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Our stone-mill techniques produce flour unparalleled in taste, quality, and baking performance — with no additives or enrichments.Our products are trusted by some of the best bakeries and restaurants in the country – Tartine, Pizzeria Bianco, Gusto Bread, Poulette Bakeshop, Stella West Hollywood, Grand Central Baking, Breadfarm — with legendary bakers like Chad Robertson calling our flour the best they’ve ever used.And they can’t get enough — demand is soaring. Our business is profitable, and we’re operating at full capacity. Now, we are breaking ground on a second mill in Oregon, on tribal land in partnership with the Umatilla people, with a significant portion of capacity already reserved by large customers.Backed by Peter Buffett and Terra Regenerative Capital, and with a powerhouse team from Nestle, General Mills, and the Nature Conservancy, we’re setting the standard for what truly delicious regenerative flour should be.The craft flour movement is rising. Join us. The visionaries at Patagonia were an anchor investor in Cairnspring Mills in 2016 and were instrumental in bringing the mill into existence. Today, they are valued customers, purchasing Regenerative Organic Certified flour from our mill for their line of Patagonia Provisions organic crackers.A century ago, there were over 20,000 flour mills in America. They were local, community-powered, and produced fresh ingredients and products.Now, only a handful of massive mills dominate the industry.Today, our food is made by large corporations focused on bigger, faster, cheaper systems without consideration of the impact — all at great expense to farmers, farmland, and ultimately, consumers.Commodity growers are primarily focused on yield and efficiency when growing grains. The monocrop system they rely on is more vulnerable to disease, so farmers turn to harsh chemicals as harvest aids and synthetic inputs for pest and disease control.Once harvested, steel rollers at commodity mills strip away the wheat’s bran and germ, the parts that carry flavor, fiber, and nutrition, to extend shelf life. What’s left is bland white starch, “enriched” with synthetic additives to meet minimum standards.In a market flooded with cheap grains and low-quality flour, farmers, consumers, our health, and the land pay the price.At Cairnspring Mills, we take a different approach.We source directly from farmers committed to soil health, using regenerative farming practices like crop rotation, animal integration, and no-till systems that prevent erosion.Regenerative farming is a flexible approach that allows farmers to adapt to their unique growing region and microclimate to reduce or eliminate synthetic inputs. Fully prohibiting neonic insecticides and glyphosate as a harvest aid allows us to exceed conventional standards.We pay our farmers a premium for these regenerative practices and for growing grains with the flavor, nutrition, and baking performance that artisan bakers demand. By renewing our contracts annually, we work in concert with our growers to improve our standards every year.Through these close relationships, we maintain complete traceability of the grain, the farm, and the farmer.We use European-style stone milling techniques to intentionally incorporate all three parts of the wheatberry: the germ, bran, and endosperm. The result: flour with enhanced flavor, texture, and nutrients.Whether it’s shaping the perfect sourdough, pulling off gooey cinnamon rolls, or nailing that chewy pizza crust - our flours give bakers and chefs the foundation for richer possibilities.With backgrounds in regenerative agriculture, brand building, and entrepreneurship at non-profit organizations and corporations like The Nature Conservancy, Nestle, General Mills, our leadership team knows how to turn big ideas into best-selling consumer products.From revitalizing rural economies to launching category-defining food brands, we’re combining decades of hands-on experience with a deep commitment to sustainability - building a profitable flour company that’s scaling nationally while staying rooted in local communities.We are pioneering the craft flour segment within the $23B U.S. flour market.Craft coffee and beer took off by delivering authenticity, transparency, and quality - something bigger brands couldn’t match. Just like Blue Bottle transformed coffee and Dogfish Head transformed beer from commodity to craft, we’re doing the same for flour.Craft flour is poised to grow 3X in the $23B flour market, equivalent to a 20% CAGR in the next 5 years, making craft flour a $700M market opportunity by 2030.With a passionate customer base, domain expertise, and profitable, scalable operations, we are uniquely positioned to be the national leader in this segment, bridging the gap between small-scale mills producing \u0026lt; 3k pounds/day and the commodity mills producing \u0026gt; 5M pounds/day.We’ve built a diversified omnichannel business that stretches across foodservice, direct-to-consumer (DTC), and grocery. 80% of our revenue currently comes from foodservice and bulk flour sales, while 20% is DTC and retail.On the B2B side, we are scaling sales of 50lb bags through foodservice distributors and direct sales of Full Truckload quantities to larger production bakeries and CPG companies. Institutional buyers can easily handle tens of millions of pounds, which makes scaling sales highly feasible.On the DTC side, our webshop helps us reach and support artisan bakers, and word-of-mouth from top chefs drives organic growth. We’re also in select local retailers including PCC Community Markets and Whole Foods with a view towards national expansion once the new mill is operational.Demand for quality flour is skyrocketing, and our current mill is profitable and running full steam at max capacity.In response to significant inbound demand from larger customers, we are replicating this success at a new flour mill in Umatilla County, Oregon — part of the famed Columbia River Basin.The new mill features the same stone milling process as our Skagit mill, enhanced with advanced processing components to support 3X scale.Built on tribal land in collaboration with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Blue Mountain mill will create over 20 local jobs and bring lasting positive economic activity to these communities.Additionally, the Tribe will receive equity ownership of Cairnspring Mills to share more fully in the economic benefits of the mill.The new mill is a bold leap forward: revenue is projected to grow from $6.2M to $48.8M by 2028 (not guaranteed). Tens of millions of pounds of capacity is already reserved by Patagonia and some of the largest baking companies in the nation - even before construction has begun.At Cairnspring Mills, we’re thinking long-term and considering the future impact we can make on our food systems. 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Here's what we've accomplished together: $1.81+ million raised 975 new investors joined our mission to rebuild a better food system Broke ground on our second facility to meet growing demand from chefs and bakers...","published_at":"2025-12-04T20:01:04Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/227346","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/227346"},{"id":226800,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:226800","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"\"A demonstrated, profitable niche.\" - Kingscrowd","preview":"Big news in from Kingscrowd: “After extensive due diligence by our investment team, we are pleased to announce a Kingscrowd Capital investment in Cairnspring Mills.” As the leading ratings and analytics platform for online private investing, Kingscrowd has selected Cairnspring as a “Top Deal” and invested $20,000. 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And together, we’ve done something powerful:💥 $1.7+ million raised 👥 890+ new investors joined our mission to rebuild the American food system 🌾 Broke ground on our new Blue Mountain Mill 💸 Closed millions in new financing across equity, debt, and New Market Tax Credits 🤝 Gathered with the Umatilla Tribe to hon...","published_at":"2025-12-01T18:10:25Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/226152","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/226152"},{"id":222786,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:222786","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Reminder: Final Closing Webinar Tomorrow!","preview":"Our community round is closing soon! Don’t miss our final investor event this Wednesday, November 19 - your chance to hear directly from our lead investor before the round closes.During the event, Calla Rose Ostrander, Managing Partner at Terra Regenerative Capital, will join us for a candid conversation about why she’s excited about what we’ve achieved, where we’re headed, and why now is the time to invest.The details:📅 Wednesday, November 19⏰ 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET🎟️ Register to join us l...","published_at":"2025-11-18T20:00:20Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/222786","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/222786"},{"id":221312,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:221312","type":"FeedItem::Spotlight","visibility":"public","published_at":"2025-11-14T20:42:22Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/221312","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/221312"},{"id":220817,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:220817","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"800+ Investors Strong, Almost Sold Out Again \u0026amp; CLOSING SOON","preview":"We’ve now welcomed over 800 investors into our Wefunder community round. Since expanding the offering, we’re already nearly sold out again and our round is closing soon.With so many new investors coming on board, we wanted to highlight what a few of you have shared about backing Cairnspring.🌾”Everything I've baked has been better since I started using Cairnspring Mills flour.” - Travis G.🌾 “As a farmer, I'm interested in seeing businesses that more directly connect farmers to their customers....","published_at":"2025-11-13T20:36:19Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/220817","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/220817"},{"id":219680,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:219680","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Thank you for backing Cairnspring - we’re closing the round soon!","preview":"We’ve been blown away by the response to this community round. Seeing hundreds of you step up to invest in our vision has been humbling, energizing, and deeply meaningful to all of us.While we’d love to keep the round open longer, it’s nearing the finish line and will be closing soon.Here’s what we’ve accomplished together since we opened the round:💥 $1,600,000+ raised! 👥 800+ new investors joining our mission to rebuild the American food system 🎙️ Featured on NPR, AgFunderNews, Food Navigato...","published_at":"2025-11-11T21:19:36Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/219680","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/219680"},{"id":214503,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:214503","type":"FeedItem::Spotlight","visibility":"public","published_at":"2025-10-31T04:07:23Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/214503","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/214503"},{"id":212768,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:212768","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"📸 See the latest from the Blue Mountain mill site!","preview":"Earlier this month, we shared a glimpse of the groundbreaking celebration honoring our partnership with the Umatilla Tribe and the start of our second mill in Pendleton, Oregon.Today, we’re excited to show you what that vision looks like in motion!We’ve pulled a few stills from our EarthCam at the Blue Mountain site, and we’re thrilled to share them with you:Our second mill is a working blueprint for how we reimagine food systems and scale our impact, bringing Cairnspring flour to more bakers...","published_at":"2025-10-28T22:16:15Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/212768","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/212768"},{"id":209936,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:209936","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"We’re expanding our round! Your chance to invest or double down","preview":"Exciting development: we're expanding our community investment round to meet continued investor demand! When we launched this round, our goal was to give our community a chance to invest in the future of regenerative flour. The response has exceeded all expectations.To date, more than 770 investors have contributed over $1.54 million to support our growth. The momentum just keeps growing and our round has been oversubscribed for weeks.As a result, we’ve decided to expand our raise so that eve...","published_at":"2025-10-23T00:32:33Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/209936","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/209936"},{"id":204091,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:204091","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Blue Mountain Mill Partnership Celebration","preview":"Last week we gathered with Tribal leaders, farmers, and community partners in Pendleton, Oregon to celebrate the partnerships at the center of Cairnspring’s Blue Mountain mill - our second facility and the first flour mill ever built on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.The event celebrated a partnership rooted in shared values: stewardship of the land, food sovereignty, and long-term investment in rural economies.We heard from leaders of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservati...","published_at":"2025-10-14T17:09:55Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/204091","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/204091"},{"id":202012,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:202012","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Kingscrowd’s Investment Week Replay 🎥","preview":"Last week, we were honored to be selected for Kingscrowd’s Crowdfunding Investment Week Portfolio Showcase — a curated lineup of standout companies with breakout potential.🎥 If you missed it, you can watch our pitch here (starting at 39:07).We shared more of the story behind Cairnspring: how we’re paving the way for a better food system, why our flour is trusted by some of the best chefs and bakers in the country, what makes our team uniquely built to win, and how our new mill will scale both...","published_at":"2025-10-09T15:38:56Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/202012","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/202012"},{"id":200905,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:200905","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"$1.5M+ Raised + celebrating 775+ investors","preview":"We’ve officially passed $1.5 MILLION raised with over 775 investors on board, which means our community investment round is now oversubscribed!This is an incredible milestone and a powerful reminder of what is possible when people come together to build something better. We are deeply grateful for everyone who has joined so far.\u0026nbsp;The good news is you can still invest for a limited time - we’re working on filing an extension to meet the extraordinary demand from investors.\u0026nbsp;Momentum is...","published_at":"2025-10-06T19:42:51Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/200905","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/200905"},{"id":193473,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:193473","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"🌱 Why Peter Buffett’s NoVo Foundation is Backing Craft Flour","preview":"Today, we want to introduce you to one of your fellow investors, someone who deeply understands what it means to invest in systems change from the ground up: Peter Buffett.Peter Buffett, son of Warren Buffett, is Co-President of the NoVo Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife Jennifer. A musician, composer, and philanthropist, Peter has spent decades supporting social justice and community-driven change. Through NoVo, he backs organizations that nourish people, protect the land, and bu...","published_at":"2025-09-26T20:55:03Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/193473","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/193473"},{"id":185639,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:185639","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Groundbreaking Developments + Webinar Replay! 🎥","preview":"Thank you to everyone who joined our investor webinar this week! We’ve seen a surge of investments since the event, and the round is now over 90% subscribed - and filling fast.If you weren’t able to attend, the full recording is available.🎥 Watch the recording here\u0026nbsp;We shared some exciting updates, including a milestone that’s been 10 years in the making:\u0026nbsp;🚜We’ve officially broken ground on our second flour mill!\u0026nbsp;Cairnspring’s Blue Mountain mill will carry forward our signature s...","published_at":"2025-09-12T13:44:11Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/185639","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/185639"},{"id":185467,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:185467","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Round Almost SOLD OUT + Join Us Live Sept 10","preview":"Big news: our community investment round is almost SOLD OUT!From day one, we’ve been humbled by the response. More than 600 customers, bakers, and fans have invested over $1.2M to help us build a better food system from the ground up.This round has even outperformed many tech startups. We’re deeply grateful to this community for believing in what we’re building.To celebrate this milestone and update you on our progress to date, we’re hosting another live Q\u0026A.I’ll be joined by our CFO\u0026 Chairma...","published_at":"2025-09-06T15:52:52Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/185467","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/185467"},{"id":185332,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:185332","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"State leaders visit our mill 🏛️","preview":"Last Wednesday, we were proud to host 30 Washington State legislators, staffers, and representatives from the Wheat and Potato Commissions. Their visit was part of a two-day journey through the Skagit Valley called Savor the Land: Where Policy Meets the Plate.\u0026nbsp;The tour connected policymakers with agriculture, aquaculture, and community leaders to explore how smart policy can support resilient regional food systems.At the mill, we shared how our regenerative model supports farmers, protec...","published_at":"2025-09-03T16:24:12Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/185332","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/185332"},{"id":184850,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:184850","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Delicious Investor Perks Start at $500! 🎁","preview":"Our community has been an instrumental part of Cairnspring’s journey, from our first bags of flour to becoming one of the most trusted craft mills in the country. Every step forward has been possible because of people like you who believe in flour that supports farmers, preserves soil health, and delivers unmatched flavor.To say thank you, we’re offering some investor perks we think you’ll love:🌾 $500+ invested → One-time 35% discount at Cairnspring.com (up to $200 value)🍞 $2,500+ → Above + C...","published_at":"2025-08-18T17:00:06Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/184850","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/184850"},{"id":184534,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:184534","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"$1 MILLION+ Raised + Featured as Kingscrowd’s Staff Pick! 🎉","preview":"Within four weeks of opening our community round, we’ve hit two major milestones: more than 500 investors - bakers, farmers, home cooks, and friends - have now joined us and helped us raise over $1,000,000 on Wefunder!\u0026nbsp;The response has been deeply humbling, and even the financial community is taking note. In their latest newsletter, Kingscrowd, the leading rating and analytics platform for startup investing, featured Cairnspring Mills as their “Staff Pick.” 👏In the feature, Senior Invest...","published_at":"2025-08-07T16:51:45Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/184534","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/184534"},{"id":184365,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:184365","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Our Round is 75% Sold Out!","preview":"We just hit a huge milestone: our community investment round is over 75% sold out! 🎉We can’t thank our community enough for propelling us into our next chapter to meet the growing demand from chefs and bakers nationwide.One of those chefs is Ian Galbraith of Carlson Block, a celebrated small-town wood-fired pizza spot in Wilkeson, WA. We invite you to watch this short film by Kent Colony, where Ian shares how he learned to cook alongside his dad, why he believes in craft over creativity (maki...","published_at":"2025-08-04T18:22:26Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/184365","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/184365"},{"id":184226,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:184226","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Meet Our Lead Investor, Terra Regenerative Capital ⭐","preview":"As our community round continues to gain momentum, we wanted to introduce you to our lead investor for this round, Terra Regenerative Capital.\u0026nbsp;Tara Swibel and Calla Rose Ostrander, Terra’s Managing Partners, have been instrumental in fueling our growth. We’re honored to have them powering our next chapter alongside all of you.Through Terra Regenerative Capital, Tara and Calla Rose invest in the “missing middle” of the U.S. supply chain — the processing and infrastructure businesses that ...","published_at":"2025-07-30T14:20:57Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/184226","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/184226"},{"id":184072,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:184072","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Top 5 Reasons to Invest 📈","preview":"We recently opened our community round to the general public, and the response has been incredible. We are a top crowdfunding campaign nationwide, and we’re thrilled to welcome several new investors and followers - many of whom hadn’t heard of us before!\u0026nbsp;It’s clear that our mission is resonating in a big way, and that a healthy triple bottom line indicates a promising investment.\u0026nbsp;Here are five key reasons why now is the time to join us or increase your investment:📈Massive Untapped $...","published_at":"2025-07-24T17:46:15Z","author_name":"Tyler Gage","url":"/feed/184072","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/184072"},{"id":184002,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:184002","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"From all of us at Cairnspring: Thank You.","preview":"It’s hard to put into words what it means to see our vision resonate so profoundly with so many people.In just a few weeks, more than 400 investors have committed over $1 million to support our work towards a more sustainable and healthier food system. And thanks to you, we’ve climbed to the top of Wefunder’s charts!\u0026nbsp;Your reasons for investing speak volumes:🌾“Their commitment to soil health, local sourcing, and community impact makes them not only a compelling investment but also a bluep...","published_at":"2025-07-22T20:25:05Z","author_name":"Kevin Morse","url":"/feed/184002","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/184002"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":311106,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311106","question":"Hi There, Thank you for offering equity on Wefunder. A few Questions. 1. I like you are using the funds raised for a new mill. I see in another question the total cost is 63 million. How much is debt financed? What would the interest expense be? 2. If you can hit your 48 million revenue target by 2028. What is your expected profitability in terms of both EBITDA and GAAP? I am CPA and far more concerned with ultimate GAAP numbers. 3. How would you deliver returns to shareholders? Once the mill is operating at full potential would dividends be an option at some point. I've learned over the years on this site it is very hard to see an actual monetary return. Personally, I only want to invest in companies that are offering dividends are a viable path to a liquidity event within 3 to 5 years. Thanks again for a great opportunity! - Thomas","author_name":"Thomas Mills","votes":13,"created_at":"2025-07-10T15:07:04Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-311106","answers":[{"id":311284,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311284","answer":"The class of securities we’re offering via WeFunder does not carry a mandatory dividend. We plan to reinvest cash flow from the Blue Mountain Mill into the development of a third mill in Maryland, starting in 2028, so we do not plan to pay dividends for at least 5 years. However, we do plan to offer secondary sale opportunities to investors in the next 3 to 5 years, but of course cannot guarantee that. If you’re still interested we can provide answers to your other questions. Thank you.","author_name":"Tyler Gage","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-07-14T22:45:55Z"}]},{"id":311101,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311101","question":"Hi Team, Thank you for your continued efforts. 1). With the new mill in future, has this led to more affordable flour for consumers, or is it primarily aimed at meeting increased demand? 2). Looking ahead, how do you see profitability evolving alongside revenue growth? Will margins improve as well? 3). Lastly, what plans are in place to reward your early investors as the company continues to scale?","author_name":"Kunal Shah","votes":8,"created_at":"2025-07-10T13:50:11Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-311101","answers":[{"id":311411,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311411","answer":"Yes, due to the significantly increased operating leverage at the new mill, our prices will come down and more flour more affordable for consumers. Our Gross Profit margin percentages are forecasted to stay roughly flat but we forecast to earn substantially higher gross profit dollars and EBITDA as a result of the increased capacity. Our goal is to generate healthy returns for early investors through future liquidation opportunities and we are fully committed to generating attractive investor returns.","author_name":"Tyler Gage","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-07-16T18:04:58Z"}]},{"id":310664,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:310664","question":"Are we actually purchasing shares of the company or donating $$","author_name":"Marlene Orlick","votes":5,"created_at":"2025-07-01T17:06:55Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-310664","answers":[{"id":310732,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:310732","answer":"Hi Marlene, this is a chance to purchase shares and own real equity in Cairnspring Mills! The terms will be visible once we file the paperwork with the SEC, but essentially this will be a priced round. Early investors will get the same discounted terms as some of our institutional investors, like Peter Buffett’s NoVo Foundation.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-07-02T05:55:14Z"}]},{"id":311078,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311078","question":"Hi - How does this campaign affect your Steward loan? Will there be a need for future funding through either Steward or additional equity raises?","author_name":"Eric Evert","votes":4,"created_at":"2025-07-10T03:05:26Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-311078","answers":[{"id":311285,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311285","answer":"This campaign does not affect our current Steward loans, which will continue to be serviced and repaid in full. Steward is providing additional funds as part of the capital stack for the Blue Mountain mill construction. After construction is complete we do not anticipate any additional funding needs for the Blue Mountain mill outside of normal working capital and inventory financing. We do have plans to build additional mills in the future which would require additional outside funding.","author_name":"Tyler Gage","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-07-14T22:47:14Z"}]},{"id":310690,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:310690","question":"What type of ownership is being purchased by investors in this offering?","author_name":"Garrett Grigas","votes":3,"created_at":"2025-07-01T19:18:24Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-310690","answers":[{"id":310733,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:310733","answer":"Hi Garrett, the terms will be visible once we file the paperwork with the SEC, but essentially this will be a priced round offering actual shares. Early investors will get the same discounted terms as some of our institutional investors, like Peter Buffett’s NoVo Foundation.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-07-02T05:55:42Z"}]},{"id":313304,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:313304","question":"A quick question, less about financing and more about the product. Obviously, with Regenerative Agriculture you are looking to prioritize practices that lead to holistic land management, soil health, and biodiversity. How successful do you feel you've been to that end - Is the wheat used GMO or non-GMO, and if GMO is used, are you looking to move away from this? Is the wheat organically grown without the need for pesticides and herbicides, and if these are used, are you looking to move away from that also? I've always been a fan of the Rodale Institute's teachings on Crop Rotation and Regenerative Organic Agriculture.","author_name":"Sarah Neri","votes":2,"created_at":"2025-08-19T16:52:05Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-313304","answers":[{"id":313641,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:313641","answer":"Thanks for the thoughtful question — it’s one we love to get. At Cairnspring, we believe better flour starts with better grains and farming. We source all of our wheat directly from regional farmers who use regenerative practices focused on soil health. Examples include crop rotation, cover crops, animal integration, and direct no till seeding. That includes no glyphosate as a harvest aid and no neonicotinoid-coated seeds or applications— full stop. To your GMO question: none of the wheat we mill is genetically modified. All of our products are 100% non-GMO certified and always have been. Roughly 30% of our current volume is Certified Organic, and that number is growing as we expand. For the remaining grains, we go well beyond standard industrial practices, prioritizing varietals selected for natural disease resistance and flavor, so that farmers can reduce or eliminate chemical inputs. Our practices are aligned with the Rodale Institute’s regenerative organic principles, though we’re not yet certified under Rodale’s ROC standard across all farms. We’ve been SQF Certified since 2018 and achieved a 97 score on our March 2025 audit. We’re in the process of obtaining new regenerative certifications across all our farms by 2027. Some SKUs will carry that badge as early as Q4 this year. These principles are at the core of our sourcing strategy and some of the reasons why our flour is so packed full of flavor.","author_name":"Kevin Morse","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-08-25T18:26:50Z"}]},{"id":310779,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:310779","question":"Why would I want to invest in a company led by people coming from mega corporations with some of the worst environmental records that actively engage in greenwashing and deceptive PR campaigns, like General Mills and Nestle? What happens when you go public and your primary focus becomes shareholder profit, rather than paying farmers fairly and sourcing grain from regenerative farming practitioners? You're already shipping your products in single use plastics that end up in landfills and oceans, when there are perfectly good paper alternatives in use all over the world. How sustainable is that? This seems very much like a money grab by existing industry.","author_name":"O Ea","votes":2,"created_at":"2025-07-02T23:14:09Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-310779","answers":[{"id":310815,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:310815","answer":"Thank you for your question. Regarding your observations about our team, many of whom previously worked for larger corporations, I wanted to share my perspective, which comes from my own experience, on why they are important and valuable team members. For example, I went to Kansas State for an executive milling course. This is the only school in the country that teaches industrial milling sciences. Graduates end up working for the large domestic and international milling companies like Ardent Mills, General Mills, Seaboard Corporation, etc. I gained valuable insight into the economics, operations, and grain sourcing strategies they deploy, which are highly extractive and, in my opinion, unsustainable. The values and approach were completely opposite to mine. I learned exactly how I did not want to mill or run a milling company, which ultimately has helped to shape our value-added regenerative business model. My teammates have a similar perspective. They learned that those companies were not aligned with their values, and they have all migrated to companies that are aligned and mission driven, like Cairnspring. Their experience has allowed them to gain the exceptional operating skills needed to successfully run and grow a business. We would not have made it this far without their guidance and expertise. We do not have plans to go public. Our goal is to build a financially viable company that grows, endures, and continues to have a positive impact on the ground and in communities where we operate. Thank you, Kevin","author_name":"Kevin Morse","votes":10,"created_at":"2025-07-03T19:15:05Z"}]},{"id":315470,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:315470","question":"Do you allow visitors to the mill? Mad keen British sourdough baker about to visit Seattle.","author_name":"Serena Tremlett","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-09-22T17:17:27Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-315470","answers":[{"id":315480,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:315480","answer":"Hello Serena, we do with enough advance notice. Please email hello@cairnspring.com and we can continue the planning.","author_name":"Kevin Morse","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-09-22T18:43:19Z"}]},{"id":314803,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:314803","question":"Question from an investor taxation perspective: when do you plan to issue K1s annually?","author_name":"Catie Bass","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-09-12T00:40:21Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-314803","answers":[{"id":315487,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:315487","answer":"Hi Catie, thanks for your question. You can find more information about K1s here https://help.wefunder.com/investortaxes/when-will-i-receive-my-schedule-k-1-for-the-prior-tax-year","author_name":"Kevin Morse","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-09-22T19:34:14Z"}]},{"id":314372,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:314372","question":"Hi - just checking on this, thanks! Apologies if I missed this detail but a few quick questions: 1) what was the valuations of your prior (including most recent) rounds of funding and how did you agree to the current proposed valuation of $21.15mm pre-money; 2) do you own or lease the real estate for the mills and if owned, is the entity that we are investing in the owner (or a related entity)? Thank you.","author_name":"Robert Brandon Sokol","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-09-04T20:58:56Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-314372","answers":[{"id":314724,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:314724","answer":"Hi Robert, We lease the real estate for both mills. We continue to maintain an excellent relationship with the Port of Skagit who owns the real estate for our current mill in Washington, and have built a trusted partnerships with the Umatilla Tribe who owns the land where the new mill is being built (they are also our single largest equity investor in this round). The current pre-money of this round was negotiated with our lead investors and agreed upon as a fair valuation for the business based on past performance, future growth, and forecasted investor IRR. We are not publicly disclosing prior round valuations at this time.","author_name":"Kevin Morse","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-09-10T22:36:13Z"}]},{"id":313306,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:313306","question":"Hi, Just checking before going further--are your products and company vegan? Thanks, Mark founder, Vegan Investing Club","author_name":"Mark Perlmutter","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-08-19T17:25:15Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-313306","answers":[{"id":313506,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:313506","answer":"Hi Mark, thanks for your interest. Our products are 100% vegan. Our flours are not artificially enriched or treated. We don’t add dough stabilizers or conditioners such as enzymes, ascorbic acid, mononitrate, or malted barley. None of our flours are bromated or bleached.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-08-22T00:13:53Z"}]},{"id":311983,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311983","question":"Hi Kevin! I run a newsletter that is hyper-focused on the crowdfunding industry and goes out to 5,000 retail investors each week. I'm interested by your raise and would love to chat for a potential story on my blog (no cost, this is purely editorial content). Reach out to hellocrowdscale@gmail.com so that we can connect. Blog for reference: https://thecrowdscale.com/","author_name":"Kevin Fulmer","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-07-28T02:00:16Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-311983","answers":[{"id":312586,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:312586","answer":"Hi Kevin, thanks for reaching out! We’ll drop you an email.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-08-06T18:24:44Z"}]},{"id":311801,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311801","question":"Hello, I am interested in a possible investment. I have a few questions. You had mentioned in your pitch that your existing customers have committed to purchasing a significant production capacity of the new mill. Are you able to share that information? Additionally, based your financial modeling, what amount of flour does the mill need to produce and sell for breakeven?","author_name":"Wei Kwok","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-07-23T23:44:27Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-311801","answers":[{"id":311855,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311855","answer":"Hello Wei, Thanks for the question. One of the largest flour and baking brands in the US is our anchor customer for the new mill with a nine-figure offtake agreement. Given our high price points and margins, our model shows that we will be profitable operating at only 55% of capacity.","author_name":"Kevin Morse","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-07-24T19:57:39Z"}]},{"id":311629,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311629","question":"Hi Cairnspring Mills team, I’m an investor and have a tax planning question. Can you confirm whether Cairnspring Mills is structured as a C corporation and if investments through this campaign qualify as Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) under IRC Section 1202? I noticed you’re listed as “Cairnspring Mills, SPC” - does this designation maintain C corp tax status for QSBS eligibility? This information would help me understand the potential tax benefits of holding the investment long-term. Thanks!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​","author_name":"G M","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-07-21T07:05:24Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-311629","answers":[{"id":311778,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311778","answer":"Hi GM, Thanks for your question. We are taxed as a C corp. I am still working with my team and our accountant to determine if we qualify as a QSBS. I will share the answer as soon as I can. More soon.","author_name":"Kevin Morse","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-07-23T17:53:07Z"}]},{"id":311166,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311166","question":"When you mention a recapitalization that rewards early investors, do you envision specific mechanisms like bonus shares, future discounts, or liquidity preferences?","author_name":"Syed Ali Razi Shamse Haider","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-07-11T17:15:27Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-311166","answers":[{"id":311286,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:311286","answer":"A recapitalization could occur through a variety of mechanisms, but our primary goal is to provide a secondary sale opportunity to existing investors. We plan to raise additional funds for our future third mill, and plan to offer a secondary sale opportunity for current investors when we raise funds for the third mill construction.","author_name":"Tyler Gage","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-07-14T22:48:07Z"}]},{"id":310688,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:310688","question":"For what purpose are you raising money or to what end am I giving money to Cairnspring (of whom we think very well)? I presume this is not a donation but an investment that promises some financial benefit.","author_name":"Faithful Skeptic","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-07-01T18:49:04Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-310688","answers":[{"id":310734,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:310734","answer":"Hi Faithful Skeptic! Indeed this is not a donation, it’s a chance to purchase shares and own real equity in Cairnspring Mills at the same terms as some of our institutional investors like Peter Buffet’s NoVo Foundation. That means you're sharing in our growth and future upside. We’re raising this capital to build our second mill to meet the soaring demand for our premium flour with several large customer engagements already lined up. The new mill will significantly expand production capacity and revenue, deepen our impact by supporting more regenerative farmers and creating more jobs in rural communities on tribal land, and serve as a blueprint for further sustainable scale. You’re helping us build something bigger — and sharing in the value we create.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-07-02T05:56:40Z"}]},{"id":326333,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:326333","question":"Dear Cairnspring Team, Congratulations on your successful fundraising last year - over $5M from over 1000 investors is wonderful, and we're all rooting for you! I hope 2026 is off to a great start.","author_name":"G M","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-02-26T19:24:50Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-326333","answers":[]},{"id":320601,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:320601","question":"Sadly I missed the deadline. I was looking at this last minute. Is there any chance of still investing if I intended to invest in this round but got the time zones mixed up?","author_name":"Clara C.","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-12-05T05:39:30Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-320601","answers":[{"id":320772,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:320772","answer":"Hi Clara, thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, the deadline is firm, and the round is closed.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-12-08T17:56:11Z"}]},{"id":320564,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:320564","question":"Two questions: 1. Can I spread out delivery of my 200 lbs. of flour? Not sure where to store twenty 10 lb bags... 2. Any thoughts on selling raw wheat berries for milling at home? Doesn't get fresher or more nutritious than that.","author_name":"William  R","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-12-04T16:11:50Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-320564","answers":[{"id":320583,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:320583","answer":"Thanks for reaching out. Yes, you can spread out the delivery. We'll provide a gift card with the value (in 50lb bags) of 200lbs of flour, and you can choose to use that in the cadence that works for you. Regarding wheat berries, we hope to add that to our product offerings in the future.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-12-04T21:09:48Z"}]},{"id":320379,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:320379","question":"Do you plan to sell your product in local grocery stores to make it affordable? I believe you have an excellent quality; I tried to order 5lb flour, and the shipping is $15+—total over $35. I can buy 5lb at the grocery store for $7 but is lower quality.","author_name":"Grigore B. Hreniuc","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-11-29T23:57:50Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-320379","answers":[{"id":320408,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:320408","answer":"Hi Grigore, we currently sell in local, northwest grocery stores and intend to expand our footprint after our Blue Mountain Mill is operational. For current store availability, please visit: https://cairnspring.com/pages/store-locator","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-12-01T18:14:04Z"}]},{"id":319832,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:319832","question":"No need to Bash the company or team. You either Invest or move on to another company. Plain and simple. No one is saying you have to invest in them. It’s just an opportunity they are giving us as wefunder investors.","author_name":"Arturo Munguia","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-11-17T23:23:59Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-319832","answers":[]},{"id":319830,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:319830","question":"I don't know a lot about specialty flour, but the most available US standard seems to be Bob's Red Mill. They come from the region as yourselves. Can you help me differentiate your products and commercial and personal sales focus?","author_name":"Jason S.","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-11-17T23:07:52Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-319830","answers":[]},{"id":319801,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:319801","question":"Are there any future plans to offer a line of organically certified products?","author_name":"Philip Lutz","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-11-17T18:13:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-319801","answers":[{"id":319839,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:319839","answer":"Hi Philip, happy to share that we currently offer organically certified products: https://cairnspring.com/collections/all","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-11-18T00:30:29Z"}]},{"id":318144,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:318144","question":"Sorry to bother you, this seems like an awful dumb way to communicate. In your 10/23 reply to my 10/14 query you said the rewards would be handled \"at the end of the campaign\" -- but you didn't say when that was. With the brutal attacks on food banks and SNAP funding, I feel some urgency to make the donation of the 200# of flour -- can you send me your email and let me know how to take this conversation offline and arrange for that donation before Thanksgiving?","author_name":"John Gear","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-10-27T23:58:57Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-318144","answers":[{"id":318461,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:318461","answer":"Hi John, we will drop you an email to answer these questions! Appreciate your interest in supporting local communities.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-10-30T15:58:18Z"}]},{"id":316976,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:316976","question":"Hi, when do I get my investor trinkets and, more importantly, the top level reward (the 200# of Cairnspring Flour)? What I think I want to do is have you deliver the 200# of flour in bulk to a nonprofit and send me a receipt for the retail cost of that flour so I can deduct the value of the donation. I assume this is possible, is that a good assumption? How do I arrange?","author_name":"John Gear","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-10-14T19:22:10Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/cairnspring.mills#question-316976","answers":[{"id":317749,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:317749","answer":"Hi John, thanks for the question, and again for your investment! We would be happy to ship this directly to the address of your choosing. Perks will be fulfilled at the end of the campaign - we had originally hoped to fulfill perks sooner, but the response to our campaign has exceeded all expectations, and we want to make sure every detail is handled with care.","author_name":"Michele Crowley","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-10-23T05:40:09Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Are we actually purchasing shares of the company or donating $$","answer":"Hi Marlene, this is a chance to purchase shares and own real equity in Cairnspring Mills! The terms will be visible once we file the paperwork with the SEC, but essentially this will be a priced round. Early investors will get the same discounted terms as some of our institutional investors, like Peter Buffett’s NoVo Foundation."},{"question":"For what purpose are you raising money or to what end am I giving money to Cairnspring (of whom we think very well)? I presume this is not a donation but an investment that promises some financial benefit.","answer":"Hi Faithful Skeptic! Indeed this is not a donation, it’s a chance to purchase shares and own real equity in Cairnspring Mills at the same terms as some of our institutional investors like Peter Buffet’s NoVo Foundation. That means you're sharing in our growth and future upside. We’re raising this capital to build our second mill to meet the soaring demand for our premium flour with several large customer engagements already lined up. The new mill will significantly expand production capacity ..."},{"question":"What type of ownership is being purchased by investors in this offering?","answer":"Hi Garrett, the terms will be visible once we file the paperwork with the SEC, but essentially this will be a priced round offering actual shares. Early investors will get the same discounted terms as some of our institutional investors, like Peter Buffett’s NoVo Foundation."},{"question":"Thanks, Michele. May I ask a follow-up: how much money must be raised to build this second mill and how much of the capital has been raised?","answer":"Hi Faithful Skeptic. Thanks for the question! The total capital needed for the new mill is approximately $63M, including construction and initial operating and grain acquisition costs. We’ve already secured commitments to cover nearly all of this, and we’re looking to raise a final $1M-$3M from our community to give everyone who believes in our mission a chance to directly participate in our growth.\u0026nbsp;"},{"question":"Why would I want to invest in a company led by people coming from mega corporations with some of the worst environmental records that actively engage in greenwashing and deceptive PR campaigns, like General Mills and Nestle? What happens when you go public and your primary foc...","answer":"Thank you for your question. Regarding your observations about our team, many of whom previously worked for larger corporations, I wanted to share my perspective, which comes from my own experience, on why they are important and valuable team members. For example, I went to Kansas State for an executive milling course. This is the only school in the country that teaches industrial milling sciences. Graduates end up working for the large domestic and international milling companies like Ardent..."}]}}}