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 Doug Brock (Executive Director) and Errin Nelson (Events Manager).
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
Jeff Pritchard
President
Westlink Co-op
Larry Lankford
1st Vice President
Valley Agronomics
Chelsea Clark-Rodriguez
2nd Vice President
International Raw Materials
Jesse Larsen
Treasurer
Rocky Mountain Agronomics
Kevin O’Brien
At-Large Member
Basin Fert. & Chemical Co., LLC
Mike Baune
Past President
Nutrien
Doug Wendt
Director
The McGregor Company
George Gough
Director
Bayer Crop Science
Hannah Kammeyer
Director
Marion Ag
Chris Guess
Director
CHS, Inc.
Brandon De Los Reyes
Director
J.R. Simplot Company
Matt Kincaid
Director
Helena Agri-Enterprises
Byron “Yoda” Young
Director
Bear River Valley Co-op
Kevin Olson
Director
Morrow County Grain Growers
Aaron Esser
Ex-Officio
WSU, Ritzville Extension
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
Doug Brock
Executive Director
Errin Nelson
Events Manager
NWCCA Administrator
Membership Services
OUR HISTORY
View the timeline of our company’s history, from 1959 through today
