Agribusiness & Water Council
A not-for-profit trade association, representing the entire Arizona agricultural community from "ditch bank to dinnerplate".
A not-for-profit trade association, representing the entire Arizona agricultural community from "ditch bank to dinnerplate".
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$600 Gift Card to PGA Superstore in Chandler
Membership to the PGA Superstore
3 FREE Lessons at the PGA Superstore
Tommy Caywood Putter by the Caywood Family
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Thank you to our Sponsors who have made this event possible!
Thank you to our Sponsors for Making this Event Possible!
This meeting provided growers with information about how they can reduce their water use and provide details about a grant that they are eligible for.
Use the link below for more information about the process
Ehtan Orr Ph.D. Associate Director ANR and Economic Development, provided a detailed overview of this important program! Thank you to Representative Tim Dunn of District 13 for all of his efforts in making this program a success! Saving water in Arizona!
We appreciate Maricopa Water District and Glen Vortherms, General Manager and ABWC Treasurer who helped to facilitate this meeting and allow the use of their Lake Pleasant facility!
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ABWC Treasurer and General Manager of Maricopa Water District, Glen Vortherms provided a full tour of Lake Pleasant and explained how important water is to our growers and Arizona! Ending the evening with a Dinner at Dillon's BBQ!
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.
Check out the NEW February 2023 Conference info!
"Water is the lifeblood of Arizona and the West", ABWC President, Tom Davis.
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.
Water Management Certificate Program
Water Management Certificate Program Cohort XI information and login.
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 hosts an annual business meeting featuring local experts, vendors and an opportunity to actively promote water quality, conservation, rights and management. Join us on Friday, September 15, 2023 for the upcoming 2023 Conference!
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.
New! Check out the Event Highlights of 2023!
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.
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.
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.
Executive Director, Chris Udall serves as a Member on the Arizona FFA Foundation Board of Trustees.
January 17, 2023 ABWC and Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 16th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
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.
We appreciate our Irrigation & Electrial District partners.
We appreciate our business partners
On the corner of Greenfield Road and Broadway Road in Mesa, Arizona
4455 East Broadway Road, Suite 102 Mesa, Arizona 85206, United States
The Arizona Affiliate to the
National Water Resources Association.
Serving Arizona Agriculture Since 1978.
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