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In the United States, the Riceland Sustainability Team was honored with the 2024 USA Rice Sustainability Award, which took place on December 12, 2024, during the USA Rice Outlook Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. This accolade highlights a decade of collaboration aimed at implementing sustainable rice-growing practices among farmer-members. The award also symbolizes the dedication of farmers towards achieving sustainable agricultural practices while gaining premium recognition in the marketplace. The Riceland Carbon Ready™ Program, praised for its climate-smart initiatives, has financially supported its members by distributing over $4 million in 2023 to promote environmentally conscious farming methods. The award was accepted by Adam Shea, the vice president of government affairs and sustainability, who emphasized how the program empowers farmers to impact positively through sustainable practices. The initiative is not only about improving profitability for farmers but also aims to educate and equip them with tools needed to adopt new sustainable methods to enhance agricultural resilience. The Riceland Carbon Ready™ Program was launched in June 2022, focusing on collecting and utilizing farm-level data to demonstrate the environmental impact of climate-smart practices, like tillage methods and nutrient management. This program enables participating farmers to gain insights into their agricultural practices and identify areas for improvement while working with supply chain partners on sustainability. As a significant player in the rice market, Riceland Foods cooperatively supports 5,500 farmer members, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices that address environmental concerns and promote food security. The recognition from the USA Rice industry solidifies Riceland's role in championing sustainable farming and speaks volumes about collective efforts towards environmental stewardship within the agriculture sector.