#19 The Rice Leadership Development Program

04/13/21 • 45 min

Thirty-two years ago, the rice industry invested in itself by creating the Rice Leadership Development Program for young farmers and industry trailblazers. Michael and Lesley visit with program alumni Dr. Steve Linscombe, who now runs the whole program, California rice farmer Kim Gallagher, Louisiana rice farmer and merchant Scott Franklin, and Missouri rice farmer and equipment dealer Paul T. Combs to learn why they think it was one the best professional investments they’ve ever made.

Hosted by:

Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon

Hosted by:

Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon

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#18 Behind the Scenes at USA Rice

Peek behind the curtain at the rice industry’s national trade association as President & CEO Betsy Ward and Director of Strategic Initiatives Katie Maher join Michael and Lesley to talk about what went into developing the new Think Rice website, what makes USA Rice different from other agriculture trade associations, and some of the rice industry’s unique assets. We’ll talk free trade, sustainability, recipe photography, bluegrass music, movie trailers, rice fanatics on Reddit and more.

Hosted by:

Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon

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#20 Mental Health Awareness and Rural Communities

Farmers and people in rural communities operate under tremendous stress that may feel unbearable. Michael & Lesley talk with experts about stress, anxiety, depression, and preventing suicide. Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Shimi Kang; the Stigma Free Society’s Andrea Paquette; Dr. Archie Mason of Agri-Health Network; and Arkansas rice farmer Mike Sullivan share their expertise & experience.

More help at: Agri Health Network Stigma Free Society Rural Mental Wellness Mental Wealth w/ Dr. Shimi Kang on YouTube

Hosted by:

Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon