Pines/Cerophyl is proud of our long association with many quality brands. Until the mid-1990’s, Pines/Cerophyl was the only supplier of cereal grass to the ingredient market. Although Pines/Cerophyl traces its history to 1932, we re-established Cerophyl in 1976 as Pines International.  

In 1976, more than 150 people invested an average of $100 in our company, mostly because they believed in our ideals. The reason they chose the Pine tree was because it is an international symbol of the peace in nature. Our goal was to purchase as much land as possible and convert it to organic.

For more than 40 years, Pines family farms are all 100% organic.  We do not believe in “dual farming” where a grower produces both organically-grown and non organic crops. As funds became available, Pines converted more than 2,000 acres to organic farmland.  We have never used any poisons from Monsanto and other chemical companies.

Because we grow in a region with plenty of rainfall, we do not and have not ever irrigated any of our fields.  Further, we seek to protect the Ogallala Aquifer in the Western part of our State.  This once massive underground aquifer is now contaminated with farm chemicals and is severely depleted.  Irresponsible farming practices have wasted that precious resource by growing crops that are not appropriate for a dry region like that.

Worse, no one can recharge the Ogallala. It took tens of thousands of years to accumulate that water. Wasteful farming methods have depleted and poisoned it. In less than 100 years, farmers in that region have nearly pumped the Ogallala dry. They use it to grow pesticide-based alfalfa and other poison-based crops as well as “organic” greens for the natural foods market.  Even if the abuse stopped immediately, it would require thousands of years to replenish the water stolen from future generations.  We are proud to be located in the area of Kansas where Dr. Schnabel and other scientists conducted their research on cereal grass and alfalfa.  They choose our location because the soils, climate and ample rainfall are perfect and appropriate for those kinds of crops

Pines/Cerophyl is Not One Family but Several 100% Organic Families

Pines/Cerophyl is a much different kind of greens producer. Instead of one family engaged in generations of factory farming, Pines is composed of several sincere 100% organic families. They farm in appropriate regions that receive ample rainfall.

Thus, our farmers never use ground water for irrigation. They oppose wasting natural resources for short term profits at the expense of the environment. They focus on 100% organic farming and respect for our planet. Unlike other growers, our farmers have never used chemical poisons on any of the land they tend.

100% Organic – No Dual Farming – No Irrigation

Since 1932, Pines/Cerophyl has never used toxic poisons on any of our fields. In our opinion, when farmers grow both organic and poison-based crops, they are not sincere about organic farming. We are 100% organic and always have been. All Pines land has always been farmed organically.  We do not believe in “dual farming.”

Besides dual farming, other cereal grass growers and farmers in dry regions that require irrigation, have poisoned and depleted our once-pristine, fresh water resource, the Ogallala.  Most of the water evaporated through wasteful methods. What little actually reached the plants went mostly to make poison-based animal feed and GMO Corn for ethanol.

The poor farming methods in those dry regions during the past 100 years is shameful. It provides an example of greedy, poison-based land use that continues to destroy our planet and its resources. By contrast, since 1932, Pines/Cerophyl has never had to depend on irrigation and has never used toxic herbicides an pesticides.

Modern Dryers Designed for Human Food 

We use modern, 100% organic, non-GMO computer-driven, all stainless steel, human food grade dryers brought into operation in 2010 and 2012. We have never and will never use them to produce feed for the confined-animal meat industry or any crops grown with chemical poisons.

At this site, you will also learn more why we are the only truly vegan-friendly cereal grass and alfalfa grower. You will learn why our more gentle drying process results in a far better product. To find out more why our greens are better, please read about us and our process.

We seek partners with end users who share our ideals and goals.  With Pines\Cerophyl’s green ingredients, you support a tradition that goes back nearly 100 years of being truly organic. We stand for sustainable practices.

If you want, you are welcome to advertise this message when you use Pines/Cerophyl as your source of supply. You can also take advantage of our many certifications. We can provide authorization for you to use those logos, including the Cerophyl logo.  

As one of our partners, you can benefit from our rich tradition of nearly 100 years of excellence in producing the most nutrient-dense and cleanest greens.  Best of all, we can provide a value that is the best you will find. Let’s make contact. We want to create a great partnership with you!