INTERNATIONAL RICE FESTIVAL

Kent Brown has been chosen as the 2017 Farmer of the Year by the International Rice Festival, according to Suzy Webb, festival president. This year’s festival dates are Oct. 19 to 22.

Dr. Rustum Ernest Girouard Jr. better known as “Ernest”, has been chosen as Honoree of the 2017 International Rice Festival, according to Suzy Webb, festival president. This year’s festival dates are Oct. 19 to 22.