Overview & History
OUR MISSION
UnitedAg, a member-owned agricultural trade association, dedicated to providing comprehensive health benefits, fostering the next generation of agricultural leaders, and advocating for members' interests with lawmakers. Our mission is to support the sustainability and success of our members and the agricultural sector through tailored health benefits, leadership development, and legislative advocacy.
OUR HISTORY
With the help of meaningful relationships, support and feedback from our members, we’ve made an instrumental impact in the agricultural healthcare industry in a powerful way. Over the years, UnitedAg has grown significantly, now boasting a membership of over 1,200 agricultural entities.
1980
Six agricultural companies form the United Agricultural Association (UAA) but shortly renamed United Agribusiness League (UAL).
1983
United Agricultural Benefit Trust (UABT) is founded.
1992
UAL President William C. Goodrich participates in meeting of ag leaders in Mexico City. Of the 30 invitees, UnitedAg is the only trade association represented.
1995
UABT becomes the first multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) licensed by the California Department of Insurance.
1999
UAL Awards $27,500 in Scholarships to 10 member-affiliated students.
2000
The Agribusiness Education Foundation (AEF) is founded.
2002
AEF awards $30,500 in scholarships to 10 member-affiliated students.
2012
UAL launched the CFO Forum led by Kirti Mutatkar.
2013
UAL is rebranded as UnitedAg and hosts its first Health Benefits Forum.
2014
Kirti Mutatkar is appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of UnitedAg.
2015
UABT surpasses $100 million in annual contributions.
2016
AEF holds its first walkathon in benefit of the AEF Foundation.
UnitedAg launches the WomenAg Leadership Academy.
2017
UnitedAg opens its first Health & Wellness Center; partners with Teladoc Health, the largest telemedicine provider in the nation.
The WomenAg Leadership Academy celebrates the graduation of its first class.
2018
UnitedAg receives the prestigious Reinventing Award from the Orange County Association for Corporate Growth.
2019
AEF establishes the Vocational Scholarship Program and awards $11,750 to 10 students in California and Arizona.
UnitedAg expands its Health & Wellness Centers throughout California.
2020
UABT surpasses $200 million in annual contributions.
UnitedAg launches HealthChats, a bilingual webinar series on health-related topics that affect the industry.
2021
UnitedAg awards $81,800 to 74 students, surpassing the $1.6 million mark for educational scholarships.
UnitedAg launches a new mental health benefit, myStrength Complete.
UnitedAg opens a new Health & Wellness Center in Chico, CA.
2022
UnitedAg appoints first female Board Chair.
UnitedAg receives Member Milestone Award from HCAA.
UnitedAg launches Livongo diabetes management program.
UnitedAg surpassed the $1.8 million mark in educational scholarships awarded.
2023
United Agricultural Benefit Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary.
UABT expands its health provider network through the Blue Shield National Coverage Network.
UnitedAg launched Virtual Primary Care services through its Health & Wellness Clinics.
2024
UnitedAg partners with Spring Health to provide comprehensive mental health services to members.
Kirti Mutatkar celebrated her 10th year as UnitedAg's President & CEO.
UnitedAg surpassed the $1.9 million mark in educational scholarships awarded.
Over 60 participants have graduated from the WomenAg Leadership Academy since its inception.
