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.
At last week’s California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board public hearing, the Board heard recommendations for revisions to the proposed First Aid kit Standard, particularly the inclusion of naloxone (Narcan) and the removal of detailed kit content tables from regulation. During public testimony the Association’s Assistant Vice President Priscilla Rodriguez addressed the Board regarding the […]
Association President/CEO Roger A. Isom addressed the crowd at this past week’s Annual AgSafe Activate 2026 meeting in Monterey, California. Isom reported on the recent changes in CalOSHA Appeals with regards to violations classified as serious. “You are no longer dealing with Division Managers” commented Isom. “You are dealing directly with legal counsel, who have less experience with […]
Our first regional training will be held in Tulare on March 10th! 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, and the Western Tree Nut Association are partnering to provide Forklift Safety Train- the-Trainer workshops. Beginning in March, the Forklift […]