National Cotton Council- Cotton Newsline: June 7, 2022
Today’s Cotton Newsline is 2 cuts. They feature Mary Griffith, extension specialist with the Soil Health Institute.
Suggested Introduction 1:
The Soil Health Institute is offering a sustainable cotton webinar series that features soil health scientists and technical specialists providing training to help growers better understand soil health and function. Mary Griffith, extension specialist with the Soil Health Institute, explains that the series covers topics such as soil health basics, planning principles, pest and nutrient management, cover crops, and more. Growers can access the webinars at soilhealthinstitute.org.
Suggested Introduction 2:
Mary Griffith, extension specialist with the Soil Health Institute shares that as part of the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund, they are seeking growers who are willing to share their sustainability practices as part of educational resources. Additionally, they are working to develop a farmer mentor network to provide even greater value to cotton growers. The U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund is made possible thanks to funders such as the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation and the VF Foundation. To learn more or connect growers interested in participating, reach out to Mary Griffith at the Soil Health Institute at mgriffith@soilhealthinstitute.org or visit their website soilhealthinstitute.org.
