Rice Technical Working Group

Members of the Executive Committee are elected biennially by the membership of the RTWG; they include a general chair who has served the previous term as secretary, a secretary-program chair, a representative from each of the seven major rice-growing states (Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas), the immediate past chair, and an industry representative.  The rice industry participants elect an Executive Committee member, on a rotational basis, from the following areas: (1) chemical, (2) seed, (3) milling, (4) brewing industries, (5) producers, or (6) consultants.  The Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors appoints an administrative advisor who represents them on the Executive Committee and in other matters.  The administrator of the USDA-ARS designates a representative to serve in a similar capacity.  The Directors of Extension Service of the rice growing states designate and Extension Service Administrative Advisor.  The Publication Coordinator(s) is on the Executive Committee. The Web Site Coordinator serves on the Executive Committee as a non-voting participant.

2006-2008 RTWG Executive Committee