Family Farm Initiative

Supporting Biodynamic & Regenerative Farming

Family Farm Initiative

Supporting Biodynamic & Regenerative Farming

Pfeiffer Wheat grown at Zinniker Farm

Ehrenfried Pfeiffer was a student of Rudolf Steiner and when he created Biodynamic Farming which focuses on enriching the soil health using specially prepared biodynamic preps.

In 1924 when Rudolf Steiner gave the Agriculture Couse in Kobowictz, he observed that modern growing practices were producing food to be "mere stomach fillers".

In 1928, Pfeiffer worked with a spelt and transformed it into a modern wheat that preserved the spelt's nutritional virtues. In the late 1930's, he came to the United States where he remained until he died in 1961.

In the 1970's Erika Sabarth who worked with Pfeiffer passed this wheat to Paul Scharff and Mac Mead who grew this wheat until the 1990's. In 1994, Walter Goldstein received the Pfeiffer wheat from Paul Scharff. Walter worked with this wheat to make it more hardy for the Wisconsin winters.

The Zinniker Farm received this wheat from Walter Goldstein and has been growing it for their personal use and for their animals too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A: We are targeting $3.75 - $4.25 per pound for the wheatberries. Since this is the first time we will be offering Pfeiffer Wheat for sale, we will calculate the true cost of production. We want to have a price that is sustainable to continue growing this exceptional wheat.
A: Pfeiffer wheat has been grown on our farm since 1995. We have used to for our personal consumption and to feed the chickens.
A: Zinniker Family Farm started in 1943 and they have continuously used biodynamic practices from Rudolf Steiner. Over the last 80 years, the focus has been on the health of the soil and the entire farm organism. Since the Zinnikers have been the stewards of the land, chemicals have not been used. Over the years the vitality of the soil continues to grow. This process cannot be duplicated in a short period of time and we all benefit from the care of this land over many decades.
A: We should be able to have flour available for an additional charge. Please contact us so we get more details on quantity and where you are located.
A: Harvest will be at the end of July so some time in mid-August. If you fill in the form above, we will email you progress updates.

Family Farm Initiative | Chicago, IL 60613

Family Farm Initiative | Chicago, IL 60613

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