Cotton Sustainability Field Day, June 22, 2022
Plan to attend the 2022 Cotton Sustainability Field Day to learn more about sustainably produced cotton and why this is important to U.S. Cotton Producers.
This field day will be at the Judd Hill Foundation Farm south of Trumann, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Address for the event is 29020 State Hwy 214, Trumann, AR 72472, GPS (35.6020, -90.5188).
Registration begins at 8 am. Field tours highlighting soil and water conservation research and field-scale soil health demonstrations will start at 9 am, with a full slate of events to follow.
Field Tours
- Researchers will discuss their work and findings.
- Marty White and Jesse Flye, producers at Judd Hill, will discuss their experiences with conventional and conservation systems, including cover crops.
- Adam Chappell, producer and President of Arkansas Soil Health Alliance, will be on hand to talk about regenerative practices currently being investigated.
Tent Talks
- Tent talks with speakers from the Soil Health Institute and the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will take place beneath the shade of pecan trees, allowing for a cooler experience.
- Attendees will get updates on the importance of practices to improve soil health. They will hear how documenting these practices provides transparency and builds consumer confidence – promoting an understanding that U.S. cotton is what we say it is.
- Mr. Hank Reichle, President and CEO, Staplcotn, will wrap up our morning session by discussing what manufacturing brands want and need from farmers for the fibers they source to help better meet consumer needs.
Catered Lunch
- A catered BBQ lunch will be served.
- During lunch, speakers with Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and BASF will discuss their Better Cotton and e3 Sustainable Cotton programs, respectively.
Training and Enrollment Opportunities
- Training and enrollment opportunities for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will be offered after lunch to farmers and consultants. Laptops will be available and set up in the air conditioned office at Judd Hill.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Sponsors for this event include Judd Hill Foundation, Inc., Cotton Incorporated, Soil Health Institute, and Better Cotton.
Need More Information?
Farmers, crop consultants, and others interested in learning more about sustainably produced cotton are encouraged to attend. While pre-registration is not required, attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Use this form to RSVPto the Cotton Sustainability Field Day. You can also download the flyer for the event. For more information, contact Bill Robertson at (501) 425-0549 or by email at brobertson@uada.edu.