U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Congratulations to Ted Schneider, recipient of the 2024 Cotton Achievement Award! Throughout the years, Ted has partnered with many other growers, leaders, and organizations to help pave the way for transparent, sustainable, and innovative farming – bringing this expertise to his role on the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s Board of Directors. His commitment to continuous improvement and environmental stewardship demonstrates how strong leadership and innovation can pave the way for a more sustainable future for cotton. Congratulations, Ted. Learn more about Ted's incredible contributions: https://bit.ly/3E1zlPV #SustainableCotton #CottonAchievementAward #Leadership #USCottonTrustProtocol

Mills and manufacturers who join the Trust Protocol are provided a host of benefits, including being identified as part of a fully transparent supply chain and selected by brands and retailers as they look to source U.S. Cotton and Protocol Cotton. Click the link below for more information #TrustUSCotton #SupplyChainTransparency

Trust Protocol growers continue to adopt regenerative agriculture practices. For example, 87% implemented conservation practices that help prevent leaching off nutrients into water sources in the 2023/2024 crop year. Learn more in our Annual Report. #TrustUSCotton #SustainableAgriculture #AnnualReport

January is a key time for cotton producers as they focus on land preparation, planting cover crops, financial planning, and attending industry meetings to prepare for the upcoming growing season. Visit trustuscotton.org to learn more about the sustainability practices of Protocol growers. #TrustUSCotton #SustainableAgriculture #ResponsibleSourcing

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s revised membership fee structure is now in effect for 2025. This adjustment promotes greater accessibility and participation for companies of all sizes committed to responsible sourcing. Ready to make your sourcing more responsible? Learn more on our website. #TrustUSCotton #EthicalFashion #SustainableApparel

The Trust Protocol wishes you and your family a very happy holiday season! #TrustUSCotton

Discover how the Climate Smart Cotton Program, an initiative of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, is driving innovation in sustainable sourcing through carbon insets. This approach provides brands with a traceable and impactful way to decarbonize their supply chains. Read more via Sourcing Journal: https://lnkd.in/dCwJzWAC

Behind business decisions and strategic growth plans, there’s a dedicated finance and operations team working to drive results and enable success across the organization. With 2025 around the corner, learn what’s coming down the pipeline from them in this month’s Team Spotlight. #TrustUSCotton #SustainabilityReporting 

Regenerative agriculture practices were adopted by a significant number of growers in the 2023/24 crop year. 56% used no-till or conservation tillage, 62% planted cover crops, and 78% implemented conventional crop rotation, all contributing to improved soil health and biodiversity. Learn more in our 2023/2024 Annual Report. #TrustUSCotton #SustainableAgriculture #PrecisionAgriculture

Midsouth farmer Lambert Marshall integrates sustainability into his diverse operation by using data-driven strategies. His rainwater harvesting system, precision irrigation, and soil moisture monitoring ensure crops get just the water they need, reducing waste and boosting efficiency. Learn more about Lambert in our Annual Report. #TrustUSCotton #SustainableAgriculture #PrecisionAgriculture