The deadline to apply for the 2023-25 Rice Leadership Development Program is Friday, September 9.
For three decades now, the Rice Leadership Development Program has given future leaders a comprehensive course covering all aspects of the rice industry while also strengthening personal development and communication skills.
The two-year program gives class members a chance to learn through firsthand observation, seminars, and workshops.Application details can be found here.
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Rice growers and agricultural professionals from across the Sacramento Valley are invited to attend the 2026 Rice Production Workshop, a two-day educational program focused on the principles and practices of rice production in California.
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