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Oct. 14, 2026 Source: Deltapine news release ST. LOUIS, Mo. - In recognition of World Cotton Day, Deltapine today announced the recipients of its 2026 Committed to Cotton Communities program, a grower-nominated initiative designed to support local nonprofit organizations making a meaningful impact in cotton-growing communities. The program was launched earlier this year to give cotton growers the opportunity to nominate qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations that are helping strengthen rural America. After reviewing nominations submitted by eligible growers across the Cotton Belt, Deltapine selected organizations representing three major cotton-producing regions: the Southeast, Mid-South, and Texas/West. Together, these organizations demonstrate the values of service, leadership, and community investment that help rural communities thrive. 2026 Committed to Cotton Communities Recipients MID-SOUTH REGION AL Huntsville Assistance Program - North Nominated by the Bragg Family-Toney, AL Huntsville Rehabilitation Foundation Inc. Nominated by Tate Farms-Huntsville, AL McCord's Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Nominated by Coosa River Land Co-Centre, AL AR Ag For Autism Nominated by Tyler Wamsley-Lake City, AR Marianna Dog Pound Volunteer Group Nominated by Kerry Stiles-Marianna, AR MO Ezekiel's Closet Nominated by Michelle Aycock-Parma, MO & Dustin Neeley-Bernie, MO Music for the Mind Nominated by Rex Keller & Clayton Keller Partnership-Bernie, MO New Madrid County FFA Nominated by Grae Palmer-New Madrid, MO Senath-Hornersville Educational Foundation Nominated by Parker & Jones Farms-Senath, MO Sikeston Public Schools Foundation Nominated by Sam Coppage-Matthews, MO; Landers Planting Company-Sikeston, MO; & Vest Baker-Sikeston, MO Southeast Missouri Food Bank Nominated by Donny DeLine-Charleston, MO Stoddard County Children's Home Nominated by David Mayberry-Dexter, MO MS Cares Animal Shelter Nominated by Harvey Rodgers-Clarksdale, MS Humphreys Academy Nominated by Braswell Enterprise-Belzoni, MS Lula Rich Educational Foundation Inc Nominated by Lewis Barksdale-Clarksdale, MS TN HHS Foundation Nominated by Mid-South Family Farms -Ripley, TN SOUTHEAST REGION FL Backpack Buddies of Baker Inc Nominated by Marshall Farms-Baker, FL National Black Growers Council Nominated by Dexter Gilbert-Campbellton, FL GA Decatur County 4-H Club Nominated by Andy Bell-Climax, GA NC Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department Nominated by Kevin Gardner-Macclesfield, NC Hertford County Educational Foundation, Inc Nominated by Griffin Farming Partnership-Lewiston, NC Hobgood Beautification Revitalization Committee (HRC) Nominated by AMD Farms-Hobgood, NC Inter-County Volunteer Fire Department Nominated by Walter Cartwright-Hertford, NC Wilson County Livestock Association Nominated by Adam Gardner- Macclesfield, NC SC Cameron Community Club Nominated by Kyle Carson- St. Matthews, SC Elloree Heritage Museum and Cultural Center Nominated by Strock Farms-Elloree, SC Harvest Hope Food Bank Nominated by Eric Turnblad- St. Matthews, SC Humane Society of Marlboro County Nominated by Pat Rogers- Blenheim, SC VA Southampton Agriculture & Forestry Advancement Foundation Nominated by Gary Cross- Zuni, VA Southampton Fastpitch Foundation Nominated by Southampton Farms, LLC- Emporia, VA TX/WEST REGION AZ Pinal 40 Nominated by Damian Murrieta Ak-Chin Farms, LLC- Maricopa, AZ TX Frost ISD PTO Nominated by Joshua Martin- Frost, TX Hill County Child Welfare Board Nominated by Lindsay Kimbrell- Itasca, TX Idalou Community Stockshow Nominated by Casey Furgeson & Michael Wood- Idalou, TX Little League Baseball Inc Nominated by Bures Farms- Ganado, TX Lubbock County Farm Bureau Nominated by Walt Hagood - Wolfforth , TX Martin County Historical Museum Nominated by Johnny Louder - Stanton, TX Needville Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry Nominated by Paul Freund Farms- Needville, TX Nueces County Junior Livestock Show Scholarship Nominated by Tobin Scarborough - Bishop, TX Stamford Athletic Booster Club Nominated by Zach Logan - Stamford, TX Sudan Senior Meals Nominated by Jerry Sowder - Sudan, TX Turkey Community Action Fund Nominated by Mat Montgomery - Memphis, TX; Jessica Edwards - Lakeview, TX Twin Cities Youth Sports Association Nominated by Emery Dudensing - Sagerton, TX Tynan Volunteer Fire Department Nominated by Mengers and Sons - Tynan, TX "At Deltapine, our commitment to cotton extends beyond the field," said Eric Best, Deltapine Cotton Product Manager. "Through Committed to Cotton Communities, growers identified organizations that are making a real difference in the places they call home. On World Cotton Day, we're proud to recognize these organizations and celebrate the positive impact they have on families, youth, agriculture, and rural communities." The program reflects Deltapine's ongoing commitment to supporting cotton growers and the communities that sustain the cotton industry. Growers nominated organizations focused on a variety of causes, including education, youth development, agriculture, community well-being, and local outreach efforts. The selected recipients were chosen based on their demonstrated impact and alignment with the program's mission of strengthening rural communities. "One of the things that make the cotton industry special is the deep investment growers have in their communities," said Best. "This program allowed growers to shine a spotlight on organizations that often work behind the scenes but make a lasting difference every day. We do hope the support we provide adds a small token of appreciation for what these organizations contribute to their communities and provide some recognition they don't always receive but rightly deserve." The Committed to Cotton Communities program is part of Deltapine's broader effort to support the U.S. cotton industry through innovation, advocacy, and community engagement. Find more information on this program at www.deltapine.com. Tweet |
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