2002 Rice Leadership Class
Future leaders of the rice industry took a firsthand look at rice marketing, research, environmental issues and production practices in California during the third session of the USA Rice Federation's 2002 Rice Leadership Development Program.
Five rice producers and two industry-related participants were part of a VIP class that received an overview of rice marketing, public and private research efforts, clean water and air issues, and California harvesting practices.
The class includes rice producers Kyle Baltz of Pocahontas, Ark.; Jerry Boettcher of East Bernard, Texas; Barrett Franz of Bay City, Texas; Mark Lavy of Biggs, Calif.; Joe Tupper of Elton, La., and industry participants Traci Garrett Harvey of Danbury, Texas and Rob Paschoal of Woodland, Calif.
The Rice Leadership Development Program provides future leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communications skills. During a two-year period, seven class members selected from rice producing states attend four one-week sessions designed to strengthen leadership skills through studies of all aspects of the rice industry.
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