Coeur d'Alene
Northern Latitude Foods
Beautifully Wild, Beyond Organic, Non intervention Food
- Certified Organic
- Organic
About Northern Latitude Foods
In his quest for a side gig, McKinley Dixon, co-owner of Northern Latitude Foods, stumbled upon the wild rice fields bordering Benewah Lake. Intrigued and spurred on by his family, he delved into Idaho’s lesser-known agricultural treasure. Today, the Dixon family oversees a thriving 100-acre wild rice farm.
While rice might not be the first association with Idaho agriculture, Heyburn State Park’s marshy terrain has nurtured wild rice for nearly a century, likely introduced by migratory waterfowl. This isolated corner of Northern Idaho has given rise to a unique rice variety, distinguished by its longer, plumper grains bursting with flavor.
McKinley, equipped with a background in integrated plant sciences from Washington State University, possesses the grit and gumption required for this distinctive grain. His thoughtful innovation led to the creation of an airboat harvester, ingeniously crafted from vintage airplane parts. Embracing his role as a farmer and food producer, McKinley manages crops, ensures successful harvests, handles packaging and distribution, and his flexible approach underscores his commitment to the entire process.
Until 2021, all of Northern Latitude’s wild rice was sold wholesale, but since then, it has launched a vertical consumer brand. The wild rice can be found in retailers across the Pacific Northwest.
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Delivery & pickup
Specialties
- bakery
- chicken
- eggs
- nuts
- organic
- pantry
- peanuts
- poultry
- produce
- seafood
- wild crop
Categories
- Online ordering
- Shipping
- Organic
- Seafood
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Frequently asked
Where is Northern Latitude Foods?
Northern Latitude Foods is located in Coeur d'Alene. Address: 5411 Martha Loop, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83815. See the map on this page for directions.
Does Northern Latitude Foods deliver?
Northern Latitude Foods is pickup-only. Drive to the farm during their hours (Farmers' Market At Sandpoint - Sandpoint, ID - 9-1pm Every Saturday Kootenai County Farmers Markets - Hayden, ID - 9-1:30pm Every Saturday! The Boise Farmers Market - Boise, ID Restaurants/ Food Trucks) to pick up.
What does Northern Latitude Foods sell?
Practices: Certified Organic, Organic. Specialties: bakery, chicken, eggs, nuts, organic, pantry, peanuts, poultry, produce, seafood, wild crop. Products: Chicken (website derived), Peanuts (website derived), Seafood (website derived), Wild Rice, Wild Rice Flour ($14.00; flour; website derived). Categories: Organic, Seafood.
How do I contact Northern Latitude Foods?
Phone: 208-691-7885. Email: northernlatfoods@pm.me. Website: https://northernlatfoods.com/. You can also open the farm in the live directory and use the Get directions button.