The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is now enrolling growers for the 2022 through 2024 crops with a streamlined 3-year enrollment in the program. The 3-year enrollment will require less time from the growers while simultaneously providing the Brand/Retailer members with the confidence that U.S. growers are committed to providing a reliable supply of sustainably produced fiber.
Between May 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023, a grower must complete the following steps:
- Review and sign the privacy statement.
- Select your gin, marketer, and crop consultant (if applicable).
- Complete your farming profile.
- Complete your self-assessment questionnaire for your 2022 farming operation.
- Commit to strive for continuous improvements.
- Complete your Fieldprint Analysis on fields that constituted at least 10% of your previous year’s cotton fields and harvest data (i.e. data from the 2021 harvest).
- You are then a member of the Trust Protocol for 2022 and eligible to market the 2022 crop as Protocol Cotton.
Note: Growers who have completed Trust Protocol enrollment for the 2021 crop will only need to review and update any changes in Steps 2, 3, and 4. All other requirements will have been met.
Between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024, a returning grower must review and update Steps 2, 3 and 4 for your 2023 farming operation and complete Step 6 from the 2022 harvest. You are then a member of the Trust Protocol for 2023 and eligible to market the 2023 crop as Protocol Cotton.
Note: New growers are required to complete Steps 1 through 6.
Between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, a returning grower must review and update Steps 2, 3 and 4 for your 2024 farming operation and complete Step 6 from the 2023 harvest. You are then a member of the Trust Protocol for 2024 and eligible to market the 2024 crop as Protocol Cotton.
Note: New growers are required to complete Steps 1 through 6.