{"id":6,"date":"2025-01-08T08:30:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T08:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-01-10T08:14:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T08:14:50","slug":"about-toco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/toco.or.tz\/?page_id=6","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-66fad18a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"596\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/African_women-cotton.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-12vw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-annotation\">Tanzania Organic Cotton Organization<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle\">The Tanzania Organic Cotton Organization is instrumental in advancing the organic cotton sector in Tanzania. Through its advocacy, training, and networking efforts, TOCO empowers smallholder farmers, promotes sustainable agricultural practices, and enhances the visibility of organic cotton products in the marketplace. By fostering a collaborative environment and advocating for the interests of its members, TOCO is helping to build a more sustainable and equitable future for organic cotton farming in Tanzania.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ebee8dc1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Our services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cotton_plant-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">organic agriculture and trade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Tanzania Organic Cotton Organization (TOCO) serves as the leading advocate for the organic cotton industry within the country. Our core mission is to promote and safeguard organic agriculture and trade through unified advocacy efforts that benefit our diverse members across the entire value chain, from farm to marketplace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"319\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As the sole trade association dedicated to championing the organic cotton sector, TOCO cultivates and nurtures meaningful relationships with our members. We collaborate closely with key regulatory bodies in the Tanzanian cotton industry, which include the Tanzania Cotton Board, Tanzania Cotton Association, Tanzania Research Institutes, Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA), and the Ministry of Agriculture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cotton-cart-1024x707_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting the growth <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Strategically positioned at the heart of Tanzania, specifically within the Western Cotton Growing Zone where our members primarily operate, TOCO is committed to supporting the growth and sustainability of the organic cotton industry. Whether you are a current member or a supporter of our cause, we extend an open invitation to leverage our services and expertise. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for information and collaboration opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-3 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f0f2a97b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8778ca4a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:360px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\">Join us today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-text-subtitle\">Get access to a curated collection of moments in time featuring relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-62aae154\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tanzania Organic Cotton Organization The Tanzania Organic Cotton Organization is instrumental in advancing the organic cotton sector in Tanzania. 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