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Simple Mills CEO Sources Sunflower Seeds from Regenerative Minnesota Farm

6/19/2026

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Simple Mills CEO Katlin Smith partnered with Luke Peterson to source sunflower seeds from the 500-acre A-frame Farm in West Central Minnesota.
The farm uses deep-rooted kernza to store carbon, stabilizes soil, and employs no-till, diverse crop rotations, cover crops, and grass-fed cattle to rebuild soil health and retain water.
Simple Mills staff regularly visit the farm to observe crops and learn the regenerative methods applied.

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Story summary

Simple Mills CEO Katlin Smith partnered with Luke Peterson to source sunflower seeds from the 500-acre A-frame Farm in West Central Minnesota.
The farm uses deep-rooted kernza to store carbon, stabilizes soil, and employs no-till, diverse crop rotations, cover crops, and grass-fed cattle to rebuild soil health and retain water.
Simple Mills staff regularly visit the farm to observe crops and learn the regenerative methods applied.