Program recognizes nonprofit organizations nominated by cotton growers across the Cotton Belt
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Oct. 13, 2026) – In recognition of World Cotton Day on October 7, Deltapine® 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.
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