Single Origin
Sandhill Organic Wild Rice is a single origin product. Much of the wild rice found in the market place comes from a milling facility, which combines product from a conglomerate of farmers from various regions and cultural practices. Sandhill Organic Wild Rice, being of single origin, is assuredly consistent and premium. It is grown in the fertile valley beneath the Warner Mountain Range on a multi-generational family farm and ranch. Alturas Ranches, home of Sandhill Wild Rice, is beautifully situated in Northern California, surrounded by preserved wildlife habitat.
Planting
Our wild rice is planted in Spring and harvested in Summer and early Fall by a small yet mighty crew. We have a healthy population of Sandhill Cranes who love to graze our rice paddies and consume one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Our rice is antioxidant rich and packed with proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Land
Alturas Ranches primary focus is on the health of the land. We have established, converted, and continue to develop fields of conventionally farmed ground to organic land. We believe in and see the fruit of our labor through sustainable farming practices. We believe our farming and ranching practices can work together to grow the microbiology in our soils and thus increase the nutrient density of the crops we cultivate.
Sandhill Wild Rice is named for the migratory Sandhill Cranes which make their habitat in our paddies. We pride ourselves on our organic practices which, amongst other more obvious benefits, further the health and wellbeing of these beautiful birds. The crane, in Chinese and Japanese culture, is a symbol for longevity, peace, and good-fortune: all of which are promoted through the consumption of this native superfood.