Farm to Fork – Our Passion for Popcorn

What is Hull-Less Popcorn?

The hull is the part of the corn kernel that covers the grain…you may know it better as that annoying thing that constantly gets suck in your teeth when eating most popcorn! If we’re being honest, we don’t like hulls either, which is why we did something about it. The red and blue varieties of popcorn we plant were chosen intentionally. While they do technically have a hull, you wouldn’t know it. Pilot Knob popcorn is less of a pain in the teeth because its hulls are much thinner and softer. Spend more time enjoying your popcorn in comfort and less time picking it out of your teeth. And better yet, our Rustic Red and Blue Bounty popcorns look AND taste different. They pop with higher natural flavor than commodity yellow popcorn.

Between the taste and texture, we’re certain our family farm will EARN a spot in your kitchen!

Our Family

Since 1877, our family has nurtured an inseparable connection with our land, our community, and our customers. Over time, Pilot Knob farm operations have evolved, but our passion for farming and family remain a foundational, generations-old way of life. From methodical integrated pest management, experimenting on innovated practices supporting biodiversity or even our long-standing soil convservation practices, we’re deliberate about best practices that protect our land, our family, and our customers. This isn’t just about the farm. Whether chairing the Illinois Leadership Council for Agriculture Education, supporting youth agriculture education, or serving as president of our local P.E.O. chapter, our family believes sustainability is a community value. We hope this passion is evident in every kernel.

Making Memories Pop

To us, popcorn is more than a tasty, natural snack. It’s nostalgic. We’ve all enjoyed popcorn while watching a movie with friends or family and gathered with a buttery bowl around the holidays.

Popcorn is so often at the center of our warmest moments, and we take our role in that very seriously. We offer the very best popcorn so that you can make those meaningful memories pop!

From Our Farm To Your Family