Register today for the H2Open Golf Tournament!
Join us for the 30th Anniversary Tommy Caywood Memorial, H2Open Golf Tournament on Friday, October 29th for a fun way for related interests to network and enjoy a day of golf!
Enjoy a day of golfing, raffle prizes, BBQ lunch and more!
Thank you to Farm Credit West for sponsoring the Lunch and
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation & Drainage District for Sponsoring the Breakfast!
Thank you to the Annual Meeting Sponsors
2021 Annual Meeting & Water conference
Check out the Highlights!
2021 Annual Meeting & Water Conference was held on Friday, September 17th, 2021.
A Special thank you to our presenting sponsor, the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
We appreciate the University of Arizona Experiment Station-Communications & Cyber Technologies, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Service, Booth Machinery, Roosevelt Water Conservation District, Buckeye Chamber of Commerce and our sponsors for making this event possible.
Thank you to our Membership Sponsors
The Arizona Water Infrastructure Coalition
Urges Congress to Invest in Water
"Water is the lifeblood of Arizona and the West", ABWC President, Tom Davis.
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.
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.
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
Water Shortage 2022 Impacts of Tier 1 Reductions & Possible Relief
Water Shortage 2022 Impacts of Tier 1 Reductions & Possible Relief
Water Shortage 2022 Impacts of Tier 1 Reductions & Possible Relief
ABWC hosts an annual business meeting featuring local experts, vendors and an opportunity to actively promote water quality, conservation, rights and management. The 2021 Conference will be held on September 17th and address What does a Tier 1 water shortage mean for Arizona? and How are we preparing to lessen the impact?
Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
Water Shortage 2022 Impacts of Tier 1 Reductions & Possible Relief
Water Shortage 2022 Impacts of Tier 1 Reductions & Possible Relief
A partnership between the Arizona Department of Agriculture and the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona
2021 30th Anniversary ABWC Annual H2Open Golf Tournament
Water Shortage 2022 Impacts of Tier 1 Reductions & Possible Relief
2021 30th Anniversary ABWC Annual H2Open Golf Tournament
The 30th Anniversary H2Open is scheduled for Friday, October 29, 2021 located at the Francisco Grande Golf Resort in Casa Grande, AZ. Register now!
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.
2020 Legislative Session
Beginning in January 2021, 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 Ag Groups bring Arizona Grown Produce, Eggs, Pasta, Milk and more to the Capitol on March 10, 2020. We are looking forward to the Spring 2022 event!
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
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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 13th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 13th 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 13th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 13th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 13th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
January 16, 2020, ABWC and Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 13th 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 13th 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.