Organic Grains
Grown in the
Fraser Valley
The Fraser Valley is not known for cereal production but Cedar Isle Farm in Agassiz has been producing certified organic grain crops for over ten years. Around 25 acres of land are planted to cereals which are harvested and sold through a Community Supported Agriculture program as well as to bakeries and stores in Vancouver.
Jim Grieshaber-Otto, Diane Exley, their two children and Yoshi Sugiyama manage the community-minded organic family farm where all of the CSA grain is grown. About 100 acres in size, Cedar Isle Farm partners with two neighbouring dairy farms to produce silage and hay (for both cows and horses), and raises free range layer hens, vegetables and several types of grain and straw. CSA members are invited to the annual farm visit day to see their grain growing in the field and to have a fun day together.
Cedar Isle Farm has been in the family of Jim Grieshaber-Otto for almost 50 years. Jim’s parents, Mary and Emil, raised beef, sheep and chickens and grew hay and oats to feed the animals. When Jim took over, he explored the possibilities of growing more grains and now produces different varieties of wheat, barley and rye, which are sold as kernels or flour, or hull-less oats which are sold as kernels and rolled or crimped grains.
Cedar Isle Farm is nestled under Mt. Cheam at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley. It is surrounded by wetlands and forest and there are wild areas on the farm to provide habitat for many kinds of wild animals and birds. The crops are certified organic which means they are never sprayed with chemicals or treated with inorganic fertilizer. Our aim is to produce healthy, local grains in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
Jim Grieshaber-Otto
Rye is prized for use in sourdough breads and classic European recipes.
Diane Exley
Cold-Rolled and Steel-Crimped, and as groats and kernels, oats and barley are enjoyed in many ways, oatmeal, risotto, pilaf, granola, and baking
All Cedar Isle Farm products are certified organic by the BCARA
BCARA process
Salmon-friendly
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Also, at Cedar Isle Farm, we grow crops for sale outside of the CSA including organic straw and hay.
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