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Fungus Among Us? March’s Farm Foe: Corn Smut Explained
Fungus Among Us? March’s Farm Foe: Corn Smut Explained
Not the scandalous kind — this month we’re talking about corn smut. Discover how this fungus impacts popcorn crops and what it means for quality. Read more...
February Farm Mishaps: What’s Under the Bin Floor
February Farm Mishaps: What’s Under the Bin Floor
February’s Farm Focus takes us under the bin floor — where the real behind-the-scenes work of food-grade popcorn happens. From replacing 40-year-old bin floors to carefully managing moisture and airflow,... Read more...
January Farm Mishaps: Condensation (Why Winter Farming Still Matters)
January Farm Mishaps: Condensation (Why Winter Farming Still Matters)
Condensation may not be visible from the outside, but it’s a real part of winter farming. January’s farm focus shares how we learned, adapted, and improved along the way. Read more...
Partner Spotlight: Free Day Farms
Partner Spotlight: Free Day Farms
Growing the Acres—and Our Gratitude As Free Day Popcorn has grown, so has our gratitude for the incredible support we’ve received along the way. In the beginning, Nate rented acres... Read more...
Early Beginnings: How Free Day Popcorn Took Root
Early Beginnings: How Free Day Popcorn Took Root
rom one “off-contract” field in 2015 to a growing family brand—how we cleaned 12,000 lbs two hours from home, scaled acres, and built warehouses that weather the weather. Read more...
Marshmallow Popcorn Pops (Chocolate-Dipped): As Seen on The Ranch Table
Marshmallow Popcorn Pops (Chocolate-Dipped): As Seen on The Ranch Table
These chocolate-dipped marshmallow popcorn pops from Elizabeth Poett’s The Ranch Table are pure joy—easy to make, fun to gift, and even better with farm-fresh kernels. Get the full recipe and... Read more...
A Look Back: Partnerships, Popcorn & a Century of Stewardship
A Look Back: Partnerships, Popcorn & a Century of Stewardship
A decade of Free Day Popcorn, a century of family farming. How changing rural life, steady partnerships, and four farm girls shaped our small-farm story. Read more...
Following the Footsteps before Us
Following the Footsteps before Us
From hand-built cribs to footprints in cement, we carry on a legacy of family farming with every harvest. Read more...
How Much Popcorn Do You Really Need? (We’ve Got the Answer!)
How Much Popcorn Do You Really Need? (We’ve Got the Answer!)
Ever been halfway through movie night and realized… the popcorn bowl is empty? Or maybe you’ve hosted a party and weren’t sure how much popcorn to buy. Guessing wrong can... Read more...
🎉 Our Website Got a Makeover — And You Get 15% Off to Celebrate!
🎉 Our Website Got a Makeover — And You Get 15% Off to Celebrate!
We’ve got a fresh new look — and a poppin’ new rewards program!Our website just got easier to navigate, faster to shop, and now you can earn points every time... Read more...
Partner Spotlight: Heitmann Family
Partner Spotlight: Heitmann Family
This month’s Partner Spotlight is especially close to our hearts.   We’re honoring the Heitmann family – Nate’s “Godfather,” Steve Heitmann, his wife Marla, and their daughters, Stephanie and Melissa.... Read more...
🍫 Chocolate Popcorn Bark – The Sweetest Way to Celebrate World Chocolate Day!
🍫 Chocolate Popcorn Bark – The Sweetest Way to Celebrate World Chocolate Day!
Celebrate World Chocolate Day with this easy Chocolate Popcorn Bark recipe! Sweet, salty, and made with farm-fresh popcorn—perfect for snacking or gifting. Read more...