Perhaps the industry's most significant contribution is the $1.8 billion dollars it pumps into our economy every year.

The Richvale Café, supported by the town's rice mill and rice dryer. Longshore ILWU Local 17 & 18 at the Port of Sacramento, loading rice destined for Turkey. Kellogg's making Rice Krispy Treats in Battle Creek, Michigan. These businesses are spread across the United States, but they are all tied to the vibrant economy of the California rice industry.

So, while rice impacts some facet of our lives every day, including diversity, cuisine and environment, perhaps the industry's most significant contribution is the half billion dollars it pumps into our economy every year.