Graminex’s 6,500 acres of farmland in northwest Ohio encircle our flower pollen processing plant. Our sustainability philosophy has spanned three generations and continues to protect the health and fertility of the Lake Erie watershed.
Clean Water
- No irrigation – we rely entirely on rain and snow
- Riparian zones maintained to protect wetlands
- Cover-cropping slows winter run-off
Clean Air
- Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts™ are pesticide- and herbicide-free
- Proximity of farmland to processing plant minimizes greenhouse gas emissions
Soil Quality
- No-till practices decrease erosion and soil degradation
- Rye grass biomass used as green mulch to retain soil moisture
- Organic matter increased through cover-cropping
Biodiversity
- Participant in USDA CRP program – sensitive land removed from production and replanted for environmental health
- Crop rotation with non-GMO soybean and non-GMO corn
Product Integrity
- Non-GMO rye only
- Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts™ are fully traceable from seed/field to finished good/lot
Community Outreach
- Developed rye grass seed for cover-cropping (currently supplying 20,000 acres locally)
- Support local farmers in implementing crop rotation and cover-cropping practices
- Sponsor local county 4-H programs
