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Tom Luhrs Family Farm
[Above: Tom Luhrs and daughter Molly in a field of millet on the Luhrs Family Farm]
Tom Luhrs has been one of Breadtopia’s principal suppliers of heirloom wheats since 2018. The Luhrs Family Farm is located on the High Plains of western Nebraska with rich silt loam soils known to produce some of the best quality grain and pulse crops in the world. The semi-arid climate is favorable to produce small grains (wheat, oats, millet) and pulse crops (field peas, forage peas and chickpeas).
Spreading compost
The Luhrs Farm is part of a 2,180 acre farm operated by Luhrs Certified Seed, LLC, an old seed company that produces non-GMO small grains and pulse crops for certified seed. Even though our farm is cultivated with modern equipment, it has deep heritage and family roots of nearly 100 years.
According to Tom Luhrs, “Our mission is to produce the highest quality grains and pulses for the health-conscious consumer while maintaining an environmentally balanced and sustainable farm for future generations.”
Forage peas fix nitrogen to help next year’s grains grow.
“In recent years, we have implemented sustainable farming practices by rotating a large variety of crops and planting cover crops between cash crops to improve soil health. These rotations break crop disease cycles, improve pest control and keep weeds in check using less herbicide while restoring the natural ecosystem of the soil.”
“Seeing the benefits of sustainable farming practices, there are now 620 acres committed to 100% certified organic cropland. These acres are more intensely managed with tillage, green manure crops, cover crops, and organic approved soil amendments like animal manure composts. Grain and pulse crops produced on 100% certified organic cropland results in a safer food supply while protecting the environment.”
Products with Grain from Luhrs Family Farm
Einkorn High Extraction Flour
Einkorn Wheat Berries
Einkorn Whole Grain Flour
Heirloom Red Fife Wheat Berries
Heirloom Turkey Red Wheat Berries
Red Fife High Extraction Wheat Flour
Red Fife Whole Grain Flour
Turkey Red High Extraction Wheat Flour
Turkey Red Whole Grain Flour
Tom Luhrs Family Farm