November 1st - 5th, 2023
National
Convention
Convention
Sacramento, California
Hosted By:
California Women for Agriculture is thrilled to host the 2023 American Agri-Women Convention in the capital city of Sacramento. Join us in the Farm-to-Fork Capital and the heart of California’s Gold Rush history. Our host hotel, the Embassy Suites Riverfront Promenade sits along the majestic Sacramento River and in the heart of historic Old Sacramento, with dining, history, and shopping options nearby.
With a nod to the history around us, we will be celebrating innovative approaches to agriculture — technology, innovative approaches to topics such as agriculture education, farm families that have worked to innovate their businesses, and more.We will also elect and install our 2024 officer team, thank the 2023 officer team, and celebrate friendships new and old.
We look forward to our AAW colleagues form around the United States joining us for California Dreamin’: Celebrating Innovation in Agriculture.
With a nod to the history around us, we will be celebrating innovative approaches to agriculture — technology, innovative approaches to topics such as agriculture education, farm families that have worked to innovate their businesses, and more.We will also elect and install our 2024 officer team, thank the 2023 officer team, and celebrate friendships new and old.
We look forward to our AAW colleagues form around the United States joining us for California Dreamin’: Celebrating Innovation in Agriculture.
Location
Date & Time
November 1, 2023 - November 5, 2023
Convention Schedule
Nov. 1st
Wednesday
2:00PM-6:00PM: Registration Open; Foyer - River City Ballroom
2:30PM-4:30PM: AAW Foundation Meeting; River City Ballroom
2:30PM-4:30PM: Executive Board Meeting; River City Ballroom
5:00PM-6:30PM: Joint Meeting- AAW Executive Board and Foundation; River City Ballroom
- Dinner on your own-
6:30PM-TBD Road to Influence November Cohort Session
7:00PM-10:00PM; Hospitality Suite Open; Charles Crocker Boardroom
2:30PM-4:30PM: AAW Foundation Meeting; River City Ballroom
2:30PM-4:30PM: Executive Board Meeting; River City Ballroom
5:00PM-6:30PM: Joint Meeting- AAW Executive Board and Foundation; River City Ballroom
- Dinner on your own-
6:30PM-TBD Road to Influence November Cohort Session
7:00PM-10:00PM; Hospitality Suite Open; Charles Crocker Boardroom
Nov. 2nd
Thursday
Recommended Attire: Business Casual, Closed-toed shoes for tour
8:00AM-6:00PM: Registration Open; Foyer - Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
7:00AM-8:30AM: State President's Caucus; Charles Crocker Boardroom (Open to any affiliate president. Bring-your-own breakfast)
7:00AM-8:30AM: First Time Attendee Orientation & Networking; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse (Open to all first-time attendees. Bring your breakfast with you)
8:30AM-10:30AM: Board of Directors Meeting; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
10:45AM-11:45AM: Speaker: Matt Roberts, Ph.D., Senior Research Analyst, Terrain/Farm Credit: Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
11:45AM: Tour: Meet in Hotel Lobby at 11:45AM
12:00PM-6:00PM: Tour: Sacramento Area
- Dinner on your own-
7:00PM-10:00PM: Hospitality Suite Open; Charles Crocker Boardroom
8:00AM-6:00PM: Registration Open; Foyer - Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
7:00AM-8:30AM: State President's Caucus; Charles Crocker Boardroom (Open to any affiliate president. Bring-your-own breakfast)
7:00AM-8:30AM: First Time Attendee Orientation & Networking; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse (Open to all first-time attendees. Bring your breakfast with you)
8:30AM-10:30AM: Board of Directors Meeting; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
10:45AM-11:45AM: Speaker: Matt Roberts, Ph.D., Senior Research Analyst, Terrain/Farm Credit: Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
11:45AM: Tour: Meet in Hotel Lobby at 11:45AM
12:00PM-6:00PM: Tour: Sacramento Area
- Dinner on your own-
7:00PM-10:00PM: Hospitality Suite Open; Charles Crocker Boardroom
Nov. 3rd
Friday
Recommended Attire: Business Professional
8:00AM-6:00PM: Registration Open; Foyer - Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
7:00AM-8:00AM: Past Presidents' Breakfast; Charles Crocker Boardroom
8:15AM: AAW Opening Ceremony; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
8:30AM-9:00AM: California Welcome/California Ag Primer
9:00AM-10:00AM: Speaker: Jenny Lester Moffitt, Undersecretary, USDA; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
10:00AM-5:00PM: Spouse/Guest Tour; Meet in Hotel Lobby at 10:45AM
10:00AM-10:30AM: Break
10:30AM-12:30PM: AAW Business Meeting; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
12:30PM-1:30PM: Lunch; Terrace
1:45PM-2:45PM: Speaker: Jessica Harris, Senior Product Manager, Vegetables, Pairwise; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
2:45PM-3:15PM: Break; Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance
3:15PM-4:45PM: AAW Town Hall; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
- Dinner on your own-
7:00PM-10:00PM: Hospitality Suite Open; Charles Crocker Boardroom
7:15PM-8:30PM No Farmers, No Food; Charles Crocker Boardroom
8:00AM-6:00PM: Registration Open; Foyer - Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
7:00AM-8:00AM: Past Presidents' Breakfast; Charles Crocker Boardroom
8:15AM: AAW Opening Ceremony; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
8:30AM-9:00AM: California Welcome/California Ag Primer
9:00AM-10:00AM: Speaker: Jenny Lester Moffitt, Undersecretary, USDA; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
10:00AM-5:00PM: Spouse/Guest Tour; Meet in Hotel Lobby at 10:45AM
10:00AM-10:30AM: Break
10:30AM-12:30PM: AAW Business Meeting; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
12:30PM-1:30PM: Lunch; Terrace
1:45PM-2:45PM: Speaker: Jessica Harris, Senior Product Manager, Vegetables, Pairwise; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
2:45PM-3:15PM: Break; Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance
3:15PM-4:45PM: AAW Town Hall; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
- Dinner on your own-
7:00PM-10:00PM: Hospitality Suite Open; Charles Crocker Boardroom
7:15PM-8:30PM No Farmers, No Food; Charles Crocker Boardroom
Nov. 4th
Saturday
Recommended Attire: Business Professional
8:30AM-10:30AM: AAW Business Meeting; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
10:30AM-11:00AM: Break; Sponsored by California Farm Bureau
11:00AM-12:00PM: Speaker: Sarah J. Bohnenkamp, Chief Traiblazer of Epic Conversation, Sarah J. Bohnenkamp Coaching & Consulting;
Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
12:00PM-1:15PM: Lunch; Terrace
1:15PM-2:00PM: AAW Business Meeting as needed; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
2:00PM-2:30PM: Break
2:30PM-4:00PM: AAW Business Meeting as needed; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
3:30PM-5:30PM: CWA Executive Board Meeting; Charles Crocker Boardroom
6:00PM-6:30PM: Presidents Reception; Promenade Ballroom
6:30PM: AAW Banquet & Installation Gala; Promenade Ballroom
8:00-10:00PM: Hospitality Suite Open; Charles Crocker Boardroom
8:30AM-10:30AM: AAW Business Meeting; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
10:30AM-11:00AM: Break; Sponsored by California Farm Bureau
11:00AM-12:00PM: Speaker: Sarah J. Bohnenkamp, Chief Traiblazer of Epic Conversation, Sarah J. Bohnenkamp Coaching & Consulting;
Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
12:00PM-1:15PM: Lunch; Terrace
1:15PM-2:00PM: AAW Business Meeting as needed; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
2:00PM-2:30PM: Break
2:30PM-4:00PM: AAW Business Meeting as needed; Central Pacific/Steamboat/Schoolhouse
3:30PM-5:30PM: CWA Executive Board Meeting; Charles Crocker Boardroom
6:00PM-6:30PM: Presidents Reception; Promenade Ballroom
6:30PM: AAW Banquet & Installation Gala; Promenade Ballroom
8:00-10:00PM: Hospitality Suite Open; Charles Crocker Boardroom
Nov. 5th
Sunday
8:00AM-8:30AM: Worship Service; Charles Crocker Boardroom
8:30AM-12:00PM: CWA November Statewide Meeting; Tower Bridge A
10:30AM-6:00PM: Post-Convention Tour; Meet in Hotel Lobby at 10:30AM
8:30AM-12:00PM: CWA November Statewide Meeting; Tower Bridge A
10:30AM-6:00PM: Post-Convention Tour; Meet in Hotel Lobby at 10:30AM
Location
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Pricing Information
Member
Early Bird before 9/15: $300
After 9/15: $325
Includes: Main Tour, Friday & Saturday Meetings, Gala Dinner
After 9/15: $325
Includes: Main Tour, Friday & Saturday Meetings, Gala Dinner
Non-Member
Early Bird before 9/15: $330
After 9/15: $355
Includes: Main Tour, Friday & Saturday Meetings, Gala Dinner
After 9/15: $355
Includes: Main Tour, Friday & Saturday Meetings, Gala Dinner
student
Early Bird before 9/15: $250
After 9/15: $275
Includes: Main Tour, Friday & Saturday Meetings, Gala Dinner
After 9/15: $275
Includes: Main Tour, Friday & Saturday Meetings, Gala Dinner
virtual
Zoom Option: $50
Includes: Friday & Saturday Meetings
Includes: Friday & Saturday Meetings
A La Carte
Order Individually:
Thursday Tour: $75 now | $80 after 9/15
Friday Meeting Only (lunch included): $75 now | $80 after 9/15
Saturday Meeting Only (lunch included): $75 now | $80 after 9/15
Spouse/Guest Tour (limited to 25 people): $75 now | $80 after 9/15
Saturday Gala Dinner & Installation Only: $100 now | $110 after 9/15
Sunday Post Tour Only: $75 now | $80 after 9/15
CWA In-Person Statewide Meeting: $50 now | $55 after 9/15
CWA Virtual Statewide Meeting: $25
Thursday Tour: $75 now | $80 after 9/15
Friday Meeting Only (lunch included): $75 now | $80 after 9/15
Saturday Meeting Only (lunch included): $75 now | $80 after 9/15
Spouse/Guest Tour (limited to 25 people): $75 now | $80 after 9/15
Saturday Gala Dinner & Installation Only: $100 now | $110 after 9/15
Sunday Post Tour Only: $75 now | $80 after 9/15
CWA In-Person Statewide Meeting: $50 now | $55 after 9/15
CWA Virtual Statewide Meeting: $25