We took feel-good snacking to the next level by incorporating sustainable agricultural practices at the foundation of our production process. Buckwheat is a prime cover crop in regenerative farming, which can improve land health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (More info on regenerative agriculture below!)
Buckwheat also has a long flowering period with beautifully delicate clusters of white—and sometimes pink or yellow—flowers, providing beneficial food for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and insects. The extended period of pollen and nectar means that pollinators can find flowers when many other crops have already gone to seed.
On a more local level, our snacks support family farms in Maine. We source our buckwheat from Bouchard Family Farms, based in Aroostook County. From seed to snack, Diggables is deeply committed to the resurgence of the Maine grain economy.