H. T. Rea Farming Corporation

What H. T. Rea Farming Corporation does

H. T. Rea Farming Corporation is a fourth-generation family-owned farm headquartered in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, operating across a diverse rainfall zone in both Oregon and Washington within the Walla Walla Valley. Founded in 1911 by Harris Rea and incorporated in 1957 by H.T. and Helen Dent Rea, the company produces grain crops (wheat for export into breads, crackers, cookies, and noodles; and barley), fresh green peas frozen within two hours of harvest and distributed to retail frozen food aisles, restaurants, and schools, malting barley grown in collaboration with Mainstem Malt for Pacific Northwest craft breweries and distillers, and certified seed sold to seed companies and farmers. The farming operation relies on conventional agronomic practices including conservation tillage, direct seeding, strip tilling, cover cropping, and center pivot irrigation across both dryland and irrigated acreage.

The business operates multiple revenue streams spanning commodity grain export, value-added fresh vegetables, certified seed production, and a service arm offering custom farming and farm management to landowner partners, including USDA agency assistance, crop insurance coordination, grain marketing, and land stewardship under USDA Conservation Reserve/Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program frameworks. Go-to-market is direct-to-buyer via established relationships with food processors, regional food service distributors, retail channels, and craft beverage partners. The company holds Salmon Safe certification and maintains partnerships with WSU, OSU, NW Grain Growers, Direct Seed, Limagrain Cereal Seeds, and other regional ag organizations. Current leadership includes Co-Managing Partners Dennis and Laura Rea, with Nathan Rea (joined 2013) and Ryan Rea (joined 2022) representing the fourth generation in active operations. The company employs 11-50 people and has no external funding, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

H. T. Rea Farming Corporation

Legal name

H. T. Rea Farming Corporation

Website

https://htreafarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

H. T. Rea Farming Corporation is a fourth-generation family farm in the Walla Walla Valley producing wheat, barley, fresh peas, malting barley, and certified seed, plus custom farming and farm management services for landowner partners across Oregon and Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Crop Production

NAICS

Wheat Farming (11114), Other Grain Farming (11119), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Regenerative Agriculture (Soil Carbon, Cover Crops, Reduced/No-Till) (AFAGAMAA), Post-Harvest Field Operations (Baling Residue, Stalk Shredding, Straw Collection) (AFACAAAL)

Keywords

• Crop production
• Farm management services
• Certified seed
• Conservation tillage
• Custom farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Freewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grain Crop Production and Export: Production of wheat and barley sold to export markets for use in breads, crackers, cookies, and noodles
2. Fresh Vegetable Production: Fresh peas harvested at peak tenderness, frozen within two hours, packaged and shipped to frozen food aisles or sold to restaurants and schools
3. Malting Barley Production: Raised in collaboration with Mainstem Malt, sold to local craft breweries or distillers across the Pacific Northwest
4. Custom Farming Services: Conservation tillage, direct seeding, spraying, and harvesting services provided to landowner partners
5. Farm Management Services: Administrative services including USDA agency assistance, crop insurance, crop condition updates, grain marketing, and farm tours for landowners
6. Certified Seed Production: Production of certified seed for sale to seed companies and farmers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

H.T. Rea Farming Corporation is a fourth-generation family farm that produces and sells grain crops (wheat and barley), fresh and frozen vegetables (peas), and certified seed to food processors, export buyers, schools, restaurants, craft breweries, and seed companies. The company also provides custom farming services (conservation tillage, direct seeding, spraying, harvesting) and comprehensive farm management services (USDA agency assistance, crop insurance, grain marketing, CRP/CREP management) to landowner partners across Oregon and Washington.

Product overview

H.T. Rea Farming is a fourth-generation family-owned farm producing grain crops (wheat, barley), fresh vegetables (peas), and certified seed. The operation offers custom farming services (conservation tillage, direct seeding, spraying, harvesting) and landowner management services. The farm operates in both Oregon and Washington across diverse rainfall zones, serving export markets for wheat products and regional markets for fresh produce and malting barley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grain Crops (Wheat and Barley)
• Fresh Frozen Peas
• Malting Barley
• Certified Seed
• Custom Farming Services
• Landowner Farm Management Services

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mainstem MaltcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for malting barley production. The barley is raised in partnership with Mainstem Malt and sold to local craft breweries or distillers across the Pacific Northwest.
• Salmon SafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental certification partner focused on sustainable farming practices that protect water quality and salmon habitat in the Pacific Northwest.
• Washington State University (WSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research, education, and agricultural expertise. Multiple family members are WSU alumni with degrees in Agriculture, Economics, and related fields.
• Oregon State University (OSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research, education, and agricultural expertise for Pacific Northwest farming operations.
• SealtheseasonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for sustainable/seasonal food sourcing and distribution in the Pacific Northwest region.
• Bay State MillingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrain buyer and miller that purchases wheat and other grain crops for flour and food production.
• NW Grain GrowerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional agricultural cooperative providing marketing, advocacy, and support services for grain growers in the Pacific Northwest.
• Direct SeedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization promoting direct seeding and conservation tillage practices for sustainable agriculture in the Northwest.
• Limagrain Cereal SeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed company partner providing cereal seed varieties and potentially involved in certified seed production.
• PNW CanolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization supporting canola production in the Pacific Northwest, potentially involved in crop rotation and diversification.
• Spokane SeedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional seed company partner involved in seed production and distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AgriNorthwest: Large-scale PNW farming operation producing potatoes, onions, wheat, and seed crops across the Columbia Basin. Comparable in PNW crop production footprint and irrigated row-crop operations, but materially larger and more diversified.
• Bay State Milling: North American grain milling company that purchases wheat and specialty grains from PNW growers including H.T. Rea. Comparable as a downstream buyer of identity-preserved/sustainable wheat in the same regional supply chain.
• Limagrain Cereal Seeds: International seed company producing cereal seed varieties, partnered with H.T. Rea on certified seed production. Comparable in PNW cereal seed breeding, certified seed programs, and grower partnerships.
• Norpac Foods (Oregon Freeze Dry / Snap Frozen Foods): PNW frozen vegetable/fruit processors sourcing peas and other crops from regional growers. Comparable as a downstream frozen-vegetable buyer operating in the same Pacific Northwest produce supply chain.

Direct peers

• Wilcox Family Farms: Multi-generation Washington state family farm producing eggs, vegetables, and grain products. Comparable as a long-running PNW family farm with diversified crop production and direct retail/food-service distribution.
• Camas Country Mill: Oregon-based grain mill and farm operation sourcing wheat from regional growers for flour and food applications. Comparable in PNW grain origination, regional milling partnerships, and sustainable/identity-preserved positioning.
• Stahlbush Island Farms: Oregon-based grower and processor of frozen vegetables and fruits including peas, with sustainability certifications. Comparable in PNW frozen-vegetable processing, food-service/retail distribution, and sustainability positioning.
• Palouse Brand: Family-owned PNW farm growing lentils, peas, chickpeas, and grains in the Palouse region. Directly comparable in family-farm heritage, dryland legume/grain production, and direct-to-buyer distribution.
• Mainstem Malt: Pacific Northwest craft malting company sourcing malting barley from regional farms including H.T. Rea. Comparable as a PNW-focused partner inside the craft malt/barley supply chain.
• Shepherd's Grain: Pacific Northwest grower-owned cooperative producing direct-seeded, sustainable wheat and grains for regional and export markets. Operates a similar regenerative-agriculture, identity-preserved model from the inland Northwest.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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