Cotton Board, Virginia
Purpose
The Board has the authority to develop and implement program activities related to research, education, and the promotion and use of cotton. The Board, to help defray costs, may sell printed materials, rent exhibit space at meetings, and engage in any promotion of the growth and use of cotton.
Term
Four years; no more than two consecutive terms
Composition
The Cotton Board shall be composed of eight members appointed by the Governor, each of whom shall be a resident of Virginia and a producer in Virginia. The Governor shall be guided in his appointments from nominations made by the following agricultural organizations: (i) the Virginia Cotton Growers Association, Inc.; (ii) the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation; and (iii) any other organization within the Commonwealth that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a certified cotton grower organization representing Virginia producers pursuant to guidelines authorized by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act (7 U.S.C. §§ 2101-2118). Each such agricultural organization may nominate producers from each production area. The Governor shall appoint a producer residing in each such production area. If no producer resides in a particular production area, the Governor shall appoint a qualified producer from any other production area. Each agricultural organization shall submit nominations for each available position before the expiration of the member's term for which the nomination is being provided. If said agricultural organizations fail to provide the nominations, the Governor may appoint other nominees that meet the foregoing criteria. Five members of the Cotton Board shall constitute a quorum.
The terms for appointments to the Cotton Board shall be for three years. The Governor shall fill any vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term through appointment of a qualified producer for the unexpired term. If possible, such vacancies shall be filled from the production area from which the vacancy occurred. No person may serve more than two consecutive three-year terms.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Mr Jared Lowery Webb
Area 3 Producer Membership expires on 9/25/2026Robert C Rogers
Area 6 Producer Membership expires on 9/25/2026David Long
Area 8 Producer Membership expires on 9/25/2026Michael Griffin
Area 1 Producer Membership expires on 9/25/2027James Babb
Area 2 Producer Membership expires on 9/25/2027Joey G. Doyle
Area 7 Producer Membership expires on 9/25/2027Clayton Lowe
Area 4 Producer Membership expires on 9/25/2029