We believe that a gristmill is at the heart of turning the many and varied contributions of a community into sustenance for all.

"Eat food. Not too much.
Mostly plants."

– Michael Pollan

From philosopher to physician, we now know that eating more plant- based food nourishes our bodies and our land.

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From Jailhouse to Gristmill

Learn about the unusual story behind the former county jail transforming a blighted part of downtown
Skowhegan into a thriving food hub and community gathering place.

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Come and see us

Visit the mill for one of our free tours and dine at our onsite cafe. You will see how grain is cleaned, sorted and prepared. Watch our team at work. See the beautiful stone mills in action and smell the unmistakable aroma of freshly milled flour.

The people of Maine are just like our landscape- rugged, resilient & industrious. We fix what’s broken. Learn about the new generation of thought leaders, farmers, & food producers revitalizing our grain economy, from the ground up.

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Maine Roots

The people of Maine are just like our landscape- rugged, resilient & industrious. We fix what’s broken. Learn about the new generation of thought leaders, farmers, & food producers revitalizing our grain economy, from the ground up.

We're Good Food Award winners
for our Organic Polenta & Pearled Farro!
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“Agro -Victorian “ is how we like to describe

“Agro -Victorian “ is how we like to describe the #mainegrains #gristmill building. From the finest pastry flour to rustic rye or oat groats, we embrace the juxtaposition here!

#mainegrains pastry flour featured in #lemon bars

#mainegrains pastry flour featured in #lemon bars. What’s your favorite recipe?

Some Maine Grains #sundays are for horse shows, an

Some Maine Grains #sundays are for horse shows, and making homemade grape juice

#puttingfoodby #fortheloveofhorses
#hardworkingwoman #homegrown #maine #sundaybakeday

It’s that time of year where we enter our freshl

It’s that time of year where we enter our freshly milled organic products to be judged by an assembly of our peers alongside some of the very best products produced by sustainable, independently owned companies across the US. Wish us luck in 2021 ✨

#goodfoodawards #maine

@mainegrains we have all of the provisions you nee

@mainegrains we have all of the provisions you need for cozy, seasonal cooking at home. Visit our website, or the dry goods store on your next trip to Skowhegan, and plan to stay for lunch! #millerstablemaine #mainegrains #fallcooking

Sunday bake day- backyard eggs, ricotta and prosci

Sunday bake day- backyard eggs, ricotta and prosciutto quiche with chives. 🥚 🥧 🌱

One for home, one for the crew at the horse barn today.

Find the Maine Grains pie crust recipe at mainegrains.com

#quiche #crookedfacecreamery #pastryflour #pie #sundaybakeday #bakersofinstagram #localgrains #hiddenvalleyequestriancenter #maine

Saturday mornings at the cafe. A taste of #maineg

Saturday mornings at the cafe. A taste of #mainegrains in every bite! #skowheganfarmersmarket #themillerstable #sourdoughlove

A family passion for #localfood that spans the gen

A family passion for #localfood that spans the generations. #mainegrains #nextgenerationfarmer

New things are #fermenting with Maine’s #grainec

New things are #fermenting with Maine’s #graineconomy. Stay tuned for news of how #mainegrains is helping new entrepreneurs get started....

ZOOMing at home and looking for healthy quick meal

ZOOMing at home and looking for healthy quick meals and snacks at the ready?

Time to try this recipe for Wholemeal Breakfast Cookies from #timberbaking
using Maine Grains. Head on over to our bio for a link to the recipe.

And stay tuned for more healthy whole-grain treats, recipes coming soon!!

#wholegrain #zoom #packyourlunch #breakfast #bake