Looking for whole grains for fodder system near Lansing, MI

gabbyraja · #1 07/02/13, 03:54 PM

Where can I find a good source, reasonably priced, for whole grains near Lansing? I'm in Williamston. Geyer (feed store) has whole oats, and I've been sprouting them. But I'm also looking for barley and wheat, legumes of some kind, if possible, some seeds like flax, maybe... More variety. I need them in 50-ish lb bags, obviously. I can get a 40 lb bag of oats for $12. I'm looking for more of that kind of thing. Anyone?

farmerDale · #2 07/02/13, 06:09 PM

If I could get you my grain there for a low enough cost, you would be paying 3 dollars for 40 lbs of oats, 7 for 50 of wheat, and about 13 for 50 of flax. Alas, you are too far away....

farmerDale · #3 07/02/13, 06:10 PM

BTW, may I suggest taking a drive out to some farms? They would sell you their crops for much, MUCH less than you are paying currently, if you are considerate at all.

gabbyraja · #4 07/02/13, 08:11 PM

Problem is I have neither the storage capacity nor the upfront capital. So, I pay the big prices for the convenience of buying a little at a time.

I did put a wanted ad on CL. Maybe someone would be storing large amounts for their own use and would part with little bits at a time. I could fill my own old feed bags 1x month or something, kwim? Worth a shot.