Sep 22, 2015
CLEVELAND, MS – Last Friday, Delta Rice Promotions, Inc. sponsored the 25th Annual Rice Tasting Luncheon here in honor of National Rice Month (NRM). More than 300 rice dishes, prepared by community members and local restaurants, were donated for the lunch, and people from across Mississippi joined the festivities to support local agriculture and visit a variety of educational exhibits. Added to the activities this year was a rice recipe cook-off won by a dish called Spicy Rice Bites.
“National Rice Month is all about celebrating harvest and supporting U.S. rice farmers,” said Katie Maher, USA Rice director of domestic promotion. “We look forward to the tasting luncheon each year because it allows us to educate the public about rice production and also enjoy delicious rice dishes.”
USA Rice participated in the event as an exhibitor and provided attendees with rice information, recipes, and NRM promotional gifts.