Inland Northwest Artisan Grains Podcast: Unpacking the Grain Shed

On the second episode of Grain to Glass, we are joined by Brian Muegge, certification specialist for Salmon Safe. Listen along to learn about the deep connection between our regional watershed, grain growing practices, and delicious brews.

On this first episode of Grain to Glass, we talk with Stefan Yauchzee, owner of Pour Company in Moscow, ID. Pour Company is passionate about bringing interesting and local beers onto the Moscow beer scene. Stefan also organizes the Artisan Grains Beer Fest, which features beers from local and regional breweries that are made with local ingredients.

On this season of the Inland Northwest Artisan Grains podcast, we are following artisan grains and hops from the field, through the malthouse and into breweries across the region. Along the way, we are excited to be talking with growers, maltsters and brewers who are breaking new ground from grain to glass.

Welcome to the series finale of Field to Flour!  For this episode, we are following up with Brett Stevenson from Hillside Grain in Bellevue, ID and talking about her business growth since we last talked to her in January 2022.  We are joined by Tanner Van Slyke, head baker for Hillside Bread, as we talk about on-farm vertical integration and demystifying baking with fresh-milled, high-extraction flour.

On this episode of "Field to Flour," we are joined by Jeremy Bunch, CEO of Shepherd's Grain in Spokane Washington, and Eric Odberg who grows for Shepherd's Grain at Odberg Farms Inc. in Genesee, Idaho. Listen along as we discuss the values that unite Shepherd's Grain's founders and growers and the advantages of growing for a local and regional flour company.

On this episode of Field to Flour, we sit down with Jill Severson, owner and baker at Bluebird Bakery in Sandpoint, ID. We talk about the resiliency of small businesses, challenges in distribution, and how to keep staff happy.

On this episode of Field to Flour, we chat with Kit Schumann from Sea Wolf Bakers in Seattle, WA about his journey into bakery ownership, why consistent flour is important, and how others can start experimenting with local flour.

On this episode of Field to Flour, we talk with Kevin Morse, CEO and co-founder of Cairnspring Mills in Skagit Valley, WA. Join us as we discuss the intricacies involved with building a regional mill and the power of community.

On this episode of "Field to Flour" we are joined by Joni Kindwall-Moore from Snacktivist Foods in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. This conversation is centered around Snacktivist's mission to increase the biodiversity of our agricultural lands, diversify people's diets, and the challenges and opportunities associated with building artisan grain supply chains for alternative grain crops.