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"Rice Leadership Development Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Rice Leadership Development Program is sponsored by The Rice Foundation (via USA Rice Federation). Two-year leadership development program with multiple one-week sessions focused on personal development, communication skills, and comprehensive understanding of the rice industry for future leaders.
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Leadership Program | USA Rice Federation Sustainability Webinar Series Leadership applications and recommendations will be accepted July 17 – September 4, 2026. All applications and recommendations must be completed and submitted through our online application system , SurveyMonkey Apply. For additional details on the application process and important dates, visit the How to Apply page of our site.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Program Director, Steve Linscombe, slinscombe@usarice. com , 337-296-6858. The Rice Leadership Development Program is funded by grants from John Deere Company, RiceTec, American Commodity Company, and Supreme Rice to The Rice Foundation.
The USA Rice Federation develops and manages the program on behalf of The Rice Foundation. The Rice Leadership Development Program gives future leaders a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills. The class attends four one-week sessions over a two-year period that encompasses studies of all aspects of the rice industry through firsthand observations.
They also attend seminars and workshops designed to strengthen leadership skills. A special committee of rice industry and agribusiness leaders evaluate applications, letters of recommendation, as well as conduct personal interviews to determine the four rice producers and three individuals from rice industry-related professions who will make up the Rice Leadership Development Class.
International Leadership Session A one-week international session has been added for graduates of the program who have, since graduation, applied their leadership skills to industry service. A committee of rice industry and agribusiness leaders will evaluate applications and select alumni to participate in the session. The number of participants will be determined annually based on projected expenses to travel to the selected location.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rice producers and rice industry-related professionals; applications evaluated by industry leaders with interviews. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rice Leadership Development Program is funded by The Rice Foundation (via USA Rice Federation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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