ABOUT US

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

VIEW OUR TIMELINE