A b o u t U s

We mix decades of expertise, family pride, and a sprinkle of prairie sunshine to bring you nutrient-packed and fab flax. Proudly family-owned and women-led, we combine traditional know-how with cutting-edge milling. Every seed is grown with farming practices that keep the soil happy, the planet healthy, and your flax fresh and flavorful.

From Prairie Fields
With Love, Since 1989

Our People

Meet The Team

Mary Eckman

Co-Founder, CEO

Julie Faber

Co-Founder, Vice President

Lisa Bergh

Co-Founder, VP Business Development

Cassidy Leatherwood

Marketing and Customer Service

WHy we care

Flax is Our Passion

We don’t just mill flax—we obsess over it. Every decision we make, from soil to shelf, is guided by a simple goal: deliver flax that tastes amazing and brings real nutrition to your table. It’s a mix of science, experience, and a love for a crop that’s been at the heart of our family for decades.

What Makes Us Different

Farming That Goes Beyond Sustainability

We don’t just want to “sustain” the land, we want to improve it. Our regenerative farming practices rebuild soil health, boost biodiversity, and leave our fields better than we found them. Plus, healthier soil means better flax and nutrition for you!

How It's Done

Regenerative farming isn’t one single practice—it’s a system. Every choice we make in the field works together to protect the soil, support ecosystems, and grow stronger crops year after year. Here’s what that looks like in action.

Undisturbed Soil

No-Till Farming

We skip the plow to protect soil structure, keep carbon in the ground, and naturally preserve healthy organic matter like old roots and plant residue needed for healthy soil.

Off-Season Diversity

Soil Check

Soil testing is our way of giving the land a check-up. By understanding what it needs, we help flax grow strong, healthy, and full of life.

PLANNED DIVERSITY

Crop Rotation

Each year, we change what grows where. It reduces pests naturally and supports long-term, nutrient-rich soil.

Flax is Naturally
Low-Impact

Flax is a sustainability overachiever by nature. It doesn’t need irrigation, demands minimal pesticides, and plays nicely with pollinators. In other words, it’s one of the most eco-friendly crops you can put on your plate.

Flax Up
Your Life