How OCA delivers value for Farmer Organisations

OCA links farmer organisations to committed buyers, fair premiums, and the verification systems that make organic cotton credible from field to fashion.

OCA connects farmer organisations directly to brands and retailers that have committed to sourcing organic cotton. That means your farmers have buyers before the season starts, not after.

• Access dedicated buyers for your organic cotton through OCA’s Programmes, connecting you with international spinners, manufacturers, and leading brands and retailers.
• Benefit financially from participating in OCA’s Programmes, with improved prices for farmers’ organic cotton and funding available for farm-level services like training and input support.
• Enhance your presence in the global organic textiles market as a committed organic grower group.

Brands in OCA’s network pay premiums on top of market price for organic cotton. OCA tracks and reports on premium payments through its M&E system, ensuring transparency and accountability from buyer to farmer.

OCA’s independent verification system validates the organic integrity of your cotton production. That independent stamp of credibility is what gives buyers the confidence to commit, and what distinguishes OCA-verified cotton in the market.

OCA works with implementation partners to provide practical agronomic training and access to organic inputs. Farmers get the knowledge and resources they need to maintain organic practices and improve yields over time.

• Engage in our annual capacity-building sessions aimed at optimising the advantages of organic agriculture for farmers and the environment.
• Access an exclusive array of knowledge resources and practical tools to support farm-level extension services and non-GM seed sourcing for you and your team.
• Partner with our seed company affiliates for your supply of non-GM cottonseed.
• Qualify for additional funding opportunities to support essential capacity-building initiatives and infrastructure at the farm level, such as demonstration farms, seed trials, or conversion support programmes.

As an OCA contributor, farmer organisations participate in a multi-stakeholder community that includes brands, suppliers, civil society, and funders. Your experience on the ground shapes how the programme develops.

• Join a community of similar farmer organisations and Implementing Partners to share best practices and experiences, both in-person and virtually, addressing specific issues.
• Engage in OCA’s multi-stakeholder meetings and events, uniting key players and industry experts to advance opportunities and address challenges within the industry.
• Utilise OCA’s network of experts in supply chain, agriculture, sustainability, and more, along with our dedicated training and education resources available through our Contributor Portal.