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School leaders and farmers meet at Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference

Original: Schools leaders, farmers gather for Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference at Rice Extension Center

School district leaders and rice farmers from across Arkansas gathered at the Rice Extension Center for the Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference. The event focused on connecting local agriculture with school meal programs, highlighting how Arkansas-grown rice can feature in student nutrition. Organizers and attendees discussed ways to strengthen ties between farms and school cafeterias across the state.

Why now: Local interest in farm-to-school nutrition programs and the role of Arkansas's rice industry in school meals

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• Schools leaders, farmers gather for Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference at Rice Extension Center · K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Schools leaders, farmers gather for Arkansas Rice in Schools Conference at Rice Extension Center · K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas

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