Farming with the future in mind
Conservation is part of who we are. With 5,600 acres permanently protected, every decision is made with care for the land, the water, and the wildlife that depend on it.
Farming with the future in mind
Conservation is part of who we are. With 5,600 acres permanently protected, every decision is made with care for the land, the water, and the wildlife that depend on it.
In Partnership with Conservation Organizations
Cultivating change
What we leave behind matters as much as what we harvest
Located in the middle of the Pacific Flyway, Montna Farms was the first in California to place rice ground under a permanent agricultural easement, providing winter water for migrating birds. Today, 5,600 acres are protected forever — for crops, cranes, ducks, geese, salmon, and hundreds of other species that depend on this valley.
Conservation is at the heart of everything we do to protect soil, replenish ecosystems, and honor a responsibility that stretches beyond our farm’s borders.
Building habitats that last
Every season, our fields provide more than rice. By managing water, soil, and habitat with intention, Montna Farms supports over 200 species while producing premium short-grain rice.
Wetlands for wildlife
By holding water 2x longer than industry standards, our fields become seasonal wetlands. These are critical resting and feeding grounds for ducks and geese on the Pacific Flyway.
Stronger salmon runs
Strategic water releases reconnect rivers with rice-rich floodplains. Studies show juvenile salmon feeding downstream from our fields grow three times larger than those without access.
Healthier land & air
Reincorporating rice straw adds 4–5 tons of organic matter per acre each year, restoring soil health and providing nutrients for wildlife while reducing emissions.
Partner with us to shape the future of farming
Montna Farms works with partners who believe agriculture can do more. Let’s advance innovation, conservation, and quality together.
