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Free Day Popcorn Now Certified Kosher Through Star-K

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Free Day Popcorn Now Certified Kosher Through Star-K

We’re excited to announce that Free Day Popcorn is now officially certified Kosher through Star-K, one of the most respected kosher certification agencies in the food industry. What This Means:Kosher certification provides an added layer of confidence for our customers—both individuals and businesses—by verifying our products meet strict handling and purity standards. Why It Matters: Expanded options for customers who require certified kosher products Assurance for food service and retail partners One more way we’re delivering quality you can trust The Same Farm-Fresh Taste:🌽 Non-GMO🌾 Gluten-Free🌕 100% Whole Grain✡️ Kosher Certified (Star-K) We’re proud to grow popcorn with integrity—from seed...

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Partner Spotlight: Orin Freitag Family

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Partner Spotlight: Orin Freitag Family

Lonny's Uncle Orin's deepest focus was on conservation and being a good steward of the land - goals we aim to continue today.

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Partner Spotlight: Our farming roots run DEEP

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Partner Spotlight: Our farming roots run DEEP

A look back to our past.

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Partner Spotlight: Lonny Freitag

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Partner Spotlight: Lonny Freitag

Nate's dad Lonny is an integral part of Free Day's success.

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Counting down to harvest

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Counting down to harvest

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. ~ William Blake Things have slowed down a bit here on the farm. We're done irrigating the popcorn for the year. The kernels are now fully mature and full of starch. We're servicing combines and rigging up new (to us!) equipment, while counting down to the "most wonderful time of the year" - HARVEST.Though the ears of popcorn are fully mature, they're not quite ready for harvest. In order for popcorn to pop, the kernels need to be at the correct moisture: 13.5%. Too wet, it won't fully expand. Too dry, there will...

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