Ashland Milling Company

The Mill has been grinding grain along the banks of the South Anna River in Ashland, Virginia since 1740. Back then, area landowners and farmers including a young Patrick Henry would bring grains from their nearby plantations for milling.

Todd is the official Attkisson in charge of Ashland Milling Company today, and he represents the fifth generation of Attkissons to have worked in milling. The family’s history with the Ashland Mill dates back to the late 1940s. Howard L Attkisson, Todd’s grandfather, had been the manager of the Mill for 15 years and in 1954, he purchased what was then Newman’s Mill and changed the name to Ashland Roller Mills.

Howard and his son Linwood created a niche market in the late 1970s when giant companies were monopolizing the milling business. Ashland Milling began to focus on mixes and products used or sold by restaurants, schools and grocery chains in Virginia. By developing custom products and batter mixes for local favorites, and focusing on quality of service Ashland Mill continues to survive and thrive today.