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During the four sessions over the last two years, class members visited rice growing regions in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas where they met rice producers and industry leaders. Full story

The class is comprised of seven rice industry professionals selected by a committee of agribusiness leaders. Full story

The 2023 International Rice Leadership Development Class was granted open access to all aspects of the Australian rice industry, hosted by knowledgeable SunRice staff, innovative Australian farmers, and forward-thinking breeders and researchers. Full story

California rice growers and California government work hand-in-hand, in what seems like a unique relationship, to secure the future of California rice, wildlife, and water. Full story

Applications for the Rice Leadership Development Program are due by COB on September 8, 2023. Full story

Christi Bland-Miller, a fourth-generation rice farmer from Sledge, Mississippi, shares her travel journal from the recent 2022-24 Rice Leadership Development Class trip through the mid-south. Full story

To be eligible for the Rice Leadership Development Program applicants must be between the ages of 25 to 45 and derive their primary livelihood as rice producers or from a rice industry-related profession or firm. Full story