Twice the Benefits

A shallow amount of water in rice fields provides twice the benefits – growing food and supporting our environment. The Sacramento Valley is well-suited to grow rice; a crop with surprising benefits. Rice fields are not only the source of virtually all of America’s sushi rice, they’re also a vital part of the Pacific Flyway. Millions of birds rest and refuel in rice country each fall and winter, during their annual epic migration.

Water for rice provides twice the benefits

Growing Food • Supporting Our Environment

Water for California Rice Provides Twice the Benefits

Water used to grow rice in California has two distinct benefits: America's sushi rice and vital habitat for millions of birds.

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A&G Twice the Benefits

Water used to grow rice provides two distinct benefits- America's sushi rice and unparalleled wildlife habitat. Radio hosts Armstrong & Getty comment.

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Twice the Benefits

In the field right now you can see signs of rice growth and and signs of wildlife using the fields for habitat along the Pacific Flyway.

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