Video post: How farmers keep California organic rice fields free of weeds
July 05, 2011
Family farmer Brian McKenzie in Sutter County explains how he manages weed issues in his organic short grain rice fields.
Brian McKenzie proudly represents the fourth generation of rice farmers in his family. Following his graduation in 2005 from The University of Nevada Reno where he earned bachelors degrees in Economics and Marketing, Brian returned to the family farm in South Sutter County to farm full-time alongside his father, Chris. Brian and his wife, Ashley, grow several varieties of conventional and organic rice. Brian enjoys the challenges that farming brings and takes pride in producing food for the world.
Brian McKenzie proudly represents the fourth generation of rice farmers in his family. Following his graduation in 2005 from The University of Nevada Reno where he earned bachelors degrees in Economics and Marketing, Brian returned to the family farm in South Sutter County to farm full-time alongside his father, Chris. Brian and his wife, Ashley, grow several varieties of conventional and organic rice. Brian enjoys the challenges that farming brings and takes pride in producing food for the world. Add a Comment
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Jeane Mey said:
I have rice land in Pleasant Grove. I have lived in Oregon for 30 years now. We have the rice land leased out to a rice farmer. One year organic rice was planted. Being a long distant farm owner, your video explaining weeding of organic rice was enlightening. Thank you.
Jul 07, 2011