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2023-25 Rice Leadership Class Gets "In The Know" at First Session

Apr 18, 2023

Summing up the first session of the Leadership Class in a single sentence: You don’t know how much you don’t know until you are shown. Full story

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“Super Seniors” Graduate from Rice Leadership Development Program

Mar 07, 2023

This group had a very different trajectory due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Their program, which should have begun in 2020, ended up being extended by a year. Full story

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2023/25 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

Dec 14, 2022

Members of the 2023/25 Rice Leadership Development Program class are seven rice industry professionals selected by a committee of agribusiness leaders. Full story

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International Leadership Class Trip Report: Costa Rica and Panama

Dec 06, 2022

The International Leadership Program is a tremendous opportunity, offering a better understanding of the challenges faced by agriculture around the world. Full story

2021-23 Leadership CA Session, group shot on the tarmac in front of small plane

Lessons from the California Leadership Session: Keep Calm and Carry On

Nov 16, 2022

One thing California does not have a shortage of is people willing to volunteer their land, time, and expertise to see the ag industry survive. Full story

The Rice Leadership Development Program Application Period Closes Friday

Sep 06, 2022

Applications for the Rice Leadership Development Program are due by COB Friday, September 9, 2022. Full story

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Leadership Program Session II: How The U.S. Industry’s Differences Make a Difference

Jul 18, 2022

The Leadership Program Session II had a full schedule, visiting three very different states in four days followed by a full day of touring at program sponsor John Deere's headquarters. Full story