Why join

Collaborate to scale organic cotton and drive impact across the value chain.

Drive sustainable change on the ground through organic cotton sourcing that goes beyond certification to support farmer livelihoods and more.

• Join a top industry programme linking you with farming communities at your supply chain’s outset.
• Empower farmers through investments that directly improve their lives and bolster the organic cotton sector.
• Invest in trusted farm-level services offering vital training, organic inputs, and ongoing support.
• Show dedication to the future of organic farming, its practitioners, and the environment.

Gain in-depth insights and demonstrate the positive effect of your Organic Cotton sourcing strategy.

• Access verified farm-level data with the OCA Farm Programme Insights Dashboard, providing crucial insights for your supply chain.
• Our programme enhances your understanding of the impact of your organic cotton support, covering sustainability and key sourcing areas like farmer livelihoods, environmental metrics, and working conditions.
• Utilise our data for continuous improvement and collaboration with farm-level partners, aiming for maximum impact on farmers, the environment, and your business.
• Gauge your performance against peers using the OCA Mission Monitor, enabling benchmarking and valuable insights.

Access a consistent and high-quality organic cotton supply.

• Collaborate with OCA’s verified farm group partners, known as Implementation Partners, for reliable and trustworthy business relationships.
• Derisk your supply chain by comprehending farm-level realities and risks beyond what is covered by organic standards, ensuring a steady supply of premium organic cotton.
• Enhance efficiency by partnering with existing suppliers and achieving your organic cotton targets with leading farm groups.
• Access essential support from our team to successfully adapt to this innovative approach and adhere to industry best practices.

OCA facilitates transparent supply chains and direct farmer connections, providing cost transparency and improving farmer livelihoods.

• Achieve farmer-level transparency by identifying all farm groups and individual farmers in your organic cotton supply chain.
• Utilise our open costing model to gain a comprehensive understanding of the costs associated with your organic sourcing, ensuring proper resource allocation.
• Benefit from OCA’s due diligence and third-party verification at the farm-group level, ensuring quality project implementation.
• Optimise operations with OCA’s resources and support, including procurement assistance, farm-level agreements, cost management, and market price insights.

Join a community of top brands in a peer exchange network to drive collective progress in sustainable Organic Cotton sourcing.

• Join a community of like-minded brands and retailers to exchange best practices and addressorganisation-specific issues through both in-person and virtual platforms.
• Participate in OCA’s multi-stakeholder meetings and events, bringing together industry experts and key players to collectively address challenges and foster progress across the value chain.
• Tap into OCA’s vast network of experts in supply chain, agriculture, sustainability, and beyond. Gain access to valuable training, educational resources, and dedicated sessions via our Contributor Portal.

Connect with a network of committed buyers of certified organic cotton, opening new opportunities for your business.

• Access OCA’s growing network of Contributors, including top Brands, Retailers, and organic cotton producers.
• Meet customer demands by engaging in OCA’s on-the-ground programme.
• Benefit from the increasing demand for organic cotton from OCA’s Brand and Retail partners.

Partner with us to secure a source of genuine, transparent organic cotton, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable textiles

• Connect to a growing group of verified organic cotton farming groups supported by OCA in capacity-building and impact reporting.
• Mitigate sourcing risks by procuring from farm groups supporting farmer training in organic practices, providing quality non-GM seeds and other inputs, and facilitating traceable procurement.
• Manage organic premium pricing using our costing system, directing additional funds straight to farmers.

Position your business as a leader in driving change through organic cotton sourcing.

• Enhance your presence in the global organic textiles industry as a dedicated Supplier and/or Manufacturer of organic cotton and textiles.
• Quantify and showcase your organisation’s impact on farmer livelihoods and the environment by accessing your exclusive OCA Farm Insights Dashboard.
• Receive assistance in effectively communicating your organic narrative and impact to external audiences.

Connect and collaborate with a diverse community of buyers, sellers, and knowledge partners to foster mutually beneficial relationships and stay ahead of industry trends.

• Join a community of like-minded brands and retailers to exchange best practices and address organisation-specific issues through both in-person and virtual platforms.
• Participate in OCA’s multi-stakeholder meetings and events, bringing together industry experts and key players to collectively address challenges and foster progress across the value chain.
• Tap into OCA’s vast network of experts in supply chain, agriculture, sustainability, and beyond. Gain access to valuable training, educational resources, and dedicated sessions via our Contributor Portal.

Access a wide network of committed buyers, including leading global brands, to grow your market and secure better prices.

• 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.

Receive support in setting up organic farming or in-transition programmes, with access to resources, support and implementation funds.

• 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.

Utilise data to showcase the results of your organic farming practices and community-level support, and convert this data into business benefits for your organisation and associated farmers.

• Obtain third-party verified metrics on the economic, environmental, and social outcomes of your organic projects, enabling adaptive management and continuous improvement of your impact.
• Share your sustainability achievements with OCA’s network of brands and retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers through our Farm Insights Dashboard.
• Access stories and case studies from the farmers you collaborate with to enrich your quantitative data and strengthen your storytelling efforts.

Join an international network of farm groups and our multi-stakeholder platform for peer learning, best practice sharing, and advocacy efforts to improve operations and enhance collective impact.

• 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.

Advance organic agriculture for a more just and sustainable world.

• Utilise the global commodity supply chain to empower millions of smallholder farmers and improve farmland, aligning with your environmental and social goals.
• Engage in OCA’s multi-stakeholder governance to ensure your advocated social and environmental concerns are included in our agenda for change.

Engage with industry leaders and leverage our multi-stakeholder platform to drive meaningful change.

• Partner with stakeholders across the cotton value chain to expedite the adoption of sustainable farming innovations and technologies.
• Access a network of like-minded stakeholders, including industry leaders, for collaboration, learning, and knowledge exchange.
• Join OCA’s multi-stakeholder meetings and events, uniting industry experts and key players to tackle challenges and foster progress through collaboration.

Join our ground-level programmes as a Knowledge or Implementing Partner to make a real difference.

• Join our proven programme model to create real impact on the ground. Whether as an Implementing Partner, working directly with organic cotton farmers, or as a Knowledge Partner in training, social standards, or environmental services.
• Engage in our capacity-building sessions tailored to empower field staff in maximising the benefits of organic agriculture. Gain access to exclusive knowledge resources and practical tools.
• Qualify for additional funding to support vital capacity-building initiatives and farm-level infrastructure, such as demonstration farms, seed trials, or programmes aiding the transition to organic farming.

Gain access to ground-level data and resources that strengthen the case for organic agriculture, supporting your organisation’s advocacy efforts.

• Connect with OCA’s broad network of experts in supply chain, agriculture, sustainability, and related fields.
• Access valuable training, educational resources, and dedicated sessions through our Contributor Portal.
• Acquire verified farm-level data to demonstrate the benefits of organic agriculture and improved industry procurement practices, supporting your mission to foster positive change for people and the planet in the industry.