with organic emmer flour.
• Organic Einka (Einkorn) & French Lentil Blend Whole grain blend combining einkorn berries with French lentils for a complete-protein meal.
• Organic Old World Cereal Blend 50/50 blend of heirloom rye and cracked emmer farro as a low-glycemic-index cereal blend associated with satiety and weight management benefits.
• Organic Cracked Farro Porridge Quick-cooking cracked emmer breakfast porridge for fast preparation on busy mornings.
• Organic Ancient Grain Blend Ancient whole grain blend positioned as a fiber-rich, regenerative organic rice replacement.
• CSA Shares / Subscription Program Recurring subscription program delivering fresh, milled-to-order grains on a monthly, every-two-month, or every-three-month schedule with 5% off each order, priority fulfillment, and support for farm planning and waste reduction.
• Wholesale Program B2B wholesale and manufacturing partnership program supplying organic ancient whole grains and flours to bakeries, restaurants, grocery/specialty food stores, food service, distributors, exporters, and food manufacturers. Includes direct wholesale (no minimum order, volume discounts over 10,000 lbs) and distribution wholesale (minimum 2,000 lbs / 150 cases, food-manufacturer truckload volumes in 2,000 lb food-grade totes).

Quantifiable outcome

• Einkorn protein content tests at over 22%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and minor.

• Schmaltz Family FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily farm operation in Rugby, North Dakota run by Blaine and Kent Schmaltz. Third-party Certified Regenified farm. Grows Emmer, Einkorn, and Spelt using true Regenerative Agriculture practices with continuous cropping, long crop rotation, and minimal till system on non-irrigated land. Godfather of Regenerative Agriculture.
• Lenwood FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm operation in Connell, Washington operated by Brad Bailie. Grows wheat and Einkorn using heavy cover-cropping systems under irrigation with specialized tillage equipment that incorporates crops with minimal tillage. Committed to organic production and soil health.
• UNFImajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational natural and organic food distributor. Carries certain Bluebird products at distribution centers in Ridgefield WA, Rocklin CA, Twin Cities DC WI, and York PA.
• KEHEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational distributor of natural and organic products. Carries certain Bluebird products at distribution centers in Portland OR and Elletsville IN.
• Crown Pacific Fine FoodsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor serving the Seattle WA market area.
• Merlino FoodsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor serving the Seattle WA market area.
• The Chefs WarehouseregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor serving Portland OR and Carrollton TX markets.
• Treebeard of Raintree FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreserved the Heritage Rye variety (Tetra Pectas) for over 30 years before passing it to Bluebird Grain Farms. This rare variety has been rooted in Eastern Washington for over 100 years.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bob's Red Mill: Milwaukie, Oregon-based maker of whole grain flours, ancient grains (Emmer, Einkorn, Spelt), and baking products. Closest large-scale direct competitor with overlapping organic heritage grain SKUs and broad natural foods distribution.
• Anson Mills: Specialist grower and miller of heirloom and ancient grains (including Einkorn, Emmer, and heritage wheat varieties) for chefs and artisan bakers. Closely comparable on heritage grain curation and farm-direct quality positioning.
• Camas Country Mill: Pacific Northwest stone mill producing organic and heritage grains and flours from local farms. Directly comparable on geography (Oregon), organic heritage grain focus, and farm-to-mill positioning.
• Shepherd's Grain: Pacific Northwest farmer-owned sustainable grain cooperative selling directly to bakers and food service. Comparable regenerative/sustainable farming model and direct-to-baker sales channel.
• King Arthur Baking Company: Premium flour and baking brand with an expanding heritage and whole grain product line. Comparable target market of artisan bakers and home bakers, and similar positioning around quality and provenance.
• Hayden Flour Mills: Arizona-based heritage grain mill specializing in fresh-milled, single-origin heirloom wheat and ancient grain flours. Comparable small-scale vertical-integration model with emphasis on freshness and single-origin traceability.
• Cairnspring Mills: Washington-based stone mill producing identity-preserved heritage and regional flours for bakers and food service. Overlapping PNW wholesale channel and similar emphasis on stone-milled, single-origin flour quality.
• Jovial Foods: Specialty brand focused on Einkorn and gluten-sensitive ancient grain products, including pasta, flour, and cookies. Direct competitor in the Einkorn niche Bluebird addresses via its Einka® trademark.
• Palouse Brand: Eastern Washington/Palouse region grower and processor of heritage and soft white wheats, lentils, and grains sold direct and wholesale. Comparable regional heritage grain sourcing and identity-preserved supply chain.
• Lonesome Stone Milling: Wisconsin-based stone mill producing freshly milled, identity-preserved heritage and organic grains and flours. Comparable small-batch milling, heritage wheat focus, and direct-to-customer distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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