Meadowlark Community Mill owners John and Halee Wepking met as cooks in NYC and dreamed of becoming organic grain farmers. They found the opportunity in the Driftless Region with longtime farmer Paul Bickford, who was seeking a couple to succeed him in retirement. Together, they began growing a diversity of culinary grains, which were milled by Lonesome Stone Milling in Lone Rock, WI. In 2017, it came time for the mill’s owner to retire, and Meadowlark Organics purchased the equipment to begin Meadowlark Community Mill. They proudly continue the legacy of stone milling in partnership with fellow organic farmers throughout the region.
Meadowlark Community Mill provides a channel for diverse grain crops in the Driftless Region, making local grain more accessible to wholesalers, distillers, retailers and home bakers alike. As an equally important benefit, stone milling retains the nutritional value of grain to produce flavorful, aromatic flours which are digestible and wholesome. Owner Halee shares, “Food is what brought us together and it’s what we continue to be passionate about as farmers.” By connecting regional growers with local producers and eaters, Meadowlark’s mission is to strengthen our access to locally grown staple foods.
You can find their fresh, stone milled flours and corn products at all Willy Street Co-op locations and inside Willy Street Co-op’s baked goods.
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