ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service operated by the National Center
for Appropriate Technology, through a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.
S.
Department of Agriculture.
These organizations do not...
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ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service operated by the National Center
for Appropriate Technology, through a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.
S.
Department of Agriculture.
These organizations do not recommend or endorse products,
companies, or individuals.
NCAT has offices in Fayetteville, Arkansas (P.
O.
Box 3657, Fayetteville,
AR 72702), Butte, Montana, and Davis, California.
By Martin Guerena and
Preston Sullivan
NCAT Agriculture Specialists
July 2003
CURRENT TOPIC
ORGANIC COTTON PRODUCTION
Introduction
Organic cotton has provided significant price
premiums for growers willing to meet the many
challenges inherent in its production without the
aid of conventional pesticides and commercial
fertilizers.
Growing organic cotton is demanding, but with commitment, experience, and determination, it can be done.
This publication
covers the major steps in organic production of
cotton.
It covers soil fertility, weed control options, and a
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