Organic Rice Production in the Southeast: Emerging Opportunities

Join us for an informative panel discussion exploring the growing potential for organic rice production across the Southeastern United States. Featuring Dr. Ramkrishnan Balasubramanian, Dr. Frederick Payton, and Collie Graddick, this webinar will highlight: 

– Emerging opportunities for growers interested in organic rice, 

– Current market and production trends, and 

– Key considerations for transitioning to organic production and obtaining certification. 

Panelists will also discuss lessons learned from on-farm research and outreach efforts, including insights from the System of Rice Integration (SRI) Project, which is examining innovative approaches to improving productivity, resource efficiency, and sustainability in rice production systems. 

Whether you are currently growing rice, considering diversification into rice production, or interested in organic certification, this session will provide practical information and opportunities for discussion with experts working in the field. 

Questions? Reach out to SETOPP@foginfo.org 

This webinar is supported though the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).