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As a philanthropic organization rooted in the Arkansas Delta and Bootheel of Missouri, the Riceland Foods Foundation has given almost $2 million in grant awards and donations over its 25-year history.

Former board members retire from the board, helping oversee the cooperative’s growth for a combined 51 years of service

As a farmer-owned cooperative, we set an ambitious goal to reduce water usage associate with Rice production by 250 billion gallons by the end of year 2025. Today, we have reached 80% of our water savings target.

During its most recent board meeting, the Riceland Foods Board of Directors elected Rich Hillman Chairman and Shannon Davis vice chairman. Former Chairman Roger Pohlner stepped down from the board leadership role, but he will remain on the board to serve the Riceland members in the North Central Arkansas District.

Through partnerships with CPG companies, Riceland farmer-members receive payment for environmental assets generated through sustainable rice production

Meet the 2023 Grow Good Employee of the Year, Twyla Roberts, who has been part of the Riceland team for over 40 years!

Riceland Foods, a farmer-owned leading agricultural cooperative in the U.S. and the largest miller and marketer of rice and one of the Mid-South’s major soybean processers, today announced a leadership reorganization under which the Board of Directors has appointed Kevin McGilton Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Riceland Foods reported $1.3 billion in revenue to its members, staff, and guests attending the cooperative’s Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 9 at the Embassy Suites in Jonesboro, AR.

The Riceland Foods Foundation Board of Directors selected Austin Brown as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. Austin is currently serving as the Assistant Director for Sustainability and will continue in that role.