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Agribusiness & Water Council

Agribusiness & Water Council Agribusiness & Water Council Agribusiness & Water Council

A not-for-profit trade association, representing the entire Arizona agricultural community from "ditch bank to dinnerplate".

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Check out our annual meeting speakers agenda!

We appreciate our Sponsors and Partners!

Thank you to our Sponsors who have made this event possible!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, University of Arizona College of Ag, Life & Enviromental Sciences and The Salt River Project!

Thank you to our Sponsors for Making this Event Possible!

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Water Irrigation Efficiency Program

Thank you for Joining Us!

Thank you to our Speakers!

Thank you to our Speakers!

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.

Thank you to our Speakers!

Thank you to our Speakers!

Thank you to our Speakers!

Use the link below for more information about the process

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Ethan Orr Ph.D.

Thank you to our Speakers!

Thank you to MWD!

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!

Thank you to MWD!

Check out Advanced Irrigated Systems!

Thank you to MWD!

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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Apply Today!

Check out Advanced Irrigated Systems!

Check out Advanced Irrigated Systems!

Click below to complete your on-line application to receive up to $1500 per acre and save 20% water irrigation efficiency on your farm today! 

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Water Irrigation Efficiency Program Meeting Highlights!

    ABWC and MWD host the AZ FFA lead summit

    ABWC Supports the Arizona FFA Foundation

    ABWC Supports the Arizona FFA Foundation

    ABWC Supports the Arizona FFA Foundation

    Host of the Tuesday afternoon tour

    ABWC Supports the Arizona FFA Foundation

    ABWC Supports the Arizona FFA Foundation

    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!

    Check out the Highlights!

    check out the new agricultural industry calendar!

    Stay involved in Arizona Agriculture events, trainings, conferences and more! The calendar includes dates and links for our partners, colleagues and the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona.

    Click Here to Visit Calendar!

    SAVING THE COLORADO RIVER

    the colorado river is in crisis, for more information and to view the YUMA "The Winter Salad Bowl" Video! click here

    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

    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!

    The Arizona Water Infrastructure Coalition

    Urges Congress to Invest in Water

    "Water is the lifeblood of Arizona and the West", ABWC President, Tom Davis.

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    Thank you to the ABWC Sponsors

    Join the Effort and become a member!

    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

    Cohort XI will Kick off on September 22, 2023. See more information here!
    Water Management Certificate Program

    Cohort XI

    Water Management Certificate Program     Cohort XI information and login.  

    Cohort XI Student Login Here

    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.  Join us on Friday, September 15, 2023 for the upcoming 2023 Conference! 

    H2Open Golf Tournament

    Annual Meeting & Water Conference

    Annual Meeting & Water Conference

    The 32nd Annual H2Open Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, October 27, 2023.  

    Located at the Francisco Grande Golf Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona.

    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.  Check out the Colorado River Update on May 30th!

    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.   

    2023 Legislative Session

    Beginning on January 10, 2023, 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.

    New!  Check out the Event Highlights of 2023!

    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 16th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.

    ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 16th 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 16th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.

    ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 16th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.

    ABWC & Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 16th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner.

    January 17, 2023 ABWC and Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition enjoy the 16th 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 16th 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. 

    Our Partners

    Irrigation & Electrical District Partners

    Irrigation & Electrical District Partners

    Irrigation & Electrical District Partners

    We appreciate our Irrigation & Electrial District partners. 

    Check out these great districts!

    Business & Corporation Partners

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    Irrigation & Electrical District Partners

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    The Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona has a New Office Address!

    On the corner of Greenfield Road and Broadway Road in Mesa, Arizona

    4455 East Broadway Road, Suite 102 Mesa, Arizona 85206, United States

    (480) 558-5301

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