Calendar of Events
Southwestern Fertilizer Conference
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2025
This is the fertilizer industry's largest meeting, with 2277 attendees representing 886 companies in 2024.
The SWFC is a little unique – it is truly designed as a networking conference. In order for the conference to be successful for all attendees, we highly encourage that appointments are made prior to the conference. Once registered, an attendee list and appointment scheduling assistance is available at the website. The association manages and assigns all company meeting locations.
Cover Crop Survey Report
Jul 15, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, July 15th, at 3 pm EDT in coordination with the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), and staff from the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Missouri.
The purpose of this webinar is to amplify the data collected in the latest cover crop survey and open lines of discussion between ag retailers and researchers on the benefits of cover crops and their efficacy.
Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo
Jul 21 - Jul 23, 2025
Celebrating 5 years, Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo is the premier event for data-driven agriculture, uniting ag retailers, distributors, consultants, and manufacturers to explore the latest tech innovations for real-world farm success. Attendees will learn through breakouts and panel sessions, roundtable discussions, and featured sessions in the Expo Hall.
ARA is proud to be a supporting organization for this event. All ARA members can receive $100 off registration.
ARA 2025 Fall Board Meeting
Sep 24 - Sep 26, 2025
The 2025 Fall Board of Directors meeting will take place at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA.
More details coming soon.
Faegre Drinker Food & Agribusiness National Conference
Oct 28, 2025
Save the date for the Faegre Drinker 2025 Food and Agribusiness National Conference! Tailored to cover the most pressing and impactful issues facing the industry, this year's Conference promises a full day of in-person sessions featuring leading industry insiders detailing hot topics involving food, beverage, biotechnology, energy and agribusiness.
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2025 ARA Annual Conference
Dec 02 - Dec 04, 2025
The ARA Conference & Expo is the place to be to connect and be informed of the latest advances in the agricultural retail sector. In addition to the keynote speakers and breakout presentations told by industry leaders, participants look forward to networking at the Opening Reception in the Expo Hall and on one of the various tours booked to showcase the best of the conference host city.
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2026 ARA Management Academy
Jan 20 - Jan 22, 2026
During this three-day academy, Drs. Joan Brett, Scott Downey, Allan Gray, Mark Manfredo and Doug Olsen will aid you upgrading your management, leadership and decision making capabilities through presentations, case studies, interactive exercises and small group discussions. You’ll enhance your understanding of core business functions, explore management challenges and establish relationships that will improve business results.
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