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Trust Protocol Expands Regional Field-Level Grower Support System

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Trust Protocol Expands Regional Field-Level Grower Support System

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol now represents almost quarter of U.S. cotton acreage and reports continued improvements across all six sustainability metrics

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Trust Protocol Enrollment, Climate Smart Cotton Program Applications Now Open

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From Farms to Fashion – Brands and Retailers Experience Trust Protocol Sustainability Efforts First-hand

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Sustainability Takes Center Stage at the Textile Exchange Conference

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Total area of enrolled planted cotton acres grows by a further 25%

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Trust Protocol Releases Revised Principle and Criteria and Grower Questionnaire for Public Stakeholder Consult

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Review Period Now Open

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes Largest French Fashion Brand Kiabi as Member

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes Macy’s, Inc. as Member

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Trust Protocol Appoints Averum for Third-Party Verification

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Appoints Daren Abney as Executive Director

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The Trust Protocol travels to Copenhagen as the fashion world meets for Global Fashion Summit

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Deepika Mishra

Standards and Data Lead (consultant)

Deepika Mishra is the Standards and Data Lead for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, acting as a consultant for the program. As an accomplished scientist and data analytics specialist, Deepika leads on analysis of the Trust Protocol’s environmental metrics. She collaborates extensively with agricultural research institutions, conservation groups, and food and trade organizations, playing a vital role in the establishment of sustainability and social standards within the industry.

Deepika earned her Ph.D. in plant and soil science from Texas Tech University, specializing in cotton breeding and genetics. With over a decade of experience, she has spearheaded diverse agricultural projects in both India and the United States, covering crops like cotton, cowpeas, castor, sesame, guar, guayule, tomato, and field pennycress (cover crop). Her contributions also include the development and release of multiple cowpea varieties in India during her M.S. studies in vegetable breeding and genetics.