Rice Leadership Development Program deadline approaching

Sep 22, 2009 10:42 AM

The application deadline for the Rice Foundation’s 2010 Leadership Development Program is Oct. 3. Rice producers or industry-related professionals ages 25-45 are eligible to apply.

The Rice Leadership Development Program provides a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills. During a two-year period, class members attend four, one-week sessions designed to strengthen leadership skills through studies of all aspects of the rice industry.

The class is composed of five rice producers and two industry-related professionals chosen by a committee of agribusiness leaders. The committee evaluates the applications of all candidates, reviews letters of recommendation and conducts personal interviews with the finalists.

The program, managed by the USA Rice Federation, is sponsored by John Deere Company, Syngenta and RiceTec, Inc. through a grant to the Rice Foundation.

More information and an application can be found on www.usarice.com.

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