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Stay up to date on the farm’s latest developments, research partnerships, and projects shaping the future of sustainable rice farming.

2018 Rice Harvest Season

Montna Farms recaps the 2018 harvest season, highlighting field yields, grain quality, and the transition into winter field flooding.

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September 18, 2018

Agriculture

Central Valley Producer Profile

Ducks and rice have been inextricably linked since long before the first settlers laid eyes on the Sacramento Valley.

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December 22, 2017

Agriculture

Chef Nobu Shares the 5 Things You Need to Make Sushi At Home

Renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa highlights the importance of premium short-grain rice quality in traditional sushi preparation.

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November 23, 2017

Agriculture

White Gold

This Sac Town Magazine feature explores how Montna Farms has become a leader in premium Japanese-style rice, earning recognition from renowned chefs and helping define California-grown sushi rice.

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August 25, 2017

Agriculture

Conserving Habitat for Fins and Feathers

Exploring the dual ecological benefits of Sacramento Valley rice fields for both Pacific Flyway waterfowl and juvenile salmon.

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July 30, 2017

Agriculture

Montna Farms CEO to Be Honored

This Appeal Democrat article recognizes Nicole Montna Van Vleck for her leadership, highlighting her contributions to agriculture, conservation and water policy.

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April 16, 2017

Agriculture

California Women in Agriculture Honored

This Morning AgClips article recognizes Nicole Montna Van Vleck as one of California's women in agriculture honored for her leadership and contributions to the industry.

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April 12, 2017

Agriculture

Fieldwork Starts at Montna Farms

Tractors prepare the fields for planting as April arrives in the Central Valley.

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April 4, 2017

Agriculture

More Bang for Your Duck

This Comstock’s Magazine article explores how Sacramento Valley rice farmers, including Montna Farms, are pairing agricultural production with environmental stewardship to support both their businesses and local wildlife.

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April 4, 2017

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.