Why It Matters

A Holistic Approach

Our approach to sustainability is holistic, extending beyond the natural environment and into the social and economic fabric of the communities where we work and live. Farmer-founder Michael Bosworth named the company Next Generation Foods to signify a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and sustainable growth.

We choose to work with family-owned farming operations that share our ethos of respecting and protecting natural resources. Our producers work hard to maintain yields without stressing or harming the ecosystem. They engage in precision agriculture in order to reduce the use of fertilizers and water. And as a company, we emphasize efficiency in our shipping practices so that our transportation footprint is as light as possible.

Our commitment to social responsibility extends to our employees, our community and the causes that we support. 

Collaborating With Nature

We’re committed to farming practices that honor the land and the people who work on it.
That means leading with sustainability, investing in regenerative farming practices,
and doing right by the growers at the heart of our food system

Creating Habitat for Wild Birds

Did you know that if rice fields are flooded at just the right time they create a perfect place for migratory birds to feed and rest. This work helps protect endangered species and enhances biodiversity

Nurturing Vital Nesting Sites

The conservation arm of the US Department of Agriculture partners with farmers to stagger the draining of winter-flooded rice fields in a way that creates vital nesting sites for endangered migratory shorebirds

Building Safe Spaces for Wild Birds

Mission: Enhance the ecological value of California rice fields to help sustain the millions of waterbirds and other wildlife in the Pacific Flyway for future generations

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