BOURKE COTTON GROWER'S ASSOCIATION

The association:

Bourke Cotton Growers Association was established to advance the interests of the Bourke Cotton Growing industry and the broader community of which we are a part.

Our Mission Policy:

To achieve excellence in cotton growing in the bourke region and to be recognised as an integral part of the community.
To achieve grower awareness and quzlity discussion of current and future issues.
To achieve full grower participation in the association.
To berecognised as a region committed to BMP ( Best Management Practice).

How we service our members:

We make available a forum and encourage discussion amongst our members. Also we provide representation to government and industry bodies.
Along with our business represenation pursuits we provide a means of social interaction within our community.

Our Committment to the Surrounding Community:

We have supplied $20,000.00 annually in sponsorship of community projects.
Also have instigated research into the ecology of our land and river systems.
Our association is keen to have total valley commitment to BMP, sustainalbe resource utilisation and implementation of best practice in all areas.

Bourke Cotton Growers Association meets on the 1st Wednesday of every 2nd month (i.e. Jan, Mar, May etc)

Information supplied by Phoebe Chick.