Where do you get your bulk grain?

ET1 SS · #21 08/08/06, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by turtlehead

I know folks that eat feedstore wheat ...

We have known a LOT of folks who eat feedstore bagged grains.

Marilyn · #22 08/08/06, 03:02 PM

Anyone that is up for a beautiful drive in/through the Ozarks might stop at the War Eagle Mill just east of Rogers, Arkansas. I can't remember the owner's name, but she is very helpful, will sell bulk grain in any amount. She also grinds and has a wonderful restaurant upstairs - it's well worth the trip.

I am very curious about grain mills. I've been looking at the Daimant hand mill, but would really like to hear from anyone that has owned this particular type of mill. (What I would really like to do is try it before I buy it).

Paula · #23 08/08/06, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sashay

Hi, Y'all:
I am in New Mexico and just had a similar situation. The feed store sells wheat or oats or whatever...but it does not SAY for human consumption on the bag...I asked and they said they were "not sure" if it was safe for people or not. I said well if I buy some and make some bread will you taste it? They said sure...after I taste it first. In other words, if I don't die, they will eat my bread made from wheat berries not labeled for human consumption.

So...is this safe wheat for humans or just for critters? I have in the past purchased in bulk, but the shipping is a killer and with gas prices so high, it is likely to be worse than in the past. What do y'all think?

samantha

I wouldn't eat grain from the feedstore. There are looser regulations and monitoring regarding pesticide use in the storage bins.
Bought a bag of wheat from one of our local feedstores once, it smelled so strongly of pesticides I just threw it away.