1000 Springs Mill

What 1000 Springs Mill does

1000 Springs Mill is a privately held, third-generation family farm operation headquartered in Buhl, Idaho, that produces and sells USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified dry goods. Its product portfolio spans beans (black, pinto, great northern, red), wheat berries (hard red spring, hard red winter, hard white winter), grains (organic purple barley, organic brown rice), specialty items (popping corn, oat flour, quinoa flour, quick oats), and a registered sub-brand called BARLEYmax covering processed barley products (flakes, energy bars) with associated recipe content. The company also offers a bundle SKU (Pantry Pack) combining nine varieties. Farming practices are regenerative: elimination of synthetic pesticides, minimized tilling, and crop rotation aimed at improving soil organic matter and biodiversity; the company also holds an Idaho Preferred designation.

The business operates four parallel revenue streams. The primary channel is direct-to-consumer e-commerce via a Shopify storefront, with products sold in 16oz retail packages up to 25lb bulk bags and 5-gallon buckets, and free shipping on domestic lower-48 orders. A wholesale inquiry program targets grocery retailers, restaurants, and food manufacturers for bulk purchases. Co-packing and private label services allow other brands to contract-manufacture custom-branded organic dry goods in the company's packaging facility. A related entity, 1000 Springs Warehouse, provides food-grade warehousing in Twin Falls County, Idaho — including ambient and temperature-controlled storage, cross-docking, order fulfillment, and inventory management for food industry clients.

Marketing is content-led: an extensive recipe blog, Learn pages on regenerative agriculture and individual ingredients, and active social presence on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube drive top-of-funnel awareness, supported by an email newsletter for mid-funnel conversion. The company is small — reported headcount of 1-10 employees — and privately financed with no external funding rounds disclosed. There is no management team data in the source materials, and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

1000 Springs Mill

Legal name

1000 Springs Mill

Website

https://1000springsmill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1000 Springs Mill is a third-generation family farm in Buhl, Idaho that produces and sells USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO dry goods (beans, wheat berries, barley, rice, popcorn, flours) through DTC e-commerce, wholesale, co-packing, and a related food-grade warehousing entity serving health-conscious consumers and food industry clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Grains and Dry Beans

NAICS

Wheat Farming (111140), Wheat Farming (11114), Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing (31123)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed Cereal & Grain Farming (Multiple Grains) (AFAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD), Organic-Certified Grain Storage Warehousing (AFAOACAH)

Keywords

• Organic grains
• Regenerative agriculture
• Dry beans
• Wheat berries
• Private label co-packing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buhl

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of organic dry goods including beans, grains, flours, and popcorn through their e-commerce storefront. Products sold in various sizes from retail 16oz packages to bulk 25lb bags and 5-gallon buckets. Revenue generated through one-time product purchases with free shipping on domestic orders.
2. Wholesale and Bulk Sales: Wholesale inquiry program for businesses purchasing organic products in bulk quantities for resale or commercial use.
3. Co-packing and Private Label Services: Contract manufacturing services for companies wanting custom branded organic dry goods with their own labels.
4. Food-Grade Warehousing Services: Commercial warehousing services including ambient storage, temperature-controlled storage, cross-docking, order fulfillment, and inventory management for perishable goods in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

1000 Springs Mill is a third-generation family farm that produces and sells USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified grains, beans, flours, popcorn, and specialty dry goods under its own brand and BARLEYmax sub-brand, primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce. The company also offers wholesale distribution, co-packing/private label services for organic dry goods, and operates food-grade warehousing services in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Product overview

1000 Springs Mill is a family-owned organic and regenerative food company operating as a single unified product platform focused on producing and selling USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified agricultural products. Their core product portfolio includes beans (Organic Black Beans, Organic Pinto Beans, Organic Great Northern Beans, Organic Red Beans, Non-GMO Pinto Beans), grains (Organic Hard White Winter Wheat Berries, Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Berries, Organic Hard Red Spring Wheat Berries, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Purple Barley), and specialty items (Non-GMO Popping Corn, Oat Flour, Quinoa Flour, Quick Oats). They also offer a BARLEYmax sub-brand and combination packages like the Pantry Pack. Beyond direct product sales, the company provides B2B services including wholesale inquiry, food-grade warehousing in Twin Falls County, Idaho, and co-packing/private label services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barleymax: Proprietary barley product line including Barleymax flakes, energy bars, and breakfast items

Products and services

• Organic Black Beans USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified black beans intended for soups, chili, salads, dips, veggie burgers, and breakfast; sold in retail and bulk sizes to consumers and wholesale buyers.
• Organic Pinto Beans USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified pinto beans for soups, stews, dips, chilis, burritos, and tostadas; sold to home cooks and wholesale customers.
• Organic Great Northern Beans USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified great northern beans for salads, soups, stews, casseroles, chili, and side dishes; available in retail and bulk packs.
• Organic Red Beans USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified red beans for soups, chilis, salads, and sweet pastry fillings such as buns, dumplings, and mooncakes.
• Non-GMO Pinto Beans Non-GMO Project Verified pinto beans for soups, stews, dips, and chilis, offered as an alternative to the fully certified organic line.
• Organic Purple Barley USDA Certified Organic purple barley for hot cereal, soups, stews, and barley bread; supports the BARLEYmax sub-brand product family.
• Organic Hard White Winter Wheat Berries USDA Certified Organic wheat berries sold as nutrient-dense organic sprouting seeds for milling fresh flour at home and for use in cooked grain dishes.
• Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Berries USDA Certified Organic hard red winter wheat berries for milling fresh flour and pairing with vegetables in home cooking.
• Organic Hard Red Spring Wheat Berries USDA Certified Organic hard red spring wheat berries positioned as nutrient-dense organic sprouting seeds for milling and sprouting applications.
• Organic Brown Rice USDA Certified Organic brown rice intended as a flexible staple ingredient for various home-cooked recipes and meals.
• Non-GMO Popping Corn Non-GMO Project Verified and USDA Certified Organic popping corn for home popcorn preparation with customizable seasonings and toppings.
• Oat Flour Gluten-free oat flour milled for use in home baking recipes as a substitute for wheat flour.
• Quinoa Flour Gluten-free quinoa flour for baking recipes targeted at consumers seeking alternative flour options.
• Quick Oats Organic quick oats for breakfast preparation and as an ingredient in home baking.
• Pantry Pack A 9-pouch combination bundle of staple dry goods (Great Northern Beans, Purple Barley, Quick Oats, Pinto Beans, Red Beans, Black Beans, Brown Rice, Popping Corn, and Wheat Berries) priced at $58.20 for pantry stocking.
• BARLEYmax Proprietary registered barley sub-brand offering flakes, energy bars, and porridge variations with associated recipes for healthy breakfast and snack applications.
• Wholesale Inquiry Program Bulk purchasing service for grocery stores, natural food retailers, restaurants, and food manufacturers seeking organic dry goods for resale or commercial use, with pricing available by inquiry.
• Co-packing and Private Label Services Contract manufacturing services for companies wanting custom branded organic dry goods with their own labels, including customized packaging.
• Food-Grade Warehousing Services Commercial food-grade warehousing services operated through related entity 1000 Springs Warehouse in Twin Falls County, Idaho, including ambient storage, temperature-controlled storage, cross-docking, order fulfillment, and inventory management for perishable goods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 1000 Springs WarehousecoreOthersRelated commercial entity providing food-grade warehousing services in Twin Falls County, Idaho. Offers temperature-controlled storage, cross-docking, order fulfillment, and inventory management for perishable goods. Referenced on 1000 Springs Mill website for commercial warehousing services at https://www.1000springswarehouse.com.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Great River Organic Milling: Organic grain milling company offering specialty flours, whole grains, and baking products. Direct comparable in organic certification and milling focus.
• Hodgson Mill: Multi-generation milling company producing organic and conventional flours, grains, and baking products. Comparable scale, heritage branding, and product mix.
• Bluebird Grain Farms: Heritage grain farm and mill in the Pacific Northwest producing organic grains, flours, and packaged cereal/baking products. Closely comparable farm-to-consumer heritage model.
• Bob's Red Mill: Direct competitor in organic whole grains, flours, beans, and baking products sold DTC and through grocery retail. Highly comparable product category, customer base, and distribution model.
• Shiloh Farms: Organic baking and grain brand offering flours, beans, grains, and dried fruits. Comparable product breadth and organic positioning.
• Azure Standard: Organic and natural foods distributor with private label grain, bean, and flour products sold directly to consumers. Comparable organic category and DTC distribution.
• Anson Mills: Heritage grain grower and miller focused on heirloom corn, rice, and wheat varieties. Comparable premium positioning, regenerative practices, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Broad incumbents

• King Arthur Baking Company: Large incumbent baking-focused brand with extensive organic flour and grain portfolio. Same product category but significantly larger scale and broader retail distribution.

Emerging players

• Bragg Live Food Products: Heritage organic food brand with expanding product lines into grains and pantry staples. Comparable organic heritage branding and DTC plus retail distribution.
• Local Bounti: Controlled-environment agriculture company with growing organic product line. Comparable focus on organic and sustainable agriculture but operates at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SpringsMill
• Facebookfacebook.com/1000SpringsMill
• Instagraminstagram.com/1000springsmill
• Pinterestpinterest.com/1000SpringsMillIdaho
• Xx.com/1KSpringsMill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1000-springs-mill

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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