100 Years of Boswell

JG II with the board (left to right: Ober, Compogno, Evers, JG II, and Abrecrombie), circa 1960

As the company continued to grow, it also made decisions to step away from businesses that no longer aligned with its goals, were no longer profitable, or carried higher risks than desired. As a result, several gins throughout California and Arizona were sold, allowing Boswell to sharpen its focus on land. In 1963, along with two Arizona cotton growers, J. G. Boswell took a bold leap into Australia. They formed Auscott Pty. Limited and purchased a property in northwestern New South Wales, becoming one of the first cotton producers in the country. It was not all smooth sailing, though: the first year brought some serious challenges, including a huge weed problem after heavy rains flooded the fields. Determined to protect the investment, Boswell took full control and expanded the operation by buying more land and even a cattle ranch. His timing could not have been better. Just as Australia’s cotton industry started booming, Boswell was already well positioned to become one of its biggest players. Before long, Auscott grew into one of the country’s largest and most established cotton producers.

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