
Heritage Turkey Red Wheat
Heritage Turkey Red Wheat is a historic variety of hard red winter wheat that played a crucial role in American agriculture. Brought to the U.S. by Mennonite immigrants in the late 19th century, this resilient grain quickly became the foundation of wheat production on the Great Plains thanks to its ability to withstand harsh winters and produce high-quality flour. Unlike modern hybridized wheat, heritage Turkey Red is a landrace variety, meaning it has naturally adapted over generations without genetic modification. It is prized for its rich, nutty flavor and high protein content, making it ideal for artisan bread baking. When grown with regenerative farming practices, Turkey Red also helps restore soil health, support biodiversity, and strengthen the resilience of our food system.
What makes our wheat especially meaningful is that we grow it here on our family farm in Kansas—the very heartland of its American story. In the 1870s, Mennonite families settled near Hillsboro and planted Turkey Red in the Kansas prairie soil, where it thrived and helped turn the state into the “breadbasket of America.” By continuing to raise this grain in the same region where its U.S. journey began, we honor that history while sharing flour rooted in place, heritage, and resilience.
When you use our flour, you’re tasting a piece of Kansas history, grown and milled with care at the source where this wheat has been thriving for generations. That’s what makes it truly extraordinary.