Just one day after celebrating their 10-year anniversary, New American Stone Mills in Morrisville, Vermont, was destroyed by fire on November 6th. Co-owners Andrew Heyn and Blair Marvin received an emergency call that their shop was burning and the building is expected to be a total loss.

For anyone working in regional grain systems, this news hits hard. Not just here in Colorado, but everywhere. Since 2015, New American Stone Mills has been instrumental in building the infrastructure that makes local grain economies possible. Heyn and Marvin started by building their first mill for their own bakery, Elmore Bread Bakery, and have since designed and manufactured stone mills for businesses, farms, and schools around the world.

Their impact on Colorado's grain network runs especially deep. Nine Colorado companies currently use New American stone mills, making Colorado the third-largest user of their equipment among all states. From small farm operations to established bakeries, these mills are the backbone of how we process and preserve the quality of locally grown grain.

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How to help: A GoFundMe has been set up to support New American Stone Mill during this uncertain time. https://gofund.me/edd25fdc4

If you have the capacity to donate or share the link, your support would make a real difference for two people who have given so much to our community.