This cotton industry organization represents their members in the legal, legislative and regulatory affairs of their respective businesses.
The membership of the Growers Association currently produces 100% of the total cotton produced in California. The total number of cotton growers is estimated to be approximately 750 statewide.
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The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations are voluntary agricultural trade associations that proudly represent 100% of all cotton ginners and growers in the state. Our associations represent our members on a variety of issues at both the state and federal level, including air quality, water quality, energy, environmental, labor, taxes, transportation and many others. Our focus is solely on California cotton, which gives us the opportunity to specifically represent the interest of the California cotton industry. With numerous success stories under our belt and many more on the horizon, the associations have gained a reputation for first class representation both locally and statewide.
This week the Association attended a townhall roundtable discussion with Congressman David Valadao (22nd) and Congressman Jim Costa (21st) in Fresno, hosted by the Nisei Farmers League and the Fresno County Farm Bureau. More than 60 attendees participated in the townhall representing the agricultural, restaurant and hospitality and the construction industries. Discussion centered on the status of legislation […]
Late last week legislators passed energy legislation providing important, but modest, long-term energy cost savings. This week, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) erased those important gains by granting SoCal Edison a massive rate hike — nearly 25% over the next three years. Edison customers will pay over 9% more on their monthly bills, effective October […]
Earlier this week, in partnership with Fresno County Farm Bureau and The Zenith, the Association co-hosted a pre-harvest safety training out at the Westside Research and Extension Center out in Five Points. Attendees were able to hear a presentations on equipment safety, and even get hands on with some tractors to learn how to stay safe. We would like the […]