Farm to Table Foods makes organic oatmeal blends and grab-and-go cups in small batches in the Midwest, using ancient grains and super seeds sourced from organic farmers. The family-owned business produces everything in house and focuses on minimally processed food, from intentionally unsweetened stove-top blends to lightly sweetened instant cups.
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Jamie’s FarmSince 2017, Jamie’s Farm has made small-batch granola in New York, slow-baking it with ghee rather than oil for a buttery, caramelized crunch. Founded by Jamie after working at a three-Michelin-star restaurant, the independently owned company uses certified organic gluten-free oats and carefully sourced ingredients in its award-winning blends.New York, NY
Shagbark Seed & MillBorn from an Appalachian Ohio effort to bring staple crops back into the local food system, Shagbark Seed & Mill has operated since 2010. As Ohio’s first certified organic mill, it connects family farms with regional food businesses while grinding certified-organic heirloom grain to order. The Athens County company also makes its staple foods more accessible through discounted pricing for schools, pantries, and food banks.ATHENS, OH
Cassie's Country CupboardCassie Menchhofer started Cassie’s Country Cupboard in 2011, and today she runs the business with her husband, Curt, from their licensed facility on a rural Ohio homestead. The couple hand-pack meal starters for families seeking a healthier shortcut to homemade cooking, with products now sold through retailers and gift baskets across the United States. Their family test is simple: if Cassie would not serve a recipe at home, it does not go in the cupboard.CELINA, OH
Berlin Natural BakeryIn Ohio’s Amish Country, Berlin Natural Bakery makes small-batch spelt breads and baked goods by hand, with its old-fashioned sourdough fermented for at least 24 hours. The family acquired the bakery in 1997, and third-generation twins Nicole and Nick now carry forward its focus on organic, minimally processed ingredients and simple recipes. Its organic spelt flour is stone-ground on demand, and the bakery’s products remain Non-GMO Project Verified.MILLERSBURG, OH