Fresno Farmer Joins National Cotton Leadership Program

Earlier this year, eight U.S. cotton industry members were selected to participate in the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) Emerging Leaders Program.

The Program gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at how the NCC works to ensure that all seven segments of the U.S. cotton industry can compete and thrive—both here at home and around the globe.

One of those participants is a familiar face to California’s cotton community: Kirk Teixeira from Fresno…

“I applied to the Emerging Leaders Program because I would like to develop a more comprehensive understanding of all the aspects of the cotton industry with the goal of one day becoming a knowledgeable leader and an advocate for cotton farmers.”

The first session focused on professional development and communications. Next, the group will dive into policy development at the NCC Annual Meeting in February and take a trip to D.C. to explore how those policies are put into action…

“I think my favorite part from the first session was connecting with fellow cotton farmers across the country. I gained valuable insights into how they integrate cotton into their diverse farming operations. I really enjoyed talking to all of them and learning from them as well.”

Now in its tenth year, the NCC’s Emerging Leaders Program is supported by a grant to The Cotton Foundation from Bayer.