{"id":44860,"date":"2026-03-10T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/?p=44860"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:54:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:54:58","slug":"does-the-farmers-dog-have-grains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/does-the-farmers-dog-have-grains\/","title":{"rendered":"Does The Farmer&#8217;s Dog Have Grains?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-are-grains\">What are grains?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#does-the-farmer-s-dog-food-have-grains\">Does The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog food have grains?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#are-grains-just-filler\">Are grains just filler?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><em>This article was originally published in January of 2026, and has been updated.<\/em><\/p><p>The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog offers a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ready-to-eat, human-grade fresh food,<\/a> including formulas with and without grains. All of our ready-to-eat diets are 100% complete and balanced, and come pre-portioned.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s what you need to know about grains in The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog fresh food.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-grains\">What are grains?<\/h4><p>Grains are the edible seeds from grasses called cereal crops, such as wheat, barley, and oat. These cultivars are staples in a human diet, and can also be used in dog foods. Rice, barley, oats, millet, corn, and wheat are all grains that dog-food formulas may use.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-the-farmer-s-dog-food-have-grains\">Does The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog food have grains?<\/h4><p>We offer pre-portioned, gently cooked formulas both with and without grains.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/small_dog_begging_for_grain_food_2_59-728x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A small brown dog stands on their hind legs in a kitchen as a person holds a glass bowl of The Farmer's Dog food to their nose.\" class=\"wp-image-44910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/small_dog_begging_for_grain_food_2_59-728x1024.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/small_dog_begging_for_grain_food_2_59-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/small_dog_begging_for_grain_food_2_59.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-grains-just-filler\">Are grains just filler?<\/h4><p>Grains in The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog formulas are never filler. Everything that goes into our food is there for dogs&rsquo; health. Just like the meat and vegetables in our packs, the grains are human-grade and support the overall balance of the recipes that include them.<\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/meet-our-on-staff-board-certified-nutritionists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on-staff, board-certified nutritionists<\/a> choose each ingredient for its nutritional value as part of a complete and balanced recipe&mdash;and we fully cook our ready-to-eat foods to kill dangerous pathogens while preserving nutritional value and avoiding the drawbacks of traditional kibble&rsquo;s high-heat processing. The grains in our recipes are a good source of an omega-6 fatty acid dogs need called linoleic acid, and the fiber provided by those grains can support gut health and provide a feeling of fullness&mdash;which may help dogs on a weight-loss plan.<\/p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"Does The Farmer's Dog offer grain-free dog food?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"Yes, The Farmer's Dog offers dog food formulas both with and without grains. They have grain-inclusive and grain-free varieties for beef, chicken, and pork.\"\n        }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"What grains are in The Farmer's Dog food?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"The Farmer's Dog offers grain-inclusive options that include oats in their Chicken & Grain, Pork & Grain, and Beef & Grain formulas.\"\n        }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"Are grains considered filler in The Farmer's Dog food?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"No, grains are not considered filler. The Farmer's Dog's Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists select grains for their nutritional value, and they are human-grade ingredients that support the overall balance of the recipe.\"\n        }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"What are the benefits of oats in The Farmer's Dog food?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"Oats are a good source of linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for dogs. They also provide fiber, which supports gut health and can help dogs feel full, aiding in weight management.\"\n        }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"How do I know if a grain-inclusive formula is right for my dog?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"All of The Farmer's Dog's fresh foods are complete and balanced. 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