THE FINLAND WILD RICE HOUSE IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 SEASON
It was a great season, and we were so happy to be able to operate this year!
We are wrapping up shop for the season, but will be around for part of the first week of October.
Below are some basic details. We will be updating this website through the winter as we plan for next year, so check back for details or click here to follow us on Facebook.
Contact Blake at 218-353-1312 or email meghan@friendsoffinalnd.org with questions in the meantime.
Thanks so much for your business and support.
See you next year!
Processing Fees
We have a 60 pound minimum for a Small batch, and 120 pound minimum for a Large batch. Due to variations in rice density and moisture content, we reserve the right to adjust minimum requirements and associated fees based on how a batch fits in either parcher. These minimums are in reference to the green (un-processed) weight of the rice you bring in.
If you are not able to harvest 60 pounds, you can request for us to combine your batch with another willing customer to meet the minimum (“mixed batch”)
Small Batch (60-120#) – $2.75/pound
Large Batch (120# or more) – $2.50/pound
DIY Parched – $1.25/pound
Mixed Batch – $3.50/pound
(These fees are applied to the finished weight of your rice after processing.)
We take Cash, check, or credit/debit card. (NOTE: there will be a 2.6% fee applied to card transactions.)
Please note that all rice must be thoroughly picked clean of leaves, stems and heads before bringing it in. This is an ESSENTIAL step, as the extra plant material will clog our dehuller.
NOTE: We regret that we have had to raise our rates, and acknowledge that we may be more expensive than some other shops. Please know that we are not like other processors, however, as we are a non-profit shop who does not sell rice and caters to small-batch subsistence ricers. Our aim is to provide this service at the most affordable rate that will allow us to break even and keep processing.
Thank you for your understanding!
Pre-processing Protocol
*We are not able to put you on the schedule until you have your rice, but as soon as you can, call/text with a rough estimate of your total amount so we can get you on the schedule. If you call and we miss it, leave a message or text.
* We may ask you to hang onto your rice until we are able to process it, as we are very short on storage space. Blake @ (218) 353-1312
*How to store your rice in the meantime: We do not have a protocol or opinion on HOW your store your rice between harvest and processing. Many people do have many opinions on this, but we have not had problems processing rice that has been stored one way over another. (With the exception that VERY dry rice seems prone to more breakage in the parcher.) If you are going to store your rice for a long time, it is essential to dry it fully, and keep out of reach of rodents. The main goal is to avoid letting mold or rot set in.
*Bring cash or check if you want to avoid the 2.6% card fee
For Processing text or call Blake @ his new number: 218-353-1312
For other questions, write meghan@friendsoffinland.org