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USA. Division of the Agricultural Marketing Service in the US Department of Agriculture, dedicated to support the orderly and efficient marketing of U.S. cotton, domestically and internationally, by providing unbiased classification and standardization, market news and oversight of the research and promotion program.

Egypt. Government funded center, providing technical and marketing services for cotton exporters and importers, and education and training for technical staff in the Egyptian cotton sector. Library of technical articles on PDF files. Links to related sites.

National organization focused on promoting Canadian flax and flax products for nutritional and industrial uses in domestic and international markets. Extensive information on crop production, industrial applications of flax and linen, food products and recipes. Directory of seed and oil producers.

Poland. Non-profit, non-commercial international organization, dedicated to co-operation and consultancy in the scope of themes pertaining to turnover and processing of cotton, laboratory testing and settling of disputes. Members' directory. List of cotton classification courses. Calendar of events. English and polish.

Switzerland. Denominationally and politically independent association, focused on development cooperation programs world wide. Programs for the cultivation and processing of organically grown cotton. Links to projects and information.

Production and marketing organization for Israeli growers and processors of long staple Pima cotton, focused on research and development, production financing, and bulk supply of pesticides and herbicides. English and Hebrew.

India. Government office, managing jute fiber and product control and licensing policies. Part of the Ministry of Textiles. Technology information. Links to related sites.

USA. Non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable agriculture, specifically focused on increasing the production and use of organically grown fibers such as cotton. Company directory, searchable by fiber, product and company name. Links to related sites.