How We Got Started Harvesting Wild
Rice
Wild Rice
Started harvesting wild rice a number of years ago with a friend Del.
We enjoy the product and
the process it takes to harvest it. Our rice is hand harvested from select lakes and rivers in Minnesota.
The naturally occurring rice beds are a unique environment and the
spring fed lakes and rivers are genuinely pristine. Our product is
wholly organic and 100% natural.
Hand harvested and processed wild rice requires hard work. The canoe is polled through the rice bed while the other person uses knockers (cedar sticks) to bend the grassy plant over the boat. In rhythmic fashion from one side to another a canoe can very gradually be filled. Hand "picked" rice is generally regarded as the best tasting wild rice on the market.
Wood
Parched
We have our rice hand parched over wood heat by a traditional method
that has been used for many years. Hand parching yields the best
cooking ease and time as well as a great flavor. 
Health
There are many sites that discuss the benefits of whole grains and legumes. Wild rice is a healthy and natural whole grain food that is high in protein and fiber. 1 cup of cooked rice has 14 grams of protein and is low in fat. Rich in other nutrients and B vitamins.
Our Favorite Recipe
Wild
Rice Oatmeal
You take 1/3 to 1/2 cup of wild rice and rinse and drain off and rinse again.
In a 3 qt pan put in 6 cups of water and add the wild rice. Bring it to a boil. Boiling it for about 10 minutes, than add 3 cups of regular oatmeal and have it return to a boil. Then simmer for about 10 min or until the water is almost gone then cover and let sit to absorb the rest of the water.
We top it with frozen berries, homemade yogurt, and our own maple syrup.
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P.O. Box 55
Bagley, MN 56621
email: farmnextdoor@mail.com