Arizona Association of Women in Water & Ag
Additional Information
Join us for our 2nd Annual Arizona Association of Women in Water & Agriculture Annual Meeting & Wine, Women & Water Networking Cocktail!
Wine, Women, & Water Networking Cocktail event will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023. The first 20 ladies to register will receive a Special Edition "Women in Water" Wine Glass!
Arizona Association of Women in Water & Agriculture Annual Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
We apologize for rescheduling due to conflicts with our original date and we want to be as accommodating to all ladies throughout the state.
Thank you to our sponsors and Golfers!
31st Anniversary H2Open Tommy Caywood Memorial Golf Tournament
The Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona provides a fun way for related interests to network and enjoy a day of golf!
Thank you for attending the Annual Meeting & Water Conferenc
Thank you for joining us and we have posted several speakers' slide presentations with more to come soon!
The ABWC Annual Meeting & Water Conference was held at the Salt River Project PERA Training & Conference Center on Friday, September 16, 2022.
National Agricultural Affiliations
National Water Resource Association
Family Farm Alliance and Western Caucus
Family Farm Alliance and Western Caucus
The Arizona Affiliate to the
National Water Resources Association
Family Farm Alliance and Western Caucus
Family Farm Alliance and Western Caucus
Family Farm Alliance and Western Caucus
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The Family Farm Alliance is a Non-Profit, Grass Roots Association. Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona Members are active participants, serving on the board and advisory committees of this national association.
The Arizona Water Infrastructure Coalition
Urges Congress to Invest in Water
"Water is the lifeblood of Arizona and the West", ABWC President, Tom Davis.
Thank you to the ABWC Sponsors
Water management Certificate Program
A Unique Collaboration
A unique collaboration of the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona, Arizona State University Morrison School of Agribusiness & the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. The WMCP curriculum is designed by distinguished practitioners of water resources and power management. The instructors have decades of experience and are among the most knowledgeable and recognized leaders in the field.
About the WMCP
Water Management Certificate Program
Water Management Certificate Program
Cohort X
Water Management Certificate Program Cohort X information and login.
ABWC Board of Directors
About Us
The Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona (ABWC) is a not for profit trade association, whose membership represents the entire agricultural community from "ditch bank to dinner plate", in Arizona. ABWC was established in 1978 to respond to proposed water legislation and to serve as the state's reclamation representative to the National Water Resources Association. It's members are comprised of growers, ranchers, suppliers of equipment, seed, chemicals and services, attorney groups, agricultural processors, financiers of agribusiness enterprises, commodity groups, trade associations, electrical, irrigation and drainage districts, and major state universities.
ABWC Officers
Emeritus Directors
ABWC Board of Directors
2019 Annual Report
The 2019 Annual Report gives a snapshot of all the ABWC activities, conferences, events and organizations that ABWC are involved in
Executive Director and Secretary
Meet our Executive Director, Chris Udall
Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona Events
Annual Meeting & Water Conference
Annual Meeting & Water Conference
Annual Meeting & Water Conference
ABWC hosts an annual business meeting featuring local experts, vendors and an opportunity to actively promote water quality, conservation, rights and management. Save the Date of Friday, September 16th, 2022, for the upcoming 2022 Conference!
H2Open Golf Tournament
Annual Meeting & Water Conference
Annual Meeting & Water Conference
The 31st Annual H2Open Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, October 28, 2022. Located at the Francisco Grande Golf Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Check out new tournament details!
Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
AZ Association of Women in Water & Ag
AZ Association of Women in Water & Ag
A partnership between the Arizona Department of Agriculture and the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona
AZ Association of Women in Water & Ag
AZ Association of Women in Water & Ag
AZ Association of Women in Water & Ag
Events throughout the year, including Wine, Women & Water and Annual Meeting.
Water Legislation
Vetting Forum 4 Water
A Partnership between ABWC and AMWUA to facilitate a forum for State Legislators and water interests to vet legislation and ideas ahead of the upcoming session.
New dates are being scheduled beginning in November 2022!
2022 Legislative Session
Beginning in January 10, 2022, the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona Executive Director, Chris Udall and ABWC Board of Directors will be working at the Arizona Capital on behalf of our members.
Affiliations & Involvement
Arizona-Mexico Commission
Arizona Agriculture's Legislative Luncheon
Arizona Chamber of Commerce
ABWC Executive Director, Chris Udall serves as a committee co-chair and stays up to date on the AMC meetings and action plans, staying involved and providing input.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Agriculture's Legislative Luncheon
Arizona Chamber of Commerce
ABWC is a proud member of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Agriculture's Legislative Luncheon
Arizona Agriculture's Legislative Luncheon
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
Arizona Agriculture Producer & Suppliers bring Arizona Grown Produce, Eggs, Pasta, Milk and more to the Capitol. ABWC spends the day networking with our elected officials and communicating the importance of water and agriculture to Arizona.
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
ABWC participates in the Arizona Governor’s Water Augmentation Council works to develop long-term water augmentation strategies, additional water conservation opportunities, funding and infrastructure needs to help secure water supplies for Arizona’s future. Visit the GWAICC website calendar for meeting times.
CRWUA-Colorado River Water Users' Association
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
CRWUA-Colorado River Water Users' Association
ABWC Members and Board of Directors participate in CRUWA. The Colorado River Water Users Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization providing a forum for exchanging ideas and perspectives on Colorado River use and management with the intent of developing and advocating common objectives, initiatives and solutions.
IEDA
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
CRWUA-Colorado River Water Users' Association
Irrigation & Electrical Districts Association (IEDA)
IEDA's members are engaged in the management of water and power facilities and the delivery of water and power in Arizona. Responsible for the delivery of most of AZ entitlement of water from the Colorado River and much of the water that is otherwise available in Arizona. The membership includes special districts, municipalities, an Indian utility authority, and the managers of a federal water project.
ABWC Supports Arizona FFA
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 15th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 15th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
Executive Director, Chris Udall serves as a Member on the Arizona FFA Foundation Board of Trustees.
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 15th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 15th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 15th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
January 13, 2022 ABWC and Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 15th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
ABWC President, Tom Davis Talks Labor with U.S. Secretary of Ag, Sonny Perdue
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 15th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
ABWC President, Tom Davis Talks Labor with U.S. Secretary of Ag, Sonny Perdue
Tuesday, June 30th ABWC President Tom Davis and Arizona Ag Commodity organization representatives, met with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to discuss labor issues facing Arizona farmers.