California Women for Agriculture:
California Women for Agriculture (CWA) was founded in 1975, in the Coachella Valley. The name was chosen to welcome a cross section of members. In fact, the nucleus of the first chapter was made up of consumers, as well as farmers and ranchers.CWA is the most active, all volunteer agricultural organization in the state. The 1,300 members represent farmers, ranchers, bankers, lawyers, accountants, marketing professionals, support services, consumers, and the vast stakeholders of the agriculture industry. The 20 chapters, from Butte County to California’s southern border, make up our Ag team.
The CWA promotes leadership within local communities, advocacy on key local, state and federal issues, public service and outreach, agriculture literacy in our schools and promotional initiatives to preserve and educate those living in our increasingly urbanized California landscape. United, we advocate today for the economic sustainability of the diverse California agriculture community so future generations can continue to produce a healthy diverse food supply.
Mission
Promote and develop the interest of California women involved in or interested in agriculture and to promote a strong agriculture industry in California. CWA’s efforts are guided by 5 principles:
- Speak on behalf of agriculture in an intelligent, informative, direct and truthful manner.
- Keep CWA members informed on legislative activities pertaining to agriculture.
- Join forces when the need arises to deal with agricultural issues and challenges in the agriculture community.
- Improve the public image of farmers by educating the public about farming.
- Develop a rapport with consumers, educators, and governmental & business leaders in communities throughout the State of California.
CWAThe CWA promotes leadership within local communities, advocacy on key local, state and federal issues, public service and outreach, agriculture literacy in our schools and promotional initiatives to preserve and educate those living in our increasingly urbanized California landscape. United, we advocate today for the economic sustainability of the diverse California agriculture community so future generations can continue to produce a healthy diverse food supply.https://cawomen4ag.com/
- Rancho Cream
- Topa Topa Flywheelers
https://www.eatlife.net/ventura-county-fair/topa-topa-flywheelers.php - Rancho Resplandor
- Zenith Insurance
- Diamond Realty
- West Coast Berry Farms
- Beardsley & Son
- Farm Credit West
- Mary Ann Hooker
- Camarillo Travel
- Karen Draper
- CTR Farming
- Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin
- Kimball McPheron Ranch
- USI Insurance
- Francine Castanon
- Rancho Bella Vista 2 + 5
- Ventura County Farm Bureau
https://www.eatlife.net/ventura-county-fair/vc-farm-bureau.php - Debra Cavaletto
- Organic Garden Club of Ventura City
- Shelly Zadick
- Limoneira
- JK Thille Ranches
