Agribusiness & Water Council of arizona
A not-for-profit trade association, representing the entire Arizona agricultural community from "ditch bank to dinnerplate".
save the date for the upcoming annual meeting!
Welcome to Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona !
ABWC encourages you to Save the Date of Friday, September 19, 2025 for the 2025 Annual Meeting & Water Conference!
Located in Phoenix at the Salt River Project PERA Training & Conference Center.
An agenda and more information will be shared soon!
Check out these New Events in Partnership with AZDA!
Western States Livestock Health Association
New Event held in Tucson, Arizona on
June 8th - June 10th, 2025
Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
Check out Highlights of the 2025 Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable Event, held in March 2025!
Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona Events
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 19, 2025! You don't want to miss this meeting!
H2Open Golf Tournament
Check out the Highlights of the 33rd Annual H2Open Golf Tournament hosted on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Located at the Francisco Grande Golf Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
A partnership between the Arizona Department of Agriculture and the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona.
Friday, March 28, 2025
SRP PERA Training & Conference Center
AZ Association of Women in Water & Ag
Events throughout the year, including Wine, Women & Water and Annual Meeting. Check out the Colorado River Update on May 22, 2024!
looking for a new job opportunity in water & ag?
Are you looking for a new job opportunity in the water industry?
Check out these great opportunities for jobs in the water and agricultural industry throughout Arizona.
Water Irrigation Efficiency Program
ABWC Partners with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service to assist Arizona Growers to Save Water!
Find out how you can save on your water use! Designed to increase irrigation water application efficiency in crop production by 20% or more. Approved grantees will receive up to $1,500 per acre, for a maximum reimbursement of $1,000.000 towards the purchase and installation of a system from an approved vendor!
ABWC and MWD host the AZ FFA lead summit
ABWC Supports the Arizona FFA Foundation
Host of the Tuesday afternoon tour
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!
National Agricultural Affiliations
National Water Resource Association
The Arizona Affiliate to the
National Water Resources Association
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
We are now accepting applications for the upcoming
Cohort XIII 2025-2026!
Water Management Certificate Program
Cohort XII
Water Management Certificate Program Cohort XII 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
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.
2025 Legislative Session
Beginning January 2025, the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona Board of Directors and Executive Director will be working at the Arizona Capital on behalf of our members.
Affiliations & Involvement
Arizona-Mexico Commission
ABWC stays up to date on the AMC meetings and action plans, staying involved and providing input.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce
ABWC is a proud member of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Agriculture's Legislative Luncheon
CRWUA-Colorado River Water Users' Association
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 .Check out the Event Highlights!
CRWUA-Colorado River Water Users' Association
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
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
The Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona strongly supports the Arizona FFA and FFA Foundation of Arizona!
ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 17th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.
January 16, 2025 ABWC and Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 18th 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.