For Immediate Release - April 7, 2021
AZ Coalition Push to Invest in Aging Water Infrastructure
"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
ABWC 2020 2nd Qtr Newsletter
Check our the most recent, up to date information about the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona
Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona Events
Water Shortage 2022 Ready, Set, Cut!
2021 30th Anniversary ABWC Annual H2Open Golf Tournament
Water Shortage 2022 Ready, Set, Cut!
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 in September and address What does a Tier 1 water shortage mean for Arizona?
Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable
2021 30th Anniversary ABWC Annual H2Open Golf Tournament
Water Shortage 2022 Ready, Set, Cut!
A partnership between the Arizona Department of Agriculture and the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona
2021 30th Anniversary ABWC Annual H2Open Golf Tournament
2021 30th Anniversary ABWC Annual H2Open Golf Tournament
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. More details coming soon!
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 2020, 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
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
Good committee overview and beginning dialogue on identifying challenges beyond 2025.
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 Executive Council members attend the December 11-13, 2019 Colorado River Water Users' Association Annual Conference.
IEDA
Governor's Water Augmentation, Innovation & Conservation Council
CRWUA-Colorado River Water Users' Association
Irrigation & Electrical Districts Association (IEDA)
Meeting on January 4, 2019
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.