RICE, Inc.

RICE, Inc. is a non-stock (non-profit) corporation registered in the Philippines with a mission to preserve heirloom rice and the culture of community rice production that surrounds it. RICE Inc.’s name says it all:

Revitalize
*Build strong farmer group cooperatives.  
*Re-energize support for the terraces.

Indigenous
*Build on traditional agricultural techniques.
*Support traditional knowledge in terrace farming and rice cultivation.

Cordilleran
*Build a pan-Cordilleran federation of rice terrace farmers.
*Promote awareness of the Cordillera’s natural and cultural resources.

Entrepreneurial initiatives
*Support farmers to increase production and assure the quality of heirloom rice for sale in domestic and international markets
*Ensure strong female participation.  
*Conduct trainings and workshops that enable farmers to more effectively participate in the economic development of their communities.