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California Rice

Rice is the most widely consumed grain
in the world. In addition to feeding about
half of the world's population, rice impacts
some facet of our lives every day... and
California plays a huge part in this cycle.

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Please contact the California Rice Commission at (916) 387-2264 for permission to use information from this site.

Learn More About a Specific Animal Species that Calls California Rice Fields Home or Visit Them at Home

• Sandhill Crane
• Giant Garter Snake
• American Avocet
• Bald Eagle
• Tule Greater White-fronted Goose
• Great Egret
• White-faced Ibis
• Black-necked Stilt