Bruce and Christopher Lopes realized they needed to pivot from their old business model to something that could sustain the family long into the future because the rising costs of farming, unpredictable weather and wildly fluctuating commodity prices were leading them towards going out of business. The father and son team adapted their new practice from the Japanese style of duck rice farming due to its potential for sustainability.

The rice and duck harvests are in, the community dinner “Duck Five Ways” has been held, and we now take time to reflect on the past and look towards the future. Our family risked so much during their journey from the Azores to California. We Lopes feel a deep connection with our family who set out into the unknown in hopes of a better future. That spirit of determination, exploration, and perseverance echoes in our new venture as duck rice farmers and inspires future extensions of all we have learned.

Tesla Takeover - Saturday, July 29, 2023 | Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Fields at Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Farm to Table Duck Dinner Gala interview on Action News Now October 30th 2023

If you missed our feature in Edible Magazine check it out here. We feel very fortunate to have been given this opportunity to share our story with our community.

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