My First Wheat Harvest: A Day in the Wheat Fields

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Every year when harvest rolls around, I find myself thinking back to my very first wheat harvest.

From my first day at Sunrise six years ago, I knew this company was something special. But it wasn't until my first wheat harvest a couple years ago that I realized Sunrise Flour Mill is truly extraordinary.

I'd never been to eastern Colorado before. The land was flat, the weather was hot, and everywhere I looked, fields of golden wheat stretched to the horizon, ready to be harvested.

After a few hours in the car, I turned off the blacktop and found myself traveling down graveled dirt roads that led to the CEAD Farms wheat fields.

I never could have predicted the pride I felt the moment I pulled on my boots and began walking through that organic field.

The farmers had been there since the last bit of morning dew evaporated from the fields. Despite them being at it for days on end, the vibes were good and the pride in the air was palpable.

A big combine rolled up—my ride for the afternoon. Through a cloud of dust, I met Nate, a farmer who helped me climb aboard. I wish I could have warned Nate about the hundreds of questions I was about to ask him during our time together in the combine. I couldn’t help it—I felt like a kid on a field trip.

The rumble of the engine, the brightness of the sun, the scent of grain, the sheer power of the machine—it overwhelmed my senses in the best way. After all, how often do you see where your food comes from?

As the sun set over the fields, time slowed. No sirens, no buildings, no noise. Nature working hard to nourish and farmers working alongside it - a partnership as old as time.

By the end of the day, I was dusty, sunburned, and exhausted. But my heart was full.

One day of harvest. That's all it took me to realize the importance of the process, the value of understanding where your food comes from, and the role nature plays in connecting us all.

Not a day has gone by that I haven't felt immense pride in what I do and the company I work for.

Like I said—it's extraordinary.

To celebrate this year's harvest, we're offering 15% OFF sitewide for a limited time. Fill your shelves with flour that’s rooted in real soil, real stories, and real people.

Thanks for being part of this work—work that starts in the fields and ends in your kitchen.

With dusty boots and a full heart,