Rice

Harvest: Mid-September - October

About Rice

• Louisiana is one of the top five producers of rice in the United States.
• In 1718, French explorers introduced rice in Louisiana.
• Rice varieties include long grain, medium grain, short grain, brown, white, and jasmine.
• Louisiana's climate and terrain make it a great location for growing rice.
• By-products of rice include rice flour and rice oil. It's even used by some distilleries for spirits!

Taste for Yourself

• The Jambalaya Shoppe
• Parish Rice

Celebrate

• Jambalaya Festival
• Gumbo Festival
• Rice Festival

Recipes

Sources:

• Louisiana Ag in the Classroom