Chico Rice

Chico Rice

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Grown on the farm. Milled on the farm. Packaged on the farm. At Chico Rice, we bring unparalleled freshness to the consumer!

GROWN ON THE FARM, MILLED ON THE FARM, PACKED ON THE FARM - We mill all our rice in small batches to bring you the freshest rice possible at the peak of quality. For over 75 years the Knowles Family has been growing rice in the fertile lowlands of Glenn County, the heart of California's rice country. Like most rice farmers, they have lovingly cared for their crops, harvested the golden grains and then sent the bounty off to the commercial mills never to be seen again. When raw, or "paddy", rice comes out of the field the husk, the rough outer layer, must be removed to uncover the delicious grain inside. In modern agriculture, rice hulling takes place at just a few large commercial mills, which then package the product for distribution or ship it off in vast bulk quantities to lucrative overseas markets willing to pay a premium for California's highly regarded sushi rice, often warehousing product for long periods and selling at opportune times to maximize profits. Unfortunately, much of the natural sweetness in the grain will dissipate shortly after milling, and the consumer is unwittingly left with an inferior rice. Using our unique artisan rice mill, we can provide the freshest possible premium rice before the delicate flavors escape the grain. Until you smell and taste the difference between our fresh milled rice and the store-bought stuff, you won't realize what you've been missing!

Photos from Chico Rice's post 10/01/2026

The journey of Chico Rice! 🌱🌾🍚

From a small seed sprouting in the field to harvest and, eventually, your doorstep, rice goes through quite the journey.

And we’re proud to be part of it every step of the way. The same people who grow, and harvest your rice are also the ones who mill it, package it, and send it your way.

Being part of the entire process means we know exactly where our rice comes from and can make sure it reaches you fresh and ready for your table.

09/24/2026

Once you try Chico Rice, there’s a good chance you’ll be coming back for more. 🌾

So why not make the “coming back” part a little easier?

Subscribe to your favorite Chico Rice and save 10% on every subscription order. Choose how often you want it delivered, and easily skip, pause, swap, or adjust your order whenever you need to.

Good rice on repeat. We like the sound of that.

Learn more about our rice subscription offer! https://www.chicorice.com/pages/subscriptions

09/15/2026

September is National Rice Month 🌾

Rice is what we grow, what we mill, what we eat, and what we’re lucky enough to share with all of you.

So this month, we show a little extra appreciation to the grain that keeps us pretty busy (and very well fed).

Happy National Rice Month from Chico Rice!

09/11/2026

Why do we love our Brown Rice? 🌾⁠
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✅ It’s naturally nutty and hearty without being too chewy.⁠
✅ You can easily throw it in a rice bowl, serve it with dinner, toss it into a stir fry, or keep it simple with a little butter.⁠
✅ And its a easy way to eat a little healthier!⁠
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There’s a lot to love in one little grain.

09/03/2026

Our Blonde Rice has a naturally sweet flavor and soft texture that makes it an easy everyday favorite. It's lightly milled in the Haiga Mai style, giving you that familiar white rice texture with more of the grain's natural goodness left intact.

And a third order? We’ll take that as a pretty great compliment!

Photos from Chico Rice's post 08/27/2026

Just a reminder that we have merch! 🌾

Rep your favorite rice with a Chico Rice snapback or T-shirt, both featuring our logo and original Chico Rice artwork.

Because rice is life! 🍚

Shop our hat ➡️ https://www.chicorice.com/products/chico-rice-snapback-hat
Shop our shirt ➡️ https://www.chicorice.com/products/chico-rice-tshirt

08/21/2026

Ah, the question that somehow comes up every. single. day. What's for dinner? 😂

We may not be able to decide the whole meal for you, but we can help with one part. Grab the Chico Rice, see what else is in the fridge, and go from there.

What are you making tonight?

08/13/2026

Throwback to a past Chico Rice harvest 🌾

It won’t be long before scenes like this are back again. Harvest season is getting closer, which means a new crop of Chico Rice will soon be making its way from the fields to our mill and, eventually, into your kitchens!

08/04/2026

Brown or Blonde? Why choose just one? 🌾

Whether you love the hearty, nutty flavor of Brown Rice or the soft texture of our Haiga Mai Blonde Rice, we're honored to be a part of your families meals.

07/30/2026

Rice cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop? 🌾

Everyone has a favorite way to cook their rice. Some prefer to set it and forget it, while others enjoy keeping an eye on the pot and doing it the traditional way.

We're curious... what's your go-to method for cooking rice?

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