Castor River Farms Rice at the University of Missouri

If you want to change the future, start with the food. What we grow, how we grow it, and what we put on the table today will shape the next generation—their health, their values, and the world they inherit.

That’s why the University of Missouri is setting a higher standard. They’re serving food that’s not just filling, but meaningful. Their commitment to sustainable sourcing aligns with our mission, and we’re proud to be a part of it. 

Why Castor River Farms?

The right rice starts with the right farming. Not all rice is grown the same way. Ours is farmed for the long haul.

For generations, we’ve taken care of this land, working with nature instead of against it. No shortcuts. No stripping the soil. No farming practices that take more than they give. Just rice grown in a way that ensures the fields will still be thriving for the students who come after this class, and the ones after that.

The University of Missouri chose our rice because we farm with that future in mind:

• No tilling – Soil stays intact, full of life beneath the surface.

• Cover crops on every acre – Because the land needs to be fed, too.

• Up to 60% less water use – The river isn’t just a resource, it’s a lifeline.

• No fungicides or insecticides – Letting nature do its job, the way it was meant to.

Institutions like Mizzou are proving that food sourcing matters. Their choices impact farming practices, sustainability, and the way future generations think about food. 

Students deserve food they can trust—nutritious, responsibly sourced, and grown with care for the land.

Farming for the Next Generation

Mizzou is showing that institutional food programs can drive real change—not just in what they serve, but in how food is produced. Choosing regeneratively grown ingredients supports healthier land, stronger ecosystems, and a more sustainable food system for years to come.

That’s why the University of Missouri serves Castor River Long Grain White Rice and Long Grain Brown Rice—premium, naturally nutritious grains that bring quality and integrity to every meal.

We’re proud to help feed the next generation with food that honors the land.

Better farming, better food. Partner with us today.