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The California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors recently contributed $75,000 to expand the research and educational activities of the Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis. This contribution represents the final payment of a $100,000 pledge by the California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors.

During the gift presentation, California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors’ Chairman, Don Cameron, expressed the members’ gratitude for the work that the Center is doing to tackle difficult challenges that are facing the cotton industry. He said, “Our investment in the Seed Biotechnology Center represents the board’s confidence that this funding will translate into continued accomplishments on behalf of the cotton industry and all of agriculture.”

The Board of Directors, members and management of California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors were early supporters of the establishment of the Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis. As co-founders, the California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors recognized the agricultural industry’s need for an independent, science-based center dedicated to seed and plant research, teaching and public service.

Now in the eighth year of operation, the Seed Biotechnology Center has established itself as a major innovator for agriculture. Cotton plays an important role in the activities of the Center. Members of the cotton industry serve on the Center’s Board of Directors, are actively involved with cotton research projects, and participate in educational courses.

Center Executive Director Mike Campbell says, “The California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors were instrumental in the creation of the Seed Biotechnology Center by committing their industry influence and financial support to move the Center’s development forward.”

For more information about the Seed Biotechnology Center contact Mike Campbell at 530-752-8073 or at mlcampbell@ucdavis.edu. 

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