US Rice Producers Association

Congratulations to all participants. 🌾

https://usriceproducers.com/scholarship/

https://conta.cc/4xLBvJI

Texas Rice Festival: Good luck to all the participants. Glad to be part of this great event.

🌾 THIS SATURDAY - TRF Rice Cooking Contest!

Are you bringing a dish on Saturday? The committee is working hard to prepare for this historical contest. Please be sure to fill out the pre-registration form or contact Macoy Smith (phone and email in post image). Dishes will be accepted between 9-9:30am on Saturday morning with results around Noon in the Community Building/Winnie-Stowell Park. **PLEASE NOTE: This is a separate contest from the BBQ Cookoff Jackpot Rice and free to enter.**

We can not wait to see these tables filled with great food! Share and tag this with all of your foodie friends!!

Shout out to Texas Farm Bureau-Jefferson County, US Rice Producers Association, TexJoy and Doguet's Rice Mill for sponsoring prizes and supporting our community.

For more information: www.ricemtconvention.com

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🎓 Celebrating the Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Since 2022, the Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship has supported outstanding students who are passionate about agriculture and the future of the U.S. rice industry.

Each recipient represents the next generation of agricultural leaders and has demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in agriculture.

Meet the scholars who have been part of Ray’s legacy:
🌾 2022 — Lance Nicholas

Lance Nicholas was the 2022 first-place recipient of the Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship. A graduate of Texas Tech University in Agricultural Education, Lance has been active in agricultural education, leadership, and research, with a particular interest in strengthening agricultural education and preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders.

He has also researched teacher turnover in secondary agricultural education programs and continues to pursue opportunities in agricultural education and outreach.

🎓 Could this be you? Apply today!

👉 https://usriceproducers.com/scholarship

🌾🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🌾

Today, we celebrate the hardworking farmers and agricultural workers who keep our communities fed and our country growing. From early mornings to long days in the field, your dedication and hard work make a difference every day.

Our office will be closed today in observance of Labor Day and will return tomorrow, Tuesday, during regular business hours.

Wishing all of our farmers, families, and agricultural communities a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day!