Above is an image of a ‘ventiladore’- literally wind machines- that get rid of dust and will also allow to select for size of grain. The smallest ones can then be kept back for animals or personal consumption, whereas regular sized and up can be sold to the coop for processing.  The first step is to harvest the Quinoa plants with a sickle, then dry them out on its stem. Once the crop has been hand harvested and threshed, they can put through this machine to find the right sized quinoa for selling.  Previously, this job had to be done by hand and...

Did you know that one of the many incredible benefits of lentils is their ability to fix nitrogen in soil?

Overall, quinoa generally has lower carbon emissions compared to traditional rice cultivation, primarily due to the differences in cultivation methods and resource requirements.

We sell organic quinoa, as well as sustainable non-organic quinoa. Find out the benefits of organic food and how to support Organic September.