AGRIBUSINESS & WATER COUNCIL OF ARIZONA

Co-hosted the 18th Annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner to bring together water interests from across Arizona and showcase Yuma agriculture. This is a recurring networking and outreach event focused on regional agricultural promotion.

Hosts an annual conference every September featuring local, state, and federal speakers on water and power issues, including the 2022 event held on September 16. The event serves as a platform for information sharing and networking among water and agriculture stakeholders.

Hosts an annual conference each September featuring local, state, and federal speakers to share information on water quality, conservation, rights, management, and power issues. The event includes networking and educational components for stakeholders in agriculture and water.

Organizes the annual Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable, a networking and information-sharing event for agriculture stakeholders, with past events including the 5th Annual Roundtable held on December 2, 2019. The event is hosted regularly to support sector engagement.

Organizes an annual roundtable event that brings together agriculture stakeholders for networking and information sharing. The event has been held annually, including the 5th edition on December 2, 2019.

Hosted a virtual educational webinar on April 29, 2024, to provide stakeholders with foundational knowledge on Colorado River modeling, as part of ongoing efforts to inform water policy and management.

Hosted the first Colorado River Modeling 101 Webinar virtually on April 29, 2024, as part of efforts to provide technical information on water resources. This reflects a specific educational outreach initiative on water modeling.

Hosts an annual business meeting and water conference in September, featuring local, state, and federal speakers to promote water quality, conservation, rights, and management, and provide information on water and power issues.

Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable, an event for agriculture interests to network and discuss relevant topics.

Hosts the annual Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament, a networking event for related interests.

Operates the Water Management Certificate Program in collaboration with Arizona State University's Morrison School of Agribusiness and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering.

Co-hosts the annual "Steak & Chuck" Dinner, the 18th edition of which brought together water stakeholders from across Arizona and highlighted Yuma agriculture.

Hosts an annual golf tournament as a networking event for water and agribusiness interests. The event is recurring, with the 34th edition scheduled for October 24, 2025.

Hosts the annual Tommy Caywood Memorial H2Open Golf Tournament as a networking event for water and agribusiness interests, with the 34th edition scheduled for October 24, 2025. The event is held regularly and serves as a recurring engagement activity.

Operates the Water Management Certificate Program in collaboration with the Morrison School of Agribusiness and the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. The program includes cohort-based learning, with Cohort XIII scheduled to begin on September 26, 2025, and graduate on May 23, 2026.

Operates a certificate program in collaboration with Arizona State University’s Morrison School of Agribusiness and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. The program runs in cohorts, with Cohort XIII scheduled to begin September 26, 2025, and graduate on May 23, 2026.

Engages in advocacy by representing member interests before legislative and policy bodies, including participation in the Arizona Agriculture Producers & Suppliers Legislative Visit at the Arizona Capitol and representation before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, Water & Power Subcommittee. Also hosted Arizona Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers to discuss key legislative impacts on water, power, and agriculture.

Represents member interests through advocacy activities, including participation in legislative visits, testimony before federal subcommittees, and hosting elected officials for policy discussions on water, energy, and agriculture. Activities include engagement with the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee and the Arizona Capitol.

Represents agribusiness interests at legislative meetings and committees, discussing water, energy, and agriculture policies affecting the state's agricultural industry with elected officials.

Conducts a Master Irrigator Program that includes classroom, online on-demand, and in-field demonstrations, providing instructional materials, meals, and a Certificate of Completion to growers on reducing water use and grant eligibility.

Provides information to growers on water use reduction strategies and grant eligibility, supporting improved water management practices in agriculture. This includes direct outreach and educational support.

Provides growers with information on water use reduction strategies and eligibility for grants, supporting improved water management practices in agriculture.

Conducts a comprehensive training program that includes classroom instruction, online on-demand content, and in-field demonstrations. Participants receive instructional materials, meals, and a Certificate of Completion upon finishing.

Conducts the Master Irrigator Program, which includes classroom instruction, online on-demand learning, and in-field demonstrations. Participants receive instructional materials, meals, and a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the program.