Reminder: Sept. 1 Deadline for Climate Smart Cotton Program Applications
August 28, 2023 U.S. cotton growers have until Sept. 1 to apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
The program aims to measure and improve the carbon footprint of the U.S. cotton industry while building on the four pillars of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices. Participating growers will receive technical and financial support as well as other benefits that can enhance their operations, profitability, and environmental stewardship.
Applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis. To be eligible, growers must complete enrollment in the Trust Protocol by Sept. 1, 2023 and upload their 2023 bales by Mar. 1, 2024.
The Climate Smart Cotton Program brings together leaders and partners from supply chain outreach, academia, and sustainability. Program partners include Cotton Council International, Cotton Incorporated, the Soil Health Institute, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Agricenter International, Alabama A&M University, and North Carolina A&T State University.
Growers can apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program and enroll in the Trust Protocol at www.TrustUSCotton.org. For a step-by-step video on how to enroll, growers can click here. For assistance, email info@trustuscotton.org.
Additional information about the program can also be found in this episode of the Cotton Companion podcast.
Information from the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
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