HISTORY OF KODA FARMS
Our Heritage,
Our Roots
Our grandfather, Keisaburo Koda, was born in 1882 in the Fukushima prefecture of Japan. His father, formerly a samurai of the Taira Clan, became an established miller and broker of rice products. Earning a university degree, Keisaburo consequently secured a position as a school principal in his twenties. Familiar with stories of fellow countrymen journeying to America to seek their fortunes, Keisaburo eventually resigned to pursue his dreams. MORE
KODA FARMS PRODUCTS — GOURMET RICE
Organic & Traditionally Farmed Japanese Table Rice, Sweet Rice, and Rice Flours
Kosher, & Non-GMO. Koda Farms' Kokuho Rose® & Japanese style white and brown rices, Sho-Chiku-Bai® sweet rice, and Blue Star® Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour are available under various certifications. MORE
ROSS KODA, THIRD GENERATION CO-OWNER, KODA FARMS, CALIFORNIA
It’s a preserving of ties,
remembering where we came from.
PRESS & MEDIA
Kind Words
PURITY & QUALITY
Our Seed Program
While we routinely evaluate new varieties of rice, they typically fail to meet our standards. Most of the "advancement" in new strains comes in the form of higher yields and lower production costs, while taste and quality are sacrificed. In contrast, our heirloom Kokuho Rose® is low yielding (less rice per acre), slow to mature (longer growing season), and tall in stature (more difficult to harvest). The payoff is a rice of unequaled character and eating qualities. MORE