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Building a strong local grain economy is at the heart of everything we do. Because of this, we currently offer pickup only and do not ship our flour products outside of San Diego County.
View pickup information below.
We take great pride in being one of only a handful of wheat growers in Southern California. Any grain sourced from outside our own fields comes exclusively from farmers we know personally and have built lasting relationships with. We believe that knowing your farmer should be just as important as knowing your baker.
A Few Things to Know About Your Order
Pickup Information
Building a strong local grain economy is at the heart of everything we do. Because of this, we currently offer pickup only and do not ship our flour products outside of San Diego County.
Pickup Hours
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pickup Location
775 Vale View Drive Vista, CA 92081
As a small local startup, we truly appreciate your patience as we continue to grow. In the near future, we plan to offer preorder pickup at several farmers markets throughout San Diego County.
Since every bag of flour is milled fresh to order, please let us know which pickup day and approximate time works best for you. The process of producing exceptional flour actually begins several days before the grain is ever ground. We first test and carefully condition each batch of wheat to the proper moisture level before milling, resulting in better flour, improved baking performance, and a superior final product.
If our regular pickup hours don't work for your schedule, please use the contact form on our website. We'll do our very best to accommodate another pickup time.
Freshly Milled Flour Storage
Unlike commercial white flour, our whole wheat flour is alive and intact. Because the bran and germ remain in the flour, it contains all of the wheat's natural oils, enzymes, and nutrients—making it significantly more flavorful and nutritious, but also naturally perishable.
For best results, keep your flour in an airtight container away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
For Our Home Millers
If you purchased whole wheat berries, we'll include a moisture test reading with your order so you can properly condition your grain before milling.
Never heard of grain conditioning? No problem! We'd be happy to walk you through the process. It's one of the biggest secrets to producing exceptional flour at home, and we're always excited to help fellow millers get the best possible results.
Share Your Creations
One of our favorite parts of this journey is seeing the incredible food you create with our grain.
Please tag @staffoflifewheat on Instagram—we'd love to see your breads, pizzas, tortillas, pastries, and everything in between!
Thank you again for supporting local agriculture, local milling, and local food. Your purchase helps keep heritage grains growing here in Southern California, and we couldn't do it without you.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
— The Staff of Life Wheat Family
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