Some enjoyable moments

Rice is not expensive, even in the Western world where it is imported, yet how often do we stop to consider where it comes from, how it is grown, and the human cost required to put it on the shelf? In my country, rice is cultivated differently than other grains because it is a semi-aquatic plant that requires consistent irrigation all season to grow. Rice crops can be either directly seeded or transplanted. We chose to transplant rice seedlings when they are very young, less than 15 days old, and have only a couple of leaves this morning.