Leadership is built from the ground up. That’s why the Cotton LEADSSM program is driven by Australian and U.S. producers, scientists and other professionals dedicated to sustainable cotton production. Get to know the growers and researchers who, season after season, are investigating and implementing solutions that improve cotton’s environmental footprint.
The Brownlies were early adopters of Australia’s myBMP program. Thanks to their willingness to adapt, their farm can continue successfully into the future.
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For Lacy Vardeman, changes in cotton seed varieties have helped restore a better balance with nature. She can rely less on chemicals and more on beneficial insects.
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The Brimblecombes see the value of renewable energy, and they’re willing to investigate new technology, such as floating solar panels, on their farm.
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This is the sixth generation of Felton stewards on the same land. Learn how evolving management practices have allowed them to be more sustainable and profitable.
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For Ed Willis, cotton production is grounded in data. The results speak for themselves – his farm is a showcase for the Australian cotton industry.
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Andrew Watson has seen a difference in pest populations as he improves his farm’s natural habitat.
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Andrew Gills was seeking better fuel efficiency for water pumps. His solution: a solar diesel hybrid system.
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The Palfreyman family knows how to enjoy their land – and how to care for it, as they monitor the effects of management decisions on their riparian zones.
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John Cameron explains his “zero-tolerance” approach to weeds. This approach starts with science – knowing the weeds in a given area.
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Researcher Yvonne Chang is studying one potential answer to the long-standing question of how to address declining carbon in soil.
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These cotton growers have converted their irrigation to a fully automated system. After just one season, they started to see the positive results of this change.
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