CWA San Luis Obispo County

10/14/2026

Our October meeting is right around the corner, and we’d love to see you there! 🤎

Join us Monday, October 26th, at the SLO Farm Bureau Community Board Room for an evening full of updates on local agricultural issues and current events, opportunities to get more involved, and information for the upcoming year. FYI… This meeting is especially exciting as it will technically be our last official chapter meeting before our end-of-year holiday gathering!

And… 2027 memberships are officially OPEN! We’ll have time to discuss membership, and answer any questions. Whether you’re a longtime member or looking to get involved for the first time, we’d love to have you! Visit our website, cwasanluisobispo.com, for all membership information. Link in bio!

📣 Stay tuned for more information about our Board of Directors roles and open positions. We’re excited to continue growing our chapter and creating opportunities for the women in our community. Details will be shared soon, but this meeting will be a great opportunity to ask any questions as well!

📅 Monday, October 26th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 SLO Farm Bureau Community Board Room

We can’t wait to see you all there! Please RSVP to us via DM, email, or text Clarissa at 805.769.6097 ☺️💛

09/30/2026

✨ September Meeting Recap ✨

A huge thank you to Jesslyn and her team at SLO County Farm Bureau for welcoming us and allowing us to utilize this incredible space. It’s generosity like this that helps support and strengthen organizations like ours. We are so grateful for your continued support! 🤝☺️

We thoroughly enjoyed hearing from our special guest and longtime supporter, Debbie Arnold, and learning more about her incredible story in agriculture, the history of Pozo, and what the now 7th-generation family is doing to continue making a difference in our community. From cattle ranching and operating a preschool, to learning the art of growing grapes and serving on the SLO County Board of Supervisors, Debbie has worn many hats throughout her career and continues to be a true leader and advocate for our community. We are so grateful for her words of wisdom, and the reminder to keep showing up and making a difference as we continue our mission here at SLO CWA.

We also had the pleasure of learning more about Apothecary Ranch Suet Tallow Skincare and the incredible story behind this local brand. Alexandra’s products are a wonderful example of supporting California agriculture from start to finish - from the tallow that is harvested to the beautifully crafted final product. Check out Apothecary Ranch’s goodies here: Apothecary Ranch - Suet Tallow Skincare 🐮

And that’s not all! We have lots of exciting announcements coming your way over the next couple of weeks, including board nominations, upcoming meeting information, and chapter updates as we begin wrapping up what has been an incredible year.

Stay tuned! 🤎

09/16/2026

✨ SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING ✨

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and learning at our September General Meeting! 🤎

We’re excited to welcome Debbie Arnold, longtime Central Coast rancher, former SLO County Supervisor, and community leader, as she shares insights from her decades of experience in agriculture, public service, and regional advocacy. We’ll also be joined by Alexandra Andersson, founder of Apothecary Ranch, who will be sharing the story behind her family’s locally crafted, organic, 100% grass-fed tallow skincare products and have tons of goodies available for purchase! Bring your shopping list to this meeting! 😉

📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 SLO Farm Bureau Community Board Room
4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Light bites + drinks provided!

We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP to us via DM, email, or text Clarissa at 805.769.6097 👏🏻🤩

09/01/2026

Last week, our chapter had an amazing opportunity to tour City Farm SLO for our first industry tour of the year - and it certainly won’t be our last!

A huge thank you to Kayla and Robyn for taking the time to show us everything City Farm SLO is up to, and for sharing the incredible impact their organization continues to make in our community. 🫶🏻

From volunteer opportunities, employment roles and educational hands-on classes, to providing the community with locally raised produce and meats, as well as a space for local farmers to grow their own, we were truly blown away by all that City Farm SLO has accomplished - and all they continue to do for our community! 🌾💛👏🏻

To learn more about City Farm SLO and get involved, visit their website HERE: cityfarmslo.org

We’re excited to implement even more industry tours into our chapter meetings for years to come and continue learning from the amazing organizations and businesses in our community!

🌟 Weren’t able to make it? Drop a comment below and let us know where you’d like our chapter to visit next! Open to anywhere all over the county! 🌟

08/14/2026

Join us for a guided tour of City Farm SLO for this month’s chapter meeting coming up in less than two weeks! We’ll get an inside look at this incredible nonprofit and the impact it’s making across our local agricultural community. ✨🪴🌾

From youth education programs and volunteer opportunities to giving back to local food banks and pantries, City Farm SLO is creating meaningful connections between farmers and ranchers, community, and food accessibility. With 13 acres available to sublease to small-scale independent farmers, they’re also empowering the next generation of local growers and entrepreneurs!

📍 City Farm SLO | 1221 Calle Joaquin, SLO
📆 Monday, August 24th, 2026
🕕 Arrive at 6:00 PM | Tour begins promptly at 6:15 PM
🥂 Light bites & beverages will be provided following the tour

Come connect with fellow women in ag, meet others in our community, and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this fellow nonprofit doing incredible work right here in our county! We’re so excited to be implementing industry tours with City Farm SLO to kick it off - and more to come down the road! 💛🤩

RSVP: Email us, send us a DM, or text 805.769.6097 with your name + headcount.

08/11/2026

Still reminiscing on another great year at the California Mid-State Fair ! From awarding scholarships to some incredible young individuals and getting to meet their animals, to catching up with friends and fellow advocates of the industry at the Cattlemen’s Dinner, the fair is always full of the kind of moments that remind us why we do what we do.

A huge congratulations again to all of our scholarship recipients! 🤩👏 We may not have gotten pictures with everyone, but we are beyond impressed by the hard work, dedication, and effort each of you continue to put in year after year. Watching the next generation take such pride in caring for their animals, and pursuing their goals is one our favorite ways to support our local ag community. We’re proud to invest in and cheer on the kiddos who will help carry agriculture forward!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a conversation, supported our scholarship program, or simply helped make this fair season another one to remember. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming meeting on Monday, August 24th. We hope to see you there! 🤠❤️

08/11/2026

Still reminiscing on another great few days at the California Mid-State Fair ! From awarding scholarships to some incredible young individuals and getting to meet their animals, to catching up with friends and fellow advocates of the industry at the Cattlemen’s Dinner, the fair is always full of the kind of moments that remind us why we do what we do.

A huge congratulations again to all of our scholarship recipients! 🤩👏 We may not have gotten pictures with everyone, but we are beyond impressed by the hard work, dedication, and effort each of you continue to put in year after year. Watching the next generation take such pride in caring for their animals, and pursuing their goals is one our favorite ways to support our local ag community. We’re proud to invest in and cheer on the kiddos who will help carry agriculture forward!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a conversation, supported our scholarship program, or simply helped make this fair season another one to remember. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming meeting on Monday, August 24th. We hope to see you there! 🤠❤️

07/27/2026

We’re excited to announce that our chapter has officially launched our new website!

Our new site is your one-stop destination to learn about our chapter, upcoming events, youth scholarships, collegiate internship opportunities, membership, and ways to support our mission of promoting and protecting California agriculture.

Don’t worry we’ll still be posting just as many updates on our social media platforms here, but we’re excited to have a website where all of our forms and detailed information is easily accessible. Whether you’re a current member, interested in joining, or simply want to stay connected, we invite you to check it out and see what we’re all about!

Visit the link in our bio to explore the new website.

07/20/2026

Amazing individuals! And one of our favorite cowgals! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

2026 San Luis Obispo County Agriculturalist, CattleWoman, Cattleman of the Year Named

Three local agriculture leaders honored at California Mid-State Fair

PASO ROBLES, CA (July 16, 2026) – Local agriculture organizations recognized three San Luis Obispo County farmers and ranchers during the California Mid-State Fair’s annual Cattlemen and Farmers Day at the Paso Robles Event Center on July 16, 2026.

The 2026 award recipients are:
John Lacey, Agriculturalist of the Year;
Nicole Nicholson, CattleWoman of the Year; and
Dale Evenson, Cattleman of the Year.

The respective awards were selected by members of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, San Luis Obispo County CattleWomen, and San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association.

“Every year, San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association, and San Luis Obispo County CattleWomen select an individual who has served the agricultural industry and our community through farming, ranching, and advocating for agriculture. The San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association began this tradition in 1963. CattleWomen followed the Cattlemen in 1965, and Farm Bureau began in 1988,” said Farm Bureau Executive Director Paul Clark. “These recipients are all legacy contributors to our agricultural economy and culture. For four consecutive years, San Luis Obispo County total crop and livestock value has exceeded one billion dollars.”

Continue reading on our website for more information on the winners. Permission to reprint story is granted with credit to San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau. Please attribute photos to Tom Meinhold Photography.

07/20/2026

Congratulations to Briley! We wish you the best of luck at fair this year! 🤩💛👏🏻

Today our very own Briley Bowen, was recognized as one of nine recipients of the San Luis Obispo CWA- California Women in Agriculture Senior Scholarships. Briley was personally presented a check from members of the scholarship committee, as well as a stall card recognizing her achievement, which will be on display alongside her heifer and bull projects at California Mid State Fair.
The Scholarship committee recognizes these students as ones who have plans to use his or her education to help promote agriculture, in particular the cattle industry. Most student recipients are active in clubs which promote beef, as well as the agricultural industry. Recipients also demonstrate leadership skills, and volunteer in their community.
Congratulations Briley!