Rice is one of the major crops grown in the Sacramento Valley of California. Approximately 500,000 acres are planted yearly. Not only is rice one of the most commonly consumed foods in the world, but ricelands serve as an indispensable component of waterbird habitat and a leading example of agriculture and natural resource management integration.
General objectives of the Rice Farming Systems program are:
- To develop and implement educational and applied research programs appropriate for the rice industries in Colusa and Yolo Counties.
- To collect and disseminate relevant and current information that will improve rice production and maximize net farm income, while conserving natural resources and safeguarding the environment.
Sarah Marsh Janish conducts the Cooperative Extension Rice Farming Systems program in Colusa and Yolo Counties.
Upcoming Events
Winter Grower Meetings
Agenda: 2026 Winter Grower Meetings Agenda
Date: January 21th, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 8 AM
Location: Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St., Richvale
Date: January 21th, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 1 PM
Location: Willows Memorial Hall, 525 West Sycamore St, Willows, CA 95988
Date: January 22th, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 8 AM
Location: CIP Conference Room, 100 Sunrise Blvd., Colusa
Date: January 22th, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 1 PM
Location: Veterans Hall, 1425 Veterans Memorial Circle, Yuba City
Date: January 23th, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 8 AM
Location: Yolo County Farm Bureau, 69 W Kentucky Ave, Woodland
Rice Production Workshop
An in-depth workshop that covers the principles and practices of rice production in California
Date: March 18th and 19th, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Rice Quality Workshop
Date: July 30th, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
