Introduction
Organic cotton is a tool that allows greater visibility as well as concrete solutions for key issues that are impacting rural communities around the world: poverty, food security, and the need for greater bio-diversity. Organic cotton systems not only address environmental issues that are directly impacting our climate but also create value chains that enable businesses and their partners to produce and deliver products and services that meet basic human needs in a sustainable way.
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Farmer Visibility Map: Organic Cotton Farms
The Farmer Visibility Map gives organic fiber producers an unprecedented level of visibility and voice in the marketplace. Here, you are directly linked with organic cotton farmers on every arable continent and can easily locate the fiber quality you need in the country or region you need it. Not only will you be able to locate and contact the farming project via the map, but you will also be able to see detailed farming information including certification as well as learn how the farmers are dealing with environmental, social, and economic challenges they are faced with. A help document is available for download to assist in navigating the map more efficiently.
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Farmer Toolkit
The OE Farmer Toolkit is a compilation of best practices - scientific research and farmers’ experiences. The current components include: Certification and Internal Control Systems, Growing Calendars by Region, Soil Management, Agroecosystem Management, Intercrops and Crop Rotation, Crop Nutrition, Pest and Disease Management, Harvest and Quality Control, Guide for Responsible Production and Trade, and Business and Finance for Farmers.
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Connect to Africa
With its rich economic and human potential, Africa is poised to play a greater role in an emerging new world. Explore this resource center and connect with organic farmers and value chain partners in Southern and Eastern Africa.
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Farm Blog
The farm blog is updated at least weekly by the farm team with news and views from the farm side, or with stories, reviews and reports that have caught our attention and we think are worth sharing. Please check regularly and send us your items of interest.
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Sowing Seeds of Change
These pages paint the picture of organic cotton fibre production around the world; you will find current information on production volumes, stock availability, fibre types and qualities, profiles of the regions and countries growing organic cotton and how to contact them.
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Global Organic Cotton Community Platform
This platform has been created for active members of the global organic cotton community to share conversations, knowledge and information about organic and fair-trade cotton.
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