U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol: Collaborating for a Smarter Cotton Future

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol seeks to expand its reach and efficacy by increasing grower participation and self-assessment capabilities. This initiative aims to enable cotton producers to critically evaluate their agricultural practices and identify potential areas for enhancement. To achieve this objective, we have implemented a multifaceted approach to education and outreach since 2020 including, but not limited to: master farmer program, train-the-trainer facilitation, and interactive workshops.

These efforts will be piloted, and successful methods will be documented and used in other cotton growing states to scale meaningful participation. By leveraging these scientifically validated educational and outreach techniques, we aim to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the cotton growing community. This, in turn, should lead to more sustainable and efficient agricultural practices, benefiting both individual producers and the broader cotton industry.