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Climate-Smart Cotton through a Sustainable and Innovative Supply Chain Approach

Ecom USA,
U.S. Department of Agriculture


This project will expand climate-smart cotton markets and implement methods to restore soil and ecosystem health in cotton production through regenerative farming and best practices based on specific regions and needs. The project plans to create tools focused on small and underserved producers for communications, climate smart educational materials, outreach/educational activities, and engagement on farm for data collection and practice implementation.

The project plans to enroll women and minority farmers. The project plans to work with partners, farmers, and brands to further intensify and target cooperation with clients around the purchase and sale of climate-smart cotton, as well as the development of long-term strategies and agreements progressing the market for climate-smart cotton in a way which is economically sustainable for all value chain players – from farmer to consumer.


Enterprises


Eligibility

  • Enroll in one of the following certification programs:

    • Better Cotton Initiative, regenagri®,

    • or Transitional Organic (certified by the Texas Department of Agriculture)

  • Register with the FSA

  • Complete the required enrollment documents


Application Instructions

For more information and to determine your eligibility for the program, reach out to climate-smart-cotton@ecomtrading.com.




Details

Financial Instrument

Grant

Total Program Funding

$30,000,000


Updated November 4, 2024

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