lopes family farms
Princeton, CA
www.lopesfarms.com
About
Multi-generational family farm using traditional "Duck n' Rice" growing methods that incorporates ducks in the fields (based on on ancient Chinese rice farming system, modernized in Japan and known as "Aigamo").
The ducks and rice create a symbiotic relationship where the ducks eat the weeds and bugs, while providing nitrogen and organic matter for the rice and soil and in turn, the rice provides shelter and food for the ducks. This method reduces water usage by two thirds.
Practices
CCOF