"Those of us in the U.S. rice industry do a wonderful job of producing an outstanding product. However, we need to do a better job of telling our story. I believe National Rice Month provides us with a key to the door of opportunity to tell others how important the rice industry is to their local communities.
“One particularly exciting way to promote rice is to get youth involved. And now eligible high school juniors and seniors in rice-growing communities can earn scholarship awards for their September Rice Month promotions. You can find complete details on this Web site. Please help us spread the word and encourage students to promote rice this September and enter their promotion in the National Rice Month Scholarship Contest.
“The USA Rice Federation is there to help you with promoting rice. Be sure to call them for information, promotional ideas and materials. This September, let's all get out there and promote rice!”
Mindy Hetzel
Honorary Chairperson, National Rice Month Grassroots Program
Hetzel is a Louisiana rice producer. She serves on USA Rice's Domestic Promotion and Communications Committees.
