California Women for Agriculture (CWA) was formed in 1975, in the Coachella Valley. The name was chosen to develop a cross section of members.  In fact, the nucleus of the first chapter was made up of consumers, as well as farmers and ranchers.  Today our membership is as diverse as the industry we represent; bankers, lawyers, accountants, marketing professionals, consumers, AND farmers and ranchers. With 20 chapters and 1,600-plus members across the state, CWA is the most active, all volunteer agricultural organization in the state, and members are actively engaged in public relations, education, and legislative advocacy on behalf of agriculture.

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Carpinteria /SB Chapter  focuses on supporting agricultural education and issues affecting local agriculture.  Our chapter was chartered in 1976, very soon after the State CWA,  and original members included Masa Satow, Marie Granaroli, Nobe Matsuyama, Mariko Matsuyame , Joan Bregante and Nina Camacho. 

Proceeds raised go to support scholarships for FFA, 4-H members and any student whowill be be pursuing an education in agriculture at a trade school or university.  

CWA also supports local school and community gardens and provides books for elementary school libraries relating to agriculture and science. 

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Please join or donate to help support the next generation of agriculture in Santa Barbara County.   

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General donations to California Women for Agriculture may be deductible as a business expense.   We are a 501(c)5 non profit. 

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Mail your check payable to California Women for Agriculture

P.O. Box 515 

Carpinteria 

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