Simon Ferrigno

     ADVISORY COMMITTEE: SIMON FERRIGNO  
 

Simon Ferrigno (MSc.) is an independent consultant with 12 years experience in sustainable agriculture policy research, and 9 on organic and sustainable cotton issues. Simon has extensive experience in working in retail market development and consumer and brand education for organic cotton. He has worked with Organic Exchange to help brands understand the realities and constraints of organic cotton by establishing its Farm Development Program. He has written several reports on organic cotton fibre production and development, developed an impact assessment tool for organic cotton farmers and recently completed a draft report on best practices in organic cotton fibre production and trade and pricing mechanisms. Previously, he has worked for Pesticide Action Network UK and the International Institute for Environment and Development.

last update: 9 July 2010