activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 2
- Hosts annual fundraising golf tournament for scholarship fund Golf Tournament FundraisingOrganizes an annual golf tournament to raise funds for its scholarship program, supporting students connected to the cotton ginning industry in Arizona.
- Participates in Blue Jeans Go Green Campaign through annual collection drive Community Litter and Waste CleanupsPartners with Arizona FFA and meeting guests during its annual meeting to collect used jeans for the Blue Jeans Go Green Campaign, promoting textile recycling and sustainability in the cotton industry.
advocacy · 1
- Conducts advocacy and public education on cotton production and uses Canola Production Advocacy & EducationEngages in advocacy by promoting facts about U.S. cotton production and its applications, such as the role of cotton in currency and consumer goods, to highlight the importance of the cotton industry.
capacity building · 1
- Administers scholarship program for students connected to cotton ginning industry Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers scholarships to Arizona students whose parent or grandparent is employed by an Arizona cotton gin or is an associate member of the Arizona Cotton Ginners Association in a business related to the cotton ginning industry.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Economic Viability Advocacy for Cotton Producers economic_advocacyFocuses on protecting and enhancing the economic sustainability of Arizona cotton growers through organized advocacy and representation in policy and industry discussions.
- Interstate Coalition Building for National Cotton Advocacy coalition buildingCollaborates with cotton producers across 16 states through the National Cotton Council’s Committee for the Advancement of Cotton to strengthen collective advocacy and policy influence at the national level.
- Political Advocacy for Cotton Policy Priorities political advocacyThe organization engages in political advocacy at both state and national levels to advance policies that support the economic and regulatory interests of Arizona cotton producers, including securing legislative initiatives and representation through a dedicated Political Action Committee.
- Sustainable Agriculture and Cotton Co-Product Development sustainable_agricultureAdvances the sustainability of cotton production by promoting its renewable and biodegradable qualities, its regulation as a food crop, and the development of co-products, reinforcing agricultural legitimacy and environmental stewardship.
- Workforce-Linked Educational Support workforce-affiliated scholarship supportProvides scholarship support to dependents of workers in the Arizona cotton ginning industry, reinforcing workforce stability and investment in industry-associated communities.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Arizona Cotton Growers Political Action Committee (ACGPAC)
State-level advocacy initiative to support candidates and policies favorable to Arizona cotton producers
Arizona Cotton Industry Annual Meeting
Annual gathering for cotton industry stakeholders featuring policy updates, networking, and educational sessions focused on sustainability and co-products of cotton
Blue Jeans Go Green Campaign
Partnership with Cotton Incorporated to collect used jeans for recycling into insulation for sustainable construction projects
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to students from families involved in the Arizona cotton ginning industry
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Arizona Cotton Ginners Association Partner — Co-administers a scholarship program for students related to employees in the cotton ginning industry.
- Arizona Cotton Growers Political Action Committee (ACGPAC) Partner — Complements federal efforts by ensuring Arizona’s priorities are represented in state and national policy discussions.
- Arizona FFA Partner — Partnering with Arizona FFA to collect used jeans for the Blue Jeans Go Green Campaign during the annual meeting.
- Blue Jeans Go Green Partner — Collaborates with the Blue Jeans Go Green Campaign to collect used jeans for recycling into insulation for sustainable construction.
- Committee for the Advancement of Cotton (CAC) Partner — Works to maintain a strong and sustainable Committee for the Advancement of Cotton (CAC) and supports its efforts to champion cotton's policy priorities.
- Cotton Board Government — Arizona Cotton Growers Association holds director and alternate positions on the Cotton Board, a federal research and promotion board, indicating an official affiliation.
- Cotton Council International Partner — Arizona Cotton Growers Association is represented on Cotton Council International through board members and advisors, reflecting a partnership in international cotton promotion.
- Cotton Incorporated Government — Blue Jeans Go Green is a partnership between Phoenix Fibers and Cotton Incorporated, which the organization supports through denim collection.
- Cotton Incorporated Partner — Arizona Cotton Growers Association has directors and alternates serving on Cotton Incorporated, indicating a formal partnership in research and promotion.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Supports sustainability initiatives including Habitat for Humanity construction by donating recycled denim insulation through the Blue Jeans Go Green Campaign.
- National Cotton Council Partner — Works with the National Cotton Council to maintain the Committee for the Advancement of Cotton (CAC).
- National Cotton Council / American Cotton Producers Network — Arizona Cotton Growers Association is represented within the National Cotton Council and American Cotton Producers, serving in leadership and advisory roles at the national level.
- Phoenix Fibers Government — Blue Jeans Go Green is a partnership between Phoenix Fibers and Cotton Incorporated, which the organization supports through denim collection.
- USDA Government — Highlights that cotton is regulated by the USDA as a food crop.
- Upland Group Partner — Contact entity for leasing executive suites on behalf of ARIZONA COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION