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Castor River Farms Regenerative Agriculture Has Modernized The Growing Of Healthier, Higher Quality, Better Tasting Rice
Johnny Hunter
“The secret to healthier rice is in the soil,” explains Johnny Hunter, president of Castor River Farms. The Hunter family has cultivated premium quality, sustainably-grown grains for the Delta Region of Southeast Missouri since 1954. Whether you are craving the fluffy and rapidly cooked goodness of white rice or the nutty flavor and bran-filled deliciousness of brown rice, you’ll value its impact on your diet.
Castor River Farms sophisticated conservation practices have helped ensure that their land will prosper for generations. They manufacture their products without tilling, burning or flooding their precious soil or using fungicides or insecticides. These regenerative agriculture practices lower top soil erosion and reduce the amount of water needed to irrigate their fields, in turn protecting the soil’s health and fertility.
“By using less fuel for our agricultural machines, we are yielding less carbon emissions from the farms. We are hands-on from seed to shelf to ensure every bag is filled with superior grains,” says Mr. Hunter.
Naturally gluten-free, Castor River Farms’ rice is a wholesome choice for consumers with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. According to Beyond Celiac, the advocacy organization, “Rice is one of the most popular gluten-free grains for people with celiac disease. Many gluten-free packaged goods are made with rice instead of wheat,” they say.
Other benefits include:
• Fiber – Can help regulate the digestive system.
• Potassium – Can help lower blood pressure.
• Folate – To help new cells develop; especially important for growing children.
• Phosphorus – To build strong bones.
• Magnesium – To keep nerves working properly.
An active member of its community, the Castor River Farms family is philanthropically focused and participates each year in the “18 Fore Life Golf Tournament” that benefits the local V-Foundation whose own team of doctors is focused on cancer research.
“Our farm’s long grain rice provides a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fibers which is very desirable to our health conscious customers. I love to cook our rice for my family, and you will too,” says Mr. Hunter.
How to Get Castor River Farms Products:
Distributors include: Paris Brothers, Cohen Foods and Food Ideas are currently on board delivering to prestigious stores including Hy-Vee, Fresh Thymes Farmers Market, Schnucks, Dierbergs Markets, Cosentino’s, Local Harvest, Herban Market, Smokers Market and New Dawn. The company also offers e-commerce options on its own website or on Amazon.
Castor River Farms is a Missouri based, family-operated farm dedicated to freshness, sustainability and quality products. Intended to improve lives through better foods, Castor River Farms sells premium white and brown long-grain rice. ∆
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