Observed arrival · 2026-08-29
Flour Commons — Grain by the Ton, Shared by the Sack
A Pacific Northwest grain co-op lets households buy whole wheat and rye from farms, mill it in batches, and divide the flour among themselves.
Field notes
The co-op commits grain before planting, stores it as berries, and sends a few hundred pounds to the mill at intervals rather than keeping finished flour on hand. Shares range from a small weekend-baking allotment to split arrangements shared by several houses, including one option suited to someone baking for sale. Members divide the work as well as the grain: hauling, bagging, weighing, table duty, and transparent bookkeeping.
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