MINDFUL FARMING
PRODUCES EXTRAORDINARY
RICE
As the second-largest rice-producing state in the country, California is renowned for its high-quality medium- and short-grain varietals. Nearly all of the rice grown here originates from Japanese hybrids, a testament to the state's deep historical connection with Japan.
We are proud to source all of our sake rice from the Sacramento Valley and even more honored to partner with Lopes Family Farm. This fourth-generation farm employs the extraordinary practice of Aigamo farming—a regenerative, fully organic agricultural method. Using flocks of ducks to naturally maintain and fertilize flooded rice paddies, this technique eliminates the need for pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers entirely. It’s a truly radical and mindful approach to rice cultivation, and we are privileged to craft our sake with this exceptional rice.
For more information on Lopes Family Farm, visit their website.
STEWARDS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT
The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation is dedicated to preserving and restoring the ecological balance of California’s rice-growing region. Historically, the state’s wetlands have provided essential habitat for migratory birds year-round. However, due to increasing water demands, more than 95% of these wetlands have been lost.
By partnering with local rice farmers and conservation groups, the foundation is working to recreate these vital flooded habitats—known as “surrogate wetlands”—to support migratory bird populations. This innovative collaboration between agriculture and conservation is strengthening the region’s ecosystem in a truly impactful way.
Learn more and join us in supporting this critical mission by visiting their website.
