gonzales siemens family farms

A short drive northwest of the Kern River, where the valley floor stretches toward the horizon, lies the soil of Wasco. This is where the story of our flour truly begins.

We believe that to honor the tradition of the original Kern River mills, we must start with grain that is grown with the same integrity our ancestors expected. That brought us to the Gonzales-Siemens family.

Walking their fields, you don’t just see a crop; you see a family working in harmony with the land. They aren’t just farmers; they are stewards of the San Joaquin Valley. While industrial agriculture often takes from the earth, the Gonzales-Siemens family focuses on giving back through regenerative practices—nurturing the soil so that it, in turn, can nurture us.

From Their Soil to Our Stones

When we bring their organic wheat berries into our kitchen, they still carry the spirit of the Wasco sun and the care of the hands that harvested them.

• Small Batches, Short Distances: Because they are our neighbors, your grain travels less than 30 miles from their soil to our mill. It hasn’t sat in a massive silo for years; it’s fresh, vibrant, and full of life.
• A Shared Mission: We mill their grain whole—preserving the bran and germ—because we refuse to strip away the hard work they put into the soil.

By choosing our flour, you aren’t just a customer; you’re a vital link in a local chain. You are supporting a family in Wasco that cares for the earth, and a mill in Bakersfield that cares for your kitchen.