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Montna Farms: A Multi-Generational Rice Farm Advancing Sustainability in California Agriculture

This video, made by CDFA, features Nicole Van Vleck discussing Montna Farms's efforts in sustainability, wildlife conservation, and agricultural innovation.

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June 29, 2026

Agriculture

Sutter County Agribusiness Leader and RVCB Founding Director Named Businesswoman of the Year

This article details how Montna Farms CEO Nicole Van Vleck was presented the "Businesswoman of the Year" award by the Sac Metro Chamber.

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January 22, 2026

Agriculture

Surrogate Wetlands

This video covers Montna Farms President Jon Munger explaining how the farm's flooded rice fields provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

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October 22, 2025

Agriculture

The Cooperative Journey of Agriculture and Conservation

This story focuses on the importance of relationships within the close-knit California rice industry, and the positive conservation impacts of field-flooding practices.

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June 27, 2025

Agriculture

Sutter County Rice Farmer Received a Lifetime Achievement Award

This article chronicles how Al Montna received the 2024 Rice Lifetime Achievement Award.

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December 16, 2024

Agriculture

Sutter County Farmers Monitor Their Harvest for Effects from The Summer Heat Wave

The effect that heat has on crop production, from the perspective of Montna Farms and other farms in Sutter County.

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October 30, 2024

Agriculture

‍Women Recognized for Leadership, Service

Katharine Rosser receives the Athena Leadership Award, recognizing her work in agriculture, education, business and nonprofit efforts.

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March 24, 2024

Agriculture

Modern Marvels S15, E33: How Rice Became the King of Grains

A TV episode that features Montna Farms and delves into the process of growing California sushi rice.

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August 15, 2023

Agriculture

CRC: Montna Farms and Wildlife Conservation

A CRC-produced video covering Montna Farm's conservation easements, set up to protect wildlife and farmlands for future generations.

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August 14, 2023

Agriculture

About Montna Farms

Montna Farms is a family-owned, vertically integrated rice operation in California’s Sacramento Valley. For decades, we’ve grown premium short-grain rice while leading the way in conservation practices that support over 200 species of wildlife. By combining tradition, innovation, and land stewardship, we’re proving that farming can nourish people and sustain ecosystems for the future.