Cheers to 30 Years of National Rice Month
By Deborah Willenborg
USA Rice
Today marks not only the start of National Rice Month (NRM), but the 30th anniversary of the month-long celebration of the U.S. rice industry! Initiated by an act of Congress, Proclamation 6323 officially designated September as National Rice Month to raise awareness of U.S.-grown rice and recognize the contributions the U.S. rice industry makes to America’s economy. The proclamation was signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, and every September since, USA Rice has conducted activities centered around National Rice Month that promote consumption of U.S.-grown rice. This year is no different.