The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds its producers that all U.S. cotton growers can now apply for the U. S. Climate Smart Cotton Program; a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
The program’s goals are to provide technical and financial assistance to cotton producers; advance adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture practices on 1.2 million acres; produce 4.2 million bales of Climate Smart cotton over five years; enroll 1,650 cotton farmers; and reduce CO2e emissions by 1.14M metric tons.
Growers can apply for the program through Sept. 1. However, to be eligible, producers must complete enrollment in the Trust Protocol by Sept. 1 and upload their 2023 bales by March 1, 2024. Applications for the Climate Smart Cotton Program will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
“The U.S. cotton industry has long focused on continuous improvement and the launch of the?Trust Protocol in 2020 provided the opportunity to prove and measure our sustainability?outcomes,” said?Gary Adams, president of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. “The Climate Smart?Cotton Program takes our industry to the next step utilizing the Trust Protocol’s foundational reputation and?our program partners’ expertise so that growers can learn, grow and explore new opportunities for reducing climate impacts, as well as resources to aid with implementation.”
Growers can apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program and enroll in the Trust Protocol at www.TrustUSCotton.org.
Here is a step-by-step video on how to enroll.
U.S. cotton growers can apply now through September 1, 2023 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.
For assistance email info@trustuscotton.org.?