We've planted the seed. And we know what to do next.
Fava’s momentum is building—but at Prairie Fava, we’re not waiting around. We’re actively driving awareness and adoption by simplifying the supply chain, preserving quality, and ensuring full transparency. By taking ownership of more steps along the way, we reduce risk and deliver consistent, purpose-built fava ingredients for food makers.
By focusing on how to best support the future of farming, we found the bean that might be the single best answer for generations to come.
Enter the humble fava bean.
Prairie Fava is holistically integrated across the food system, taking leadership at the most critical points—from advancing the development of the right fava seed genetics to creating a strong, stable market for farmers. By aligning innovation, agronomy, and processing, we’re building a trusted, reliable foundation for the future of fava in food and agriculture.
Prairie Fava is shortening the supply chain and owning more of it:
Working with partners who are developing the best seeds for farmers.
Forging crucial networks in creating ongoing, reliable demand.
Adapting processing methods to meet food makers’ needs,
and crafting our own products that prove out fava’s value and popularity
The world is hungry for change - and fava is part of the answer.
As more people seek nutrient-dense, sustainable whole foods, growers have a unique opportunity to lead by growing fava—one of the most powerful crops to meet this shift. It’s a chance to get ahead of the movement with a crop that delivers on health, functionality, and future-forward farming.
Unmatched in nutrition
Fava beans are true powerhouses—packed with protein, rich in dietary fiber, and naturally lower in carbohydrates than nearly every other pulse. Their nutritional profile rivals a multivitamin, offering a dense source of essential vitamins and minerals. With a mild, delicious flavor, fava has earned its place as a nourishing staple in kitchens around the world.
The good news: the fava bean adds health in other ways too.
Fava beans don’t just grow—they give back. As the most powerful nitrogen-fixing pulse, fava naturally enriches the soil, reducing the need for synthetic inputs. It thrives in cool, wet climates, stands up to tough conditions, and fits seamlessly into sustainable crop rotations.
Prairie Fava is investing in research to increase farming knowledge and expanding the bean’s functionality as a food source, because we know you need crops that are easy to grow, harvest, process, and sell.
Our feet are firmly on the same ground as yours.
Rooted in Farming. Driven by Purpose.
Our co-founder, Cale Jefferies, is a fifth-generation seed farmer with deep roots in the Prairies. In 2015, he teamed up with his wife Hailey, who was inspired by the potential of fava to make food more nourishing and sustainable. Together, they set out to unlock the full value of this remarkable bean—from fava to fork.
Get in touch with our team.
We are ready to connect and explore what fava can do for you!