Wild rice was first harvested by Native Americans hundreds of years ago.  The plants grew wild in 
swamps in the northeastern US and southern Canada.  The seeds were found to attract fish and 
waterfowl so were planted in ponds, marshes and bays by sportsmen.  

In reality, wild rice is a grass, not rice.  The stalks can grow to be 9 feet tall. The rice is in the head 
of the stalk.  Initially, it was harvested by bending the stalks into a boat and beating the 
"rice" from the heads.  Today, most rice is planted.  Our rice is still naturally grown rice, 
generating year after year. Northern wild rice is an annual which means each plant only 
lives one year.  The plant drops seeds from its head to ensure next years crop.  
It belongs to the family Poaceae and is classified as zizania aquatica.  
It is considered a delicacy besides being a healthy, natural and delicious food.

Wild rice is high in protein and low in fat.   It converts easily to energy in the body and 
contains proteins essential to growth.  It's easily digested, rich in thiamin, 
riboflavin and Vitamin B.  Besides all that, it tastes great!