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Help Make Wetlands and Waterfowl a Priority on Capitol Hill

An article detailing Ducks Unlimited's efforts to promote conservation as a congressional priority.

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March 4, 2017

Agriculture

Fish Fuel

This Appeal Democrat article explores how flooded rice fields are helping support salmon populations by providing a valuable source of food in the Sacramento Valley.

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December 1, 2016

Agriculture

Montna Farms Featured on Cultivate California website

Montna Farms's profile as a Central Valley grower.

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June 1, 2016

Agriculture

Farmers Describe Implications of Flood Rules

This Ag Alert article highlights how changing federal flood insurance rules impact Sacramento Valley farmers and the challenges they face in managing their agricultural operations.

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May 4, 2016

Agriculture

California Rice Producers Put Out the Welcome Mat

This John Deere Magazine feature highlights Nicole Montna Van Vleck’s perspective on the connection between rice farming and conservation, showcasing how California rice fields provide vital habitat for migrating birds.

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February 3, 2016

Agriculture

High Definition California Rice Harvest

Terrific drone footage shot and edited by John Hannon of the rice harvest at Montna Farms in Sutter County. California grows virtually all of America's Sushi Rice.

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September 26, 2015

Agriculture

Just Add Water

This montage of clips were taken today at Montna Farms in Sutter County. A few inches of water were added to fields in the BirdReturns Program, providing critical habitat to a wide array of birds.

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September 23, 2015

Agriculture

2015 Women Who Mean Business

This Sacramento Business Journal profile highlights third-generation rice farmer Nicole Montna Van Vleck and her journey to making an impact in agriculture and her family’s farming legacy.

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June 19, 2015

Agriculture

California Rice Farmers Find Japanese Trade Negotiators a Bit Starchy

This Los Angeles Times article examines the challenges California rice farmers face in international trade and the complexities of exporting rice to Japan.

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June 11, 2015

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.