New Blog- Generations

When talking about rice farming operations many times the word “family” comes up.  This is because in many operations there are multiple generations involved with the farm.  My family’s rice farming started back in the late 1940’s when my great-grandfather Bus planted rice on ground in South Sutter County. We are still planting rice on that ground today.  My grandfather Burton took over the family farm and at 87 years old is still involved with it now.  My dad Alan currently runs the farm, while I work for Farmers’ Rice Cooperative.

The hope is that the farm despite stringent regulations can be sustained so that future generations will have the opportunity to continue the family rice farming operation.  For many farming families, and ours is no different, farming is not just a job but also a way of life.

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Brice is the fourth generation from his family to be involved in the California rice industry. He is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and is currently a Field Representative for Farmers’ Rice Cooperative. Brice is an active member of the USA Rice Leadership Development Program. He and his wife, Leslie, have three wonderful children, Brynn, Blake, and Cole. In his spare time, Brice enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and basketball, and coaching his kids' sports teams.