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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Welcome to the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association's website. Here you can find out what we are up to with our latest news feed, learn more about specific industry issues, or learn more about us and what our organizations do for the California cotton industry.
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.
As groundwater pumping rules change under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), growers are looking for practical ways to strengthen water reliability and prepare for an uncertain water future. Join the California Water Institute in partnership with Sustainable Conservation on November 17 at the Fresno State campus for Recharge in Action: A Farmer Field Day, […]
You’re invited to join the Soil Health & Cotton in the San Joaquin Valley event, hosted by the Soil Health Institute, on October 8th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. CEUs are available! Space is limited, so please RSVP. Attendees will start the morning with coffee and donuts before heading into the field to hear […]
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) proposes to amend the pesticide regulatory program activities affected by the proposal are those pertaining to pesticide worker safety. In summary, the proposed action will amend decontamination requirements for employees handling pesticides, improve eyewash regulation compliance, and clarify language between sections that mention eyewash equipment or decontamination supplies. […]