About Ventura County CWA
The Ventura County Chapter of California Women for Agriculture is one of the founding chapters in the Golden State. In 1976, Kay Wilson-Bolton and Carolyn Leavens worked countless hours to establish a chapter by hosting organizational meetings throughout Ventura County. Due to the interest and participation of many individuals and businesses the Ventura County Chapter was adopted. Many of our members have served as state officers, task force directors, district directors, and CWA State Presidents. Our membership is comprised of growers and consumers; individuals, volunteers, leaders, business owners, and students; both men and women. Ventura County CWA works actively to promote agriculture by equipping our members with the knowledge and skills necessary to convey the mutual benefits of a vibrant agricultural economy and healthy rural communities, thus benefiting the future of agriculture in California.
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The first chapter of California Women for Agriculture was the Coachella Valley Chapter, which was officially organized in Indio in November of 1975. The group, originally named CROP-Committee to Relieve Organized Pressure, was made up of concerned women to give support to the harassed and intimidated grape workers in the Coachella Valley during the farm labor union conflicts.
At the same time, women in the other parts of the southern valley were recognizing that farmers rarely had the time or the opportunity to “get off their tractors” to fight for their rights in front of the legislature, the media, and the public.
Since that time, California Women for Agriculture has grown to twenty chapters statewide with a volunteer membership of about 2,000 today. Nationally we are affiliated with American Agri-Women. CWA is the most active, all volunteer agriculture organization in the state and members are actively engaged in public relations, education, and legislative advocacy on behalf of agriculture.
As our state becomes increasingly urban, and as more people become further removed from their source of food and fiber, California Women for Agriculture remains dedicated to building bridges and ensuring that agriculture continues to be recognized for its contributions to the economy and the California lifestyle.
CWA’s efforts are guided by five principles objectives.
Our Mission
1. To speak on behalf of agriculture in an intelligent, informative, direct, and truthful manner;
2. To keep CWA members informed on legislative activities pertaining to agriculture;
3. To join forces when the need arises to deal with agricultural issues and challenges;
4. To share with the public the farmers perspective;
5. Develop a rapport with consumers, educators, and governmental and
business leaders in communities throughout the state;
Join Us!
The first chapter of California Women for Agriculture was the Coachella Valley Chapter, which was officially organized in Indio in November of 1975. The group, originally named CROP-Committee to Relieve Organized Pressure, was made up of concerned women to give support to the harassed and intimidated grape workers in the Coachella Valley during the farm labor union conflicts.
At the same time, women in the other parts of the southern valley were recognizing that farmers rarely had the time or the opportunity to “get off their tractors” to fight for their rights in front of the legislature, the media, and the public.
Since that time, California Women for Agriculture has grown to twenty chapters statewide with a volunteer membership of about 2,000 today. Nationally we are affiliated with American Agri-Women. CWA is the most active, all volunteer agriculture organization in the state and members are actively engaged in public relations, education, and legislative advocacy on behalf of agriculture.
As our state becomes increasingly urban, and as more people become further removed from their source of food and fiber, California Women for Agriculture remains dedicated to building bridges and ensuring that agriculture continues to be recognized for its contributions to the economy and the California lifestyle.
CWA’s efforts are guided by five principles objectives.
Our Mission
1. To speak on behalf of agriculture in an intelligent, informative, direct, and truthful manner;
2. To keep CWA members informed on legislative activities pertaining to agriculture;
3. To join forces when the need arises to deal with agricultural issues and challenges;
4. To share with the public the farmers perspective;
5. Develop a rapport with consumers, educators, and governmental and
business leaders in communities throughout the state;
