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International Rice Festival names Jarrod Breaux 2026 Farmer of the Year

Jarrod Breaux, a third-generation farmer from the Acadiana area, has been named 2026 Farmer of the Year by the International Rice Festival. The honor recognizes Breaux's independent agricultural operation and contributions to Louisiana's rice farming industry.

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