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Rice Quality Workshop July 18, 2024

Rice Quality Workshop July 18, 2024

Look for registration to open soon.

The California Rice Commission, UC Davis and the UC Cooperative Extension are hosting the 2024 Rice Quality Workshop on July 18th from 9:00 AM to 12:30PM.  The event will be held at Granzella’s Banquet Hall located at 457 7th St., Williams, CA.  The registration fee is $50/person and includes all instruction, a copy of the Rice Quality Handbook, coffee and lunch.  Registration is limited to the first 100 participants.  Industry experts will speak on various topics relating to key aspects of California rice quality.

Look for information from CalRiceNews.org on how to register in May.

A close-up of a book cover "Rice Quality Handbook"

For more information, contact the CRC’s Industry Affairs Manager Craig Riddle at criddle@calrice.org or (916) 812-3468.

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