Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe Proclaims National Rice Month

09/17/09 04:34 PM Filed in: Events
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe, center, at yesterday’s proclamation signing is joined by Arkansas rice county winners and Arkansas Rice Federation Executive Director Ben Noble, far left, Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board Administrator Brandy Carroll, far right in the back row, and Arkansas Rice Council VP Steve Orlicek, far right.
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe, center, at yesterday’s proclamation signing is joined by Arkansas rice county winners and Arkansas Rice Federation Executive Director Ben Noble, far left, Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board Administrator Brandy Carroll, far right in the back row, and Arkansas Rice Council VP Steve Orlicek, far right.
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe signed a proclamation yesterday declaring September National Rice Month, recognizing the significant contributions of the state’s rice industry to the environment and the economy. Arkansas is the nation’s largest rice-growing state, producing nearly 9 billion pounds annually.

Members of the rice industry, including representatives of the USA Rice Federation, the Arkansas Rice Council and the Arkansas Rice Federation, joined the governor for the ceremony. Miss Arkansas Rice county winners also attended.

“We are pleased that Governor Beebe would take time to recognize the importance of the rice industry to the state and happy to be part of this event,” Arkansas Rice Council President Robert Petter said.

Chuck Wilson, (870) 673-7541, cwilson@usarice.com