In July, the United States Department of Agriculture will convene a caucus of certified producer organizations representing cotton producers in Georgia to nominate individuals to serve as members and alternates of the Cotton Board, which administers the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. 

Those selected will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026, as current board members’ terms expire on Dec. 31, 2025. 

Furthermore, the commission also seeks nominees to represent Georgia as delegates and alternates to the National Cotton Council of America, board members and alternates to Cotton Inc., and board members to Southern Cotton Growers. Each of these organizations serves cotton producers and the overall industry in unique ways and requires well-rounded producer leaders to creatively ensure that each organization accomplishes their aims and purposes. 

Interested individuals should email the commission’s office at info@georgiacotton.org. 

The Georgia Cotton Commission is a producer-funded organization located in Perry. The commission began in 1965. Georgia cotton producers pay an assessment enabling the commission to invest in programs of research, promotion and education on behalf of all cotton producers of Georgia. 

For more information about the Georgia Cotton Commission, call 478-988-4235 or  visit georgiacottoncommission.org.