This cotton industry organization represents their members in the legal, legislative and regulatory affairs of their respective businesses.
The membership of the Growers Association currently produces 100% of the total cotton produced in California. The total number of cotton growers is estimated to be approximately 750 statewide.
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The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations are voluntary agricultural trade associations that proudly represent 100% of all cotton ginners and growers in the state. Our associations represent our members on a variety of issues at both the state and federal level, including air quality, water quality, energy, environmental, labor, taxes, transportation and many others. Our focus is solely on California cotton, which gives us the opportunity to specifically represent the interest of the California cotton industry. With numerous success stories under our belt and many more on the horizon, the associations have gained a reputation for first class representation both locally and statewide.
The Association’s 2026 Regional Forklift Train-the-Trainer workshops have successfully completed training sessions in Tulare, Fresno, Le Grand, Chico, and Dunnigan. This year, the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, The Zenith, Fresno County Farm Bureau, Nisei Farmers League, California Fresh Fruit Association, California Citrus Mutual, InterWest Insurance Services, CopperPoint Insurance Companies, African American Farmers of California, […]
Last month, the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) and Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA), in partnership with AgSafe, held a one-hour Harassment Prevention Training for nonsupervisory employees via live webinar. This week they will be offering another training via live webinar on Wednesday, April 15. The webinar will be offered in two sessions: Spanish: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. English: 1:00 p.m. – […]
After nine long years, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has issued a full registration for Transform (sulfoxaflor) or the control of cotton aphids, flea hoppers, lygus, whiteflies, stink bugs and thrips on cotton. The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) has spent a considerable amount of time, money and effort to help secure this registration. CCGGA first obtain […]