Thursday, April 28, 2022

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Friday, April 22, 2022

What is Rice?


Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or less commonly Oryza glaberrima (African rice). The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza.

As a cereal grain, domesticated rice is the most widely consumed staple food for over half of the world's human population,[Liu 1] especially in Asia and Africa. It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production, after sugarcane and maize.[1] Since sizable portions of sugarcane and maize crops are used for purposes other than human consumption, rice is the most important food crop with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake, providing more than one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans.[2] There are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally.

The traditional method for cultivating rice is flooding the fields while, or after, setting the young seedlings. This simple method requires sound irrigation planning but reduces the growth of less robust weed and pest plants that have no submerged growth state, and deters vermin. While flooding is not mandatory for the cultivation of rice, all other methods of irrigation require higher effort in weed and pest control during growth periods and a different approach for fertilizing the soil.

Rice, a monocot, is normally grown as an annual plant, although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 30 years.[3] Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall, as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water. However, rice can be grown practically anywhere, even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems. Although its parent species are native to Asia and certain parts of Africa, centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide. Production and consumption of rice is estimated to have been responsible for 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Who We Are

We are a small, Family run food company. Proudly growing California rice for over 100 years, we grow and mill our own rice. Delivering it to you Fresh from our farm. 

Richvale Natural Foods takes the meaning of farm-to-fork to a whole new level. We are a family company run by one full-time farmer. Our farming heritage dates back to the early 1900’s, when our town of Richvale was just a small village.

Over 100 years of rice farming later, our relatives have laid the foundation for Richvale Natural Foods today. Everything is done on-site, from planting to packaging. This guarantees that you get the freshest rice possible on your table.

We look forward to producing California rice for many years to come.

4758 Midway
Richvale, CA 95974

info@richvalenaturalfoods.com
530.882.4326

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Happy Easter From Richvale Natural Foods

 


Richvale Natural Foods takes the meaning of farm-to-fork to a whole new level. We are a family company run by one full-time farmer. Our farming heritage dates back to the early 1900’s, when our town of Richvale was just a small village.

Over 100 years of rice farming later, our relatives have laid the foundation for Richvale Natural Foods today. Everything is done on-site, from planting to packaging. This guarantees that you get the freshest rice possible on your table.

We look forward to producing California rice for many years to come.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

California Basmati Rice

A fragrant basmati type known as "Calmati" in California. We are the only rice farm to grow this unique variety in recent years. An excellent locally-grown alternative, our quality is comparable to that of truly authentic basmati from India.

  • Superior Quality
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Locally Grown

Saturday, April 9, 2022

California Jasmine Rice

An aromatic long grain rice with lineage that traces back to Thailand. This particular variety is brand new to California and is exclusive to Richvale Natural Foods.

  • True Jasmine
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Locally Grown

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Meet Our Farmer

Our farmer, Randall Mattson, was born and raised in Richvale. He is a second generation farmer. At age 18 he began working in food processing until he began farming in 1977. He grows it, mills it, and packages it all here on his farm. He does it all! Randall’s mission is less about earning profits, and more about educating consumers about the different varieties and qualities of rice.

Randall maintains a high standard of ethics, both in his farming and his business. He understands the importance of practicing sustainable farming, and he takes great pride in providing you with the best natural and organic rice products available.