CARY, NC – Dr. Andrew Jordan, a recognized leader in the cotton industry, has been awarded the 2024 honoree for the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame. The program, now in its eleventh year, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Program or to the cotton industry in general. Dr. Jordan was formally inducted into the Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame at the joint Cotton Incorporated/Cotton Board Annual Meeting on December 10 in San Diego, CA.
The Cotton Research and Promotion Program was established in 1966 to expand the demand for Upland cotton and to increase profitability for both cotton growers and importers of cotton products.
“Dr. Andrew Jordan’s contributions to the cotton industry have been transformative,” says William Kimbrell, president and chief executive officer of Cotton Incorporated. “His leadership and dedication to responsible cotton production continue to set new standards for the industry, and we are proud to honor his remarkable achievements.”
Dr. Jordan (Memphis, Tennessee) is recognized for his extensive contributions to agricultural sustainability, environmental stewardship, and leadership within the cotton sector. He was chosen from nominations made by Certified Producer and Importer Organizations, along with board members and staff and voted upon by the Chairman’s Committee of the Cotton Incorporated Board of Directors.
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Jordan has played a pivotal role in promoting sustainable farming practices that benefit both cotton producers and the environment. He joined the National Cotton Council (NCC) in 1976 after earning an agricultural engineering degree from the University of Georgia and his Ph.D. in Engineering from Clemson University.
At the NCC, Dr. Jordan served as the Vice President, Technical Services. During his time at the NCC, he also spent several years as the executive director for The Cotton Foundation, directing program development and raising funds from the private sector.
As a consultant to Cotton Incorporated, he has been instrumental in advancing innovative farming practices that promote sustainability and economic viability for cotton growers.
Dr. Jordan currently serves as Senior Scientist for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, providing expert guidance on research, policy, and sustainability initiatives. He is also the executive director of the Cotton Growers Warehouse Association, an advisor to AgLaunch (an agribusiness technology accelerator), a science director for Secure Food Solutions, and a director for Agricenter International in Cordova, Tennessee.
About Cotton Incorporated
Cotton Incorporated is the research and promotion company for Upland cotton. Funded by U.S. cotton growers and importers of Upland cotton-containing products, the not-for-profit organization’s mission is to increase the demand for and profitability of cotton. As a resource for the cotton industry, Cotton Incorporated conducts or oversees more than 450 research and educational projects in an average year. Research areas range from the development of agricultural and textile innovations to analyses of commodity and market data.
To learn more, visit www.cottoninc.com.