by Ashley Lodato, Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer photos courtesy of Alyssa Jumars and Red Shed It doesn’t always happen, but when demand and supply are aligned, it’s a collective win. When the COVID crisis hit the United States, several things happened simultaneously in Methow Valley food systems. First, The Cove, the Methow Valley’s food… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer photos courtesy of Amy Halloran Food activist Amy Halloran has a story to tell–many of them, in fact. When Halloran was a little girl, she learned that the easiest way to connect with her father was to tell him a story when he got home from work.… Continued
Hi, my name is Frances, I am a senior in high school, and I was an intern at Bluebird Farms this July. I am interested in plant sciences and sustainable food systems and am very inspired by the work the Bluebird Farms does. I definitely learned a lot over the two weeks, from soil health and… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer Photo Credits: Amy Sandidge The kitchen of food blogger and culinary photographer Amy Sandidge is exactly the kitchen you want to enter when you have a hankering for a snack. Feel like a ham and cheese pocket or some laminated pasta with edible flowers? Or is your… Continued
“Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic, and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing.” -Juneteenth.com To our community, customers… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer When Jim and Judy Evans, Bainbridge Island residents since the late 1960s, decided to develop a pub on a waterfront piece of property on the island’s north shore, they had two distinct objectives. Jim, who was born and raised in England, “envisioned an English-style pub as a… Continued
Despite the cancellation of Expo West’s Natural Food Show in March, due to COVID-19, Bluebird was honored to receive an award for three of our products. Nexty Awards, organized by the NEW HOPE NETWORK announced on March 25th that three of our products won the Nexty Best New Organic Food Award. Our Whole Grain… Continued
Bluebird Grain Farms has one permanent, year-round job opening. We are looking for the right candidate to join our farm team and fill a critical role in grain processing and milling. We are looking for individuals who value stable work and want to be a part of our expanding business. If you are interested in… Continued
Brooke and Sam traveled to San Francisco in January to receive an award from the Good Food Foundation for their Einka and Lentil blend. The awards honored 207 winners from 37 states. Bluebird’s Einka and French Lentil blend is made with the ancient grain einkorn and rich, peppery lentil legumes, was a standout in a… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer Although Marlene Beadle was met with “moans and groans” from her family when she introduced a new, healthier way of eating at home, Marlene was undeterred. “Our family came to realize how fresh and flavorful the meals were that she… Continued