06/18/2026
For Tristan Nelson the reward of farming goes far beyond the harvest.
He enjoys the challenge of working the ground, spending his days outdoors and seeing the transformation that takes place throughout the season. There’s a sense of accomplishment in looking back at the end of the year and seeing the results of months of hard work, healthy crops, strong yields and a successful harvest.
But for Tristan, success is about more than what comes off the field. It’s about the people alongside him and being able to support the families and businesses that make California rice possible.
As Tristan puts it, “Thank you. Eating the rice we grow supports so many families that produce it. It’s not just the farmer—it’s the help on the farm, the entire team at Grow West, crop dusting businesses, trucking companies, rice dryers and rice mills. It’s an entire community of people supported by this crop of rice… Please keep eating it—eat more.”
