Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting held at UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center

TIFTON, Ga. – I am currently at the UGA Tifton Campus alongside hundreds of other people joining me, all for the Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting and a workshop.

For over 15 years, the Georgia Cotton Commission has held its annual meeting on the last Wednesday of January.

The event featured a series of workshops and a main session where scientists and producers discussed strategies for applying research in the new year and addressing common industry challenges.

“As well as, you know, our cotton industry is facing a lot of challenges. And, as we go into 2025, and unfortunately, beyond. To talk about what they’re doing to address these issues that we’re facing. You know, so that people in the turn row know what’s being done on their behalf and sort of what we’re doing to make sure that we can try to turn this boat around as we go forward. One of the most important things that we can do is remind consumers that, hey, if you’re concerned about your local economy, if you’re concerned about your rural community, if you’re concerned about your years and your family’s health, you know, you should be buying cotton. It’s a safe, natural, renewable, sustainable product. That’s unlike anything else on the market,” said Taylor Sills, Executive Director, Georgia Cotton Commission.

There were several workshop shops outside the meeting venue, along with numerous sponsors and vendors to connect with.

Each booth at the event focused on the cotton industry, creating an ideal environment for brainstorming and networking with industry professionals.

“This is about fellowship and education. Like I said before, the information that producers and consultants and extension personnel graduate students are learning here. They can take that information and use that for the next year. It’s in a way, it’s and it’s also, you know, we have people from all over the state here, see farmers from other parts of the state, to remind folks that they’re not in it alone and that we’re all, you know, stronger together than we are apart,” said Sills.

A fun way to support these local farmers is by visiting Supportgeorgiaagriculture.Com and purchasing 100% cotton t-shirts directly from them.

For more information on the Georgia Cotton Commission visit georgiacottoncommission.Org

Gabe Hutton reporting.

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