Rooted in Quality.

Forget everything you don’t like about wheat straw, we've reimagined it.
All the good, without the bad.
The result? Happier, healthier animals and thriving gardens.

Grade-A Straw

Non-GMO, Grade-A quality wheat straw, sustainably sourced from the Canadian prairies.

All-Natural Process

All-Natural, additive-free cutting and cleaning process removes dust, dirt, seeds and other impurities.

Rigorous Testing

To ensure safety, products are randomly tested through an independent lab for herbicide and pesticide residue. Results: Zero or very minute traces (< 0.06 ppm).

We Make it. We Live it.

As gardeners, homesteaders, and animal lovers ourselves, we understand the value of products that truly work in real-life conditions. Every choice we make—from sourcing to design—is shaped by our own hands-on experience, so you can trust that what we offer is built for the health of your garden, your animals, and the land we share.

About Us

Customer Stories

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Cass - GardenStraw

Cass invites us into her beautiful garden in San Diego!

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Katie - FarmStraw

Katie shares her homesteading journey and what she loves about raising animals.

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Claudia - EquineStraw

Hear about Claudia’s love for horses and the passion that drives her in the sport.

“I have been using GardenStraw for few years in my garden and have noticed significant decrease in weed pressure and retention of moisture, bonus is my soil is light and fluffy the next season.”

Sandra - GardenStraw

“Love GardenStraw! I started using it on my garlic a few years ago just to see what it would be like… Turned out it was pretty awesome. I also love how easy the soil is to work with the following year.”

Dan - GardenStraw

“Just started using this straw and LOVED it in my garden! I have very sandy soil which causes the water to drain so quickly and I need to water it every day if not twice a day. Since using the straw, I can usually water every other day now!”

Kalie - GardenStraw

“This works way better than any other chopped straw for my chickens and ducks and turkeys!”

New York, USA - FarmStraw

“It was the perfect bedding. The fine cut made the straw soft for comfort and good for warmth. My animals give it 5 stars.”

Anonymous - FarmStraw

“We have 6 beautiful chickens and we like them to be comfortable, warm and have the best of everything. We have tried many products in our coop to keep the girls warm and comfy in the winter here in New England and FarmStraw is absolutely the best! Never seen them so happy to be in the coops!”

Melanie - FarmStraw

“I am in love with EquineStraw! … I have a horse who has allergies and itches himself to the point of causing wounds. Now, his coat is beautiful and he almost never bites himself. I was even able to take him off his allergy pills. It’s easy to sift through, has great absorption, and also looks nice in the stall. I would recommend this bedding to anybody.”

Colleen Loach - EquineStraw

“We could not believe the immediate impact the change in bedding made for those horses. Coughing stopped, no more nasal discharge, even their energy levels went up. One horse had been on respiratory medication for years and no longer needs it. Not only is the product dust-free (really!!!), it provides an amazing cushion that encourages the horses to lie down, it is lighter than shavings making it easier to muck, and it is so nice and bright to look at.”

Sara - EquineStraw

“I have been using HealthiStraw’s EquineStraw bedding for 7-8 years now in my trailer and in my pens!! I cannot say enough about this straw. When Stella showed the first signs of bleeding I switched from shavings in my trailer to EquineStraw to limit the dust and particles she was inhaling while on the road. This has helped her tremendously!!!”

Krystal Grad - EquineStraw

“The odor control is the #1 selling feature! I’ve been struggling to find something to reduce the odor of my rats cage and this is perfect!! I won’t use anything else for my rats now!”

Bailey - PetStraw

“I have four hamsters and was using Aspen before this. I like this product better because it’s a lot softer on my robo hamster. Aspen was just too rough on their little bodies. It was also too big for them to make much of a nest. They seem happy with the switch

Lindsay - PetStraw

“I liked how absorbent it is, pigs in general stink, but this really helped keep the odor down in the pen. My pigs loved it! It’s softer than what I previously used. Mudpie and Kevin Bacon started rolling in it, routing, then eventually fell asleep after covering themselves in it.”

Teegan - PetStraw

FAQs

What’s the difference between our products?

Each product is uniquely designed and processed to meet its intended purpose.

 

FarmStraw Fine: Shortest cut length for maximum absorption and softness.

 

FarmStraw Coarse: Longest cut length, providing good absorption, fluffiness, and excellent insulation/warmth.

 

EquineStraw: Mid cut length for high absorption, comfort and softness.

 

PetStraw: A blend of multiple straw lengths, offering maximum absorption, odor control, and fluffiness for nesting, and tunneling.

 

GardenStraw:  Long cut length for ease of application, moisture retention and weed suppression. Undergoes enhanced seed filtration and will stay in place without tackifiers.

Are your products free of herbicides and pesticides?

We all share a fundamental desire for good health, which often translates into a conscious effort to steer clear of harmful chemicals in the products we bring into our lives. Creating products that prioritize all our safety and well-being is important to us.

 

Our rigorous testing protocols ensure that each product meets stringent safety standards. We personally use these products and extend your concern for safety to gardens, pets, animals and us alike. While our products may not carry the certified organic label due to numerous issues found in the quality of certified organic wheat straw, rest assured that our testing procedures are thorough.

 

Collaborating closely with farmers, we ensure that the wheat straw utilized in our products undergoes thorough inspection for cleanliness. While we cannot guarantee that our products are absolutely 100% free from the smallest trace of chemicals, our regular testing consistently yields results either on par with certified organic straw or detecting one or two chemicals at the lowest measurement possible, well under any acceptable government standards for food products.

 

Our commitment is to provide you with the safest and cleanest products that will perform for you at the highest levels.

What makes us unique?

Our Straw: We use 100% wheat straw, ensuring consistent look, colour, and quality—you always know what you’re getting! Unlike many other companies that use a mix of straw types such as wheat, barley, and oats, which vary in quality, we are committed to providing you with the best quality wheat straw products on the market.

 

Beyond Chopped Straw: Our process goes beyond simply chopping the straw. While other companies may just chop, remove some dust, and package it, we take additional steps. We cut, split, and bend the straw before meticulously removing dust, dirt, seeds, and other impurities. This results in a cleaner, higher-quality product.

 

Specialized Focus: Our entire company is dedicated solely to wheat straw products. This specialized focus allows us to excel in what we do and maintain the highest standards.

What does sustainability mean to us?

Sustainability generally refers to sourcing raw materials responsibly, in a way that does not deplete the resource or harm the earth. Here’s how we live out this principle:

 

Local Sourcing: All of our wheat straw is sourced from local farmers, mostly within a 100km (60 mile) radius of our facility. This minimizes the transportation distance between us and the farmers’ fields.

 

Fair Compensation: We ensure that the farmers with whom we partner are fairly compensated.

 

Transforming a Byproduct: Wheat is primarily grown for its berries (seeds), leaving the straw as a waste product. While some straw is reincorporated into the soil to add organic matter, there is normally an excess. We repurpose this surplus straw, giving it new life and helping others instead of letting it go to waste.

 

Sustainable Harvesting: Wheat is an annual crop, so we are not depleting the earth’s supply. We harvest what is being grown, nothing more!

 

Partnering with Farmers: Our sourcing practices include engaging with farmers and suppliers to understand their growing practices. This ensures the long-term health of the soil and the environment.