Farm Journal
When people think about the flavor of rice, they often picture the steam rising from a pot, the way the grains hold their texture, or how the aroma fills a kitchen. But flavor doesn’t begin in the kitchen. It begins...
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Some farms chase speed. Quick harvests, faster growth cycles, more yield squeezed from the same acre. At Castor River Farm & Habitat, we’ve learned that farming is a relationship. The land tells us when it’s ready, and we’ve found our...
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Every season begins with a choice. The seeds we plant, the way we prepare the soil, and how we care for the land all reflect what matters most to us: Respect for the earth, pride in our work, and a...
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Walk past a rice field in early summer and you’ll notice the bright green blades swaying in the wind, the mirrored water reflecting the sky, and maybe even a heron hunting quietly along the edges. What you won’t see is...
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We don’t start with the product. We start with the process. At Castor River, rice is what you see. It’s what ends up in the bag, on the shelf, and eventually on your table. But for us, it’s never been...
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