Tuesday, June 26, 2012

New Blogger Kelby Sheppard- Leveling rice fields to gain efficiency

This family farmer in Butte County explains the basics and benefits of field leveling to keep the farm at peak efficiency.




Kelby farms rice with his father John, brother Josh and sister Jonna in Butte County. He's very proud to be a fourth generation rice farmer. In addition to farming rice, Kelby owns and operates Sheppard Land Leveling and enjoys leveling fields, building pads, ponds and enhancing habitat. When not on the farm he serves as one of the Board of Directors for the Butte County Farm Bureau. He and his wife Jolene along with their two daughters Gracie and Carlee enjoy boating, going to the cabin and vacationing near the ocean.

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