All organically grown in the Finger Lakes region. We are farmer-owned!

Kristen Loria started Buttermilk Bean in 2021 and farms at Lo Rida Farm, growing dry beans, popcorn and cover crops in a diverse rotation at White Hawk Ecovillage in Danby, NY.

Kristen has been farming since 2013, training on organic vegetable farms in the Hudson Valley where she first dabbled in dry beans and staple crops working at Sparrowbush Farm in Livingston. With a Master’s in Plant Breeding, Kristen specializes in uniquely beautiful and delicious dry bean varieties, from heirlooms to entirely new varieties being developed on the farm. Lo Rida Farm uses organic and agro-ecological production methods.

We grow the highest quality crops we can, while stewarding the land as best we know how. We are grow some ourselves and source others from our talented organic farmer neighbors to bring you a diverse selection for your pantry.