Supporting Agribusiness Since 1959
Since 1959, Far West Agribusiness Association has supported Agribusiness through advocacy, networking, safety training, and ever-evolving over 63 years!
FWAA is a membership-based association with representation in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah. Today, we have over 100 member companies, including manufacturers, wholesale & retail suppliers of crops and agrichemicals, marketing companies, feed and seed industries, mining, as well as construction companies, consulting groups, and other agribusinesses.
Our members are vital to feeding the Pacific Northwest region and the nation. At Far West, our initiative is to provide continuing education credits, safety training, and advocacy to serve the needs of our members. Increasing our value to member companies is our number one focus, providing more tools to enhance your company.
FWAA is a 501c (6) non-profit association that protects the interests of agricultural retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. The Political Action Committee (PAC) advocates for agricultural issues in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah. Staying informed with senators and congressmen on vital issues affecting the industry.
Our association is evolving into a dynamic group and we are excited to share our growth with you. We aim to provide the latest updates, hot topics, newsletters, events, and training, we encourage you to join us in supporting the future of agriculture!
FWAA Structure and Governing Body
Our team includes Craig Smith (Executive Director), Susan Reed (Office Manager), Heidi Wall (Data Coordinator) and Errin Nelson (Events Manager). The Far West headquarters is located in downtown Weiser, Idaho.
The governing body of the Far West Agribusiness Association includes a Board of Directors which hold the authority and responsibility of the association. Currently, the board consists of 17 representatives and 2 ex-officios. The 6 Executive board members hold chairs of the governing body including the president, 1st vice-president, 2nd vice-president, treasurer, immediate past president, and director.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adam McCabe
President
Morrow County Grain Growers
Mike Baune
1st Vice President
Nutrien
Jeff Pritchard
2nd Vice President
Westlink Ag
Larry Lankford
Treasurer
Valley Agronomics
Clint Young
Past President
Two Rivers Terminal LLC
Chelsea Clark-Rodriguez
At-Large Member
International Raw Materials
Doug Wendt
Director
The McGregor Company
George Gough
Director
Bayer Crop Science
Jesse Larsen
Director
Rocky Mountain Agronomics
Ken Blakeman
Director
CHS Primeland
Troy Tallman
Director
J.R. Simplot Company
Kevin O’Brien
Director
Basin Fert. & Chemical Co., LLC
Todd Ruchert
Director
Pomeroy Grain Growers
Hannah Kammeyer
Director
Marion Ag
Matt Kincaid
Director
Helena Agri-Enterprises
Laron Knight
Director
Corteva Agri-Science
Aaron Esser
Ex-Officio
WSU, Ritzville Extension
Craig Smith
Executive Director
Far West Agribusiness Association
PARTNERS
Asmark Institute
Agricultural Retailers Association
Leadership Idaho Agriculture
American Seed Trade Association
National Agriculture in the Classroom
Oregonians for Food & Shelter
The Fertilizer Institute
CropLife America
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
Washington Friends of Farms & Forests
Responsible AG
Food Producers of Idaho
Certified Crop Advisor
Washington Potatoes
Western Plant Health
OUR TEAM
Craig Smith
Executive Director
Susan Reed
Office Manager
Errin Nelson
Events Manager
OUR HISTORY
View the timeline of our company’s history, from 1959 through today