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Card 311 of 9982026-08-29 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-08-29

Flour Commons — Grain by the Ton, Shared by the Sack

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Editorial interest 86/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

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.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-29 issue.

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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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ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use
HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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