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In 1989, Lowell,
Jr. (L.G.) and his wife, Linda, were looking for a way to diversify their
commercial farming operation. The idea to grow rice organically began after
traveling to the Northwest and noticing the extensive use of organically
grown products in restaurant and grocery stores. (Organically grown means
to grow something without the use of commercial fertilizers or chemicals.)
At the same time a new aromatic rice was released by the Rice Research Station
in Beaumont, Texas. It was an interesting variety called Jasmine 85. (When
you cook Jasmine 85 rice it has a natural nutty aroma and flavor) Lowell
& Linda decided that organically producing and marketing Jasmine 85,
under their own brand name, would be a unique way to diversify their
operation.
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Their Lowell Farms Organic Jasmine Rice is a new aromatic
grain with a wonderful aroma and a nutty flavor. An added bonus is that the
rice is certified 100% Organi c by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
They planted their 18th crop in the spring of 2008 and will harvest in
September. If you ask L.G. (that's him to the right) about his Organic
Jasmine Rice he will proudly tell you “We grow what we believe to be
the finest rice in the world. Once you try our unique flavorful rice you
will never go back to ordinary!”
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