Dr. Gary Adams
President/CEO, National Cotton Council
Delta Farm Press
In last year’s Farm Press Gin Show edition, I reported on the successful completion of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol pilot. I urged U.S. cotton producers to begin enrolling in this voluntary industry-leading initiative aimed at fostering a further reduction of U.S. cotton’s environmental footprint while promoting producers’ caring of people/community and personal/corporate integrity. By assessing their farming operations’ performance against specific sustainability goals, Trust Protocol producer participants can help ensure U.S. cotton remains the responsible choice throughout the global supply chain — from textile manufacturers to retailers.